If you’re someone who has a habit of reading food labels, one ingredient you may have run across (and probably can’t pronounce) is tertiary butylhydroquinone, or TBHQ.
TBHQ is a synthetic compound used frequently by companies to prevent packaged foods from rotting and increase the shelf life. This additive acts like an antioxidant, but unlike natural antioxidants (like the ones found in fruits and veggies) this artificial ingredient has a very controversial reputation.
A huge array of products contain TBHQ, from cookies to frozen pizzas, to many instant noodles