BHT or butylhydroxytoluene is classified by Health Canada as a substance used to preserve food by retarding deterioration, rancidity, or discoloration due to oxidation. It has undergone extensive regulation by Health Canada and has been labeled safe for consumer consumption. That is why BHT is commonly included in packaging to help maintain freshness of the product.
As mentioned above, BHT is an antioxidant, preventing oxidation damage to food. When food is exposed to air it oxidizes. This means it combines with the oxygen in the air. Oxidization makes food go rancid. When foods are not treated with BHT, they can spoil very quickly, causing a bad taste, and potentially creating health risks for consumers. By using preservatives like BHT, foods are shelf-stable longer, and their flavors are retained.
For more information, here’s an article about BHT from McGill University.
Wouldn’t it be great if it was easy to understand what was in your food?
The One Ingredient of 100% whole grain wheat in Post Shredded Wheat makes it easy to understand what is in your food, and understanding what is in your food is an important part of what it takes to help you stay healthy.
When we say that Post Shredded Wheat cereal contains only 100% Canadian whole grain wheat, that means it doesn’t have any extras like added salt or sugar.
A healthy diet containing foods high in potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure — a risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Post Shredded Wheat cereal is sodium free.
The Benefits of Whole Grains are plentiful!
Post Shredded Wheat is a source of B vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium and a very high
source of fibre.
See what you get from ONE ingredient with our interactive
Nutritional Information tool.
For more information about BHT, click here.
