21 C.F.R. § 172.115
The food additive BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), alone or in combination with other antioxidants permitted in this subpart B may be safely used in or on specified foods, as follows:
(b) The BHT is used alone or in combination with BHA, as an antioxidant in foods, as follows:
| Food | Limitations (total BHA and BHT) parts per million |
|---|---|
| Dehydrated potato shreds | 50 |
| Dry breakfast cereals | 50 |
| Emulsion stabilizers for shortenings | 200 |
| Potato flakes | 50 |
| Potato granules | 10 |
| Sweetpotato flakes | 50 |
(c) To assure safe use of the additive: