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E586AntioxidantLow concern
4-Hexylresorcinol
In plain words
The short version
A phenolic antioxidant used to prevent shrimp blackspot — a clean-label alternative to sulfites.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–0.45 mg/kg body weight (JECFA). Considered safe at use levels. Far less allergenic than the sulfite-based blackspot inhibitors it replaces.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.