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Ethoxyquin

Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Ethoxyquin is a antioxidant — Antioxidant in chili powder, paprika, ground chili

Also: 1,2-Dihydro-6-Ethoxy-2,2,4-Trimethylquinoline

What it does

Antioxidant in chili powder, paprika, ground chili

Where you'll see it

Chili powder, paprika, ground chili, animal feed

What the research says

Use in animal feed caused dogs to have problems from itchy skin and lethargy to thyroid and kidney problems. Reproductive disorders and cancer also reported. Michigan researchers 1995 reported effects on rat kidneys.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • Notes: FDA reduced allowed amount in dog food 1997

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): its use in animal feed caused dogs to have problems from itchy skin and lethargy to thyroid and kidney problems