 Preservatives
The water activity of chocolate and fillings is so low there simply is no reason for preservatives. Also, chocolate has a standard of identity. Check Code of Federal Regulations 21 part 163. It is possible that another ingredient used in the formula had the BHT in it. But typically the BHT is there to preserve the ingredient and would not be carried onward to the chocolate label. Chocolate, on its own, properly stored has a shelf life of two years. |