E306

E306: Tocopherols

No known riskFunction: antioxidant

What is E306?

E306 (Tocopherols) is a antioxidant used in processed foods.

What the research says

Vitamin E, used to stop fats going rancid.

Regulatory status

European UnionApproved
United StatesApproved

Questions people ask

Is E306 (Tocopherols) safe?

Vitamin E, used to stop fats going rancid.

Why is E306 added to food?

It is used as a antioxidant.

Does E306 make a food ultra-processed?

Not on its own. E306 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.

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