E307

E307: Alpha-tocopherol

No known riskFunction: antioxidant

What is E307?

E307 (Alpha-tocopherol) is a antioxidant used in processed foods.

What the research says

A form of vitamin E.

Regulatory status

European UnionApproved
United StatesApproved

Questions people ask

Is E307 (Alpha-tocopherol) safe?

A form of vitamin E.

Why is E307 added to food?

It is used as a antioxidant.

Does E307 make a food ultra-processed?

Not on its own. E307 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.

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