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E306 — Tocopherol-rich extract
Antioxidant
E306 (Tocopherol-rich extract), a antioxidant, is rated "safe": no significant concern. Natural vitamin E concentrate from vegetable oils. Used to stop oils and fatty foods from going rancid.
What is Tocopherol-rich extract?
A natural concentrate of vitamin E (tocopherols) extracted from vegetable oils like soya or sunflower. Used to slow oxidation in oils, margarine, fried foods, and supplements.
What does it do to the body?
Provides vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble vitamin. No safety issues at food-level use.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no specific numerical limit.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.
Frequently asked questions
Is E306 (Tocopherol-rich extract) safe?
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no specific numerical limit.
What is E306 (Tocopherol-rich extract)?
A natural concentrate of vitamin E (tocopherols) extracted from vegetable oils like soya or sunflower. Used to slow oxidation in oils, margarine, fried foods, and supplements.
What does Tocopherol-rich extract do to the body?
Provides vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble vitamin. No safety issues at food-level use.
What are other names for E306?
E306 is also known as tocopherol-rich extract.