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E307 — Alpha-tocopherol
Antioxidant
E307 (Alpha-tocopherol), a antioxidant, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The most active form of vitamin E. Added to oils, fatty foods, and infant formula to prevent rancidity and as a nutrient.
What is Alpha-tocopherol?
The most biologically active form of vitamin E, either extracted from plants or synthesised. Added to oils, margarine, baked goods, infant formula, and supplements.
What does it do to the body?
Acts as both an antioxidant in food and an essential vitamin in your body. Very high supplement doses can interfere with blood clotting, but food-level use is well below that.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe nutrient additive.
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 E307 (Alpha-tocopherol) safe?
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe nutrient additive.
What is E307 (Alpha-tocopherol)?
The most biologically active form of vitamin E, either extracted from plants or synthesised. Added to oils, margarine, baked goods, infant formula, and supplements.
What does Alpha-tocopherol do to the body?
Acts as both an antioxidant in food and an essential vitamin in your body. Very high supplement doses can interfere with blood clotting, but food-level use is well below that.
What are other names for E307?
E307 is also known as alpha-tocopherol.
