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Tocopherols(E306)
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Tocopherols is a antioxidant — Antioxidant for essential oils and fats
Also: Vitamin E
What it does
Antioxidant for essential oils and fats
Where you'll see it
essential oils, animal fats, vegetable oils
Benefits
Protects fat in body tissues from abnormal breakdown; may protect heart and blood vessels
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): protects fat in the body's tissues from abnormal breakdown; may protect the heart and blood vessels