Alpha-tocopherol (E307)
- Food Fine
What is Alpha-tocopherol (E307)?
Alpha-tocopherol (E307) is the main form of vitamin E, added to protect oils and fats from going rancid. At food levels it isn't a concern. It's fine; only high-dose vitamin E supplements can affect blood clotting, especially with blood-thinning medicines.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Alpha-tocopherol?
Yasno’s verdict on Alpha-tocopherol: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Alpha-tocopherol allowed in the EU?
EU status of Alpha-tocopherol: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- D-alpha-Tocopherol
- 5,7,8-Trimethyltocol
- (+)-alpha-Tocopherol
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3082, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2025
- Re-evaluation of tocopherol-rich extract (E 306), α-tocopherol (E 307), γ-tocopherol (E 308) and δ-tocopherol (E 309) as food additives, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2015
- Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin E, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2024
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