Propyl gallate (E310)
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What is Propyl gallate (E310)?
Propyl gallate (E310) is an antioxidant that stops oils, fats and chewing gum from going rancid. Normal amounts stay within the safe daily limit; harm in animals appeared only at high doses. It's fine at normal amounts; people already allergic to gallates may rarely react.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Propyl gallate?
Yasno’s verdict on Propyl gallate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Propyl gallate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Propyl gallate: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
- N-Propyl gallate
- Progallin P
Sources
- Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate (E 310) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2014
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