E308

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E-numbers (Antioxidants).

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E308 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union). It is used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and drink products.

The common name for E308 is gamma–tocopherol. Gamma–tocopherol is biologically less active than alpha–tocopherol (E307).

E308 acts as an antioxidant in fatty products, mostly to prevent olive oil from turning rancid.

Examples of food and drink products that may include E308:

• processed meat
• cheese
• vitamin enriched foods

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

This entry was added in good faith in July 2008.
For current details check with relevant authorities.