E306     Tocopherol-rich extract is a chemical compound, predominantly consisting of alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, delta-tocopherol and/or gamma-tocopherol.

Sources. These compounds are primarily obtained from vegetable oils like soybean, sunflower, or corn oil. Tocopherols are naturally present in many vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables.

Safety. Tocopherol-rich extracts are generally considered safe and are approved for use in the European Union and many other countries.

What it is used for and where

Applications. Mainly used to prevent oxidation in food products, extending their shelf life. It's common in oils, margarines, cosmetics, and skincare products.

E306 is used to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils in food preparations, helping to maintain the freshness of the product.

Food

Ingredient included in the list of European food additives as E306 with antioxidant function.

Health. Tocopherols have antioxidant properties, which can help protect cells from damage from free radicals.

Regulation. The use of E306 is regulated within the European Union and many other countries and is generally considered safe in the amounts used in food.

CAS    54-28-4 (gamma)/ 16698-35-4(beta) / 10191-41-0(DL) / 119-13-1 / 1406-18-4 / 1406-66-2 / 2074-53-5 (DL) / 59-02-9 (D)/7616-22-0

EC number   200-201-5 / 240-747-1 / 233-466-0 / 204-299-0 /215-798-8 / - / 218-197-9 / 200-412-2

"alpha-tocopherol"