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Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol

Also known as: E307c

Low concern

Dl-alpha-tocopherol (E307c) is the synthetic form of vitamin E approved by FDA and EFSA as a food additive antioxidant and nutrient. Generally safe at levels used in food.

Found in

101 products

E-number

E307c

Type

antioxidant

What it is

Synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E used as antioxidant.

Antioxidant; vitamin E fortification.

Why it's flagged

excessive supplemental intake may increase bleeding risk

What regulators actually say

"Tocopherols. The following substances are generally recognized as safe... Alpha tocopherol; Mixed tocopherols concentrate."

21 CFR 182.3890 — ecfr.gov

"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for adults is 1,000 mg/day of any form of supplementary alpha-tocopherol."

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin E — ods.od.nih.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 182.3890)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E307; ADI not specified

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