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Gallic Acid

Low concern

Naturally occurring polyphenol with antioxidant properties.

Found in
2 products

What it is

Naturally occurring trihydroxybenzoic acid found in tea, oak bark, gallnuts, and many plants.

Antioxidant compound; precursor to propyl gallate (E310).

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Naturally present in many foods; propyl gallate derivative is GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Naturally occurring; propyl gallate (E310) authorized

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