E 304 - Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

Characteristics

Additive NameFatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

E No.E 304

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

A fat-soluble antioxidant derived from vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and fatty acids — entirely natural in origin. It prevents fats and oils from going rancid and is used in baked goods, infant formula, cooking fats, and baby foods. Because it is based on vitamin C, it is generally considered very safe even for infants. EFSA has evaluated it positively, and it carries no notable controversies. It does the same job as vitamin C but works in fatty rather than watery environments.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 9 food categories:

1.5dehydrated milk as defined by directive 2001/114/ec

Quantum satis (no max)

7.1.1Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

Quantum satis (no max)

2.1fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milk fat)

Quantum satis (no max)

except virgin oils and olive oils

7.1.2Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, Fehér és Félbarna kenyerek

Quantum satis (no max)

only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek

13.1.1infant formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

13.1.2follow-on formulae as defined by by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

13.1.3Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods

Footnote 19: E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination

13.1.5.1Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

6.4.4Gnocchi

Quantum satis (no max)

only fresh refrigerated potato gnocchi

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