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E 309Antioxidants & Acidity Regulators

Delta-tocopherol

Characteristics

Additive NameDelta-tocopherol
E No.E 309
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A fat-soluble antioxidant from the vitamin E family, used to prevent oils and fats from going rancid. Found in cooking oils, infant formulas, and processed cereal-based baby foods. It occurs naturally in vegetable oils and nuts, though the commercial form used as an additive is typically synthesized or extracted industrially. Generally considered safe — EFSA has evaluated vitamin E tocopherols as a group and found no safety concerns at authorized levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 6 food categories:

2.1fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milk fat)
Quantum satis (no max)
except virgin oils and olive oils
13.1.1infant formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg
Footnote 16: E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination
13.1.2follow-on formulae as defined by by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg
Footnote 16: E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination
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
13.1foods for infants and young children
For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded
1.10Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children*
Maximum Level = 100 mg/L

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E 309 - Delta-tocopherol | E-Number Information