Alpha Tocopherals
What is Alpha Tocopherals?
Alpha-tocopherols are a form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient naturally found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. They are often produced commercially by refining vegetable oils or synthesized chemically.
Is Alpha Tocopherals gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Alpha Tocopherals a major allergen?
Alpha-tocopherols are not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Alpha Tocopherals used for?
Alpha-tocopherols are used as antioxidants in foods, helping to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid and spoiling.
Is Alpha Tocopherals safe?
In the U.S., alpha-tocopherols are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or antioxidant.
Why it's used
Alpha-tocopherols are used as antioxidants in foods, helping to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid and spoiling. This extends the shelf life of products like baked goods, cereals, and snack foods.
Health notes
In the U.S., alpha-tocopherols are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or antioxidant. They are essential for human health as vitamin E. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vitamin E and its derivatives. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Alpha-tocopherols are not derived from any of the nine major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Alpha Tocopherals
Compare products →Learn more
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.