Ingredient

Alpha Tocopherol

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No
Role in food
Manufacturers add alpha-tocopherol as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils in foods from …

What is Alpha Tocopherol?

Alpha-tocopherol is a form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient. It is naturally found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. It can also be produced synthetically for use as a food additive.

Is Alpha Tocopherol gluten-free?

Alpha-tocopherol is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Alpha Tocopherol used for?

Manufacturers add alpha-tocopherol as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils in foods from becoming rancid, which can cause off-flavors.

Is Alpha Tocopherol safe?

Alpha-tocopherol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient and antioxidant.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add alpha-tocopherol as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils in foods from becoming rancid, which can cause off-flavors. It is commonly found in baked goods, snacks, and processed foods that contain fats and oils.

Health notes

Alpha-tocopherol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient and antioxidant. As a form of vitamin E, it is an essential nutrient that plays a role in immune function and cell protection. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated alpha-tocopherol. Typical intakes from food are well within safe levels.

Allergen info

Alpha-tocopherol is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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