Ingredient

Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers add Vitamin E to foods to help protect the flavor and maintain the …

What is Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that occurs naturally in many foods. It is also produced commercially for use as a food additive. It is often synthesized from petrochemicals or derived from vegetable oils.

Is Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor gluten-free?

Vitamin E is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.

What is Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add Vitamin E to foods to help protect the flavor and maintain the quality of fats and oils.

Is Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor safe?

Vitamin E is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or for its preservative properties.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Vitamin E to foods to help protect the flavor and maintain the quality of fats and oils. It acts as an antioxidant, preventing spoilage. It is commonly found in salad dressings, shortenings, and baked goods.

Health notes

Vitamin E is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or for its preservative properties. It is an essential nutrient for human health. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated Vitamin E, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed its safety. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intakes.

Allergen info

Vitamin E is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Vitamin E Added To Protect Flavor

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Organic Fruity Bunnies & Blossoms Sweetened Organic Corn & Oat Cereal General Mills, Inc. Organic Fruity Bunnies & Blossoms Sweetened Organic Corn & Oat Cereal Cereal High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 405kcal 8.1Protein 5.4Fat 83.8Carbs Tropical Teriyaki Sauce, Tropical Teriyaki Delhaize America, Inc. Tropical Teriyaki Sauce, Tropical Teriyaki Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 156kcal 6.2Protein 3.1Fat 31.2Carbs Fajita Marinade, Fajita Meijer, Inc. Fajita Marinade, Fajita Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 267kcal 0Protein 23.3Fat 13.3Carbs Hatch Chili Mexican-Inspired Creamy Sauce, Hatch Chili Delhaize America, Inc. Hatch Chili Mexican-Inspired Creamy Sauce, Hatch Chili Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 333kcal 0Protein 36.7Fat 3.3Carbs Garlic Cayenne Creamy Sauce, Garlic Cayenne Delhaize America, Inc. Garlic Cayenne Creamy Sauce, Garlic Cayenne Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 367kcal 0Protein 36.7Fat 3.3Carbs Annie's Organic Friends Bunnies Cereal GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Friends Bunnies Cereal Processed Cereal Products High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 389kcal 8.3Protein 5.6Fat 80.6Carbs Poppy Seed Dressing, Poppy Seed Delhaize America, Inc. Poppy Seed Dressing, Poppy Seed Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 433kcal 0Protein 40Fat 23.3Carbs Organic Birthday Cake Corn Oat & Rice Cereal General Mills, Inc. Organic Birthday Cake Corn Oat & Rice Cereal Cereal High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 415kcal 7.3Protein 3.7Fat 87.8Carbs Agave & Habanero Street Taco Sauce, Agave & Habanero Meijer, Inc. Agave & Habanero Street Taco Sauce, Agave & Habanero Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 333kcal 0Protein 33.3Fat 13.3Carbs Jalapeno Lime Marinade, Jalapeno Lime Meijer, Inc. Jalapeno Lime Marinade, Jalapeno Lime Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 167kcal 0Protein 10Fat 13.3Carbs Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Meijer, Inc. Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 400kcal 3.3Protein 40Fat 6.7Carbs Guajillo Street Taco Sauce, Guajillo Meijer, Inc. Guajillo Street Taco Sauce, Guajillo Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 367kcal 0Protein 30Fat 23.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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