Vitamin E-protects Freshness
What is Vitamin E-protects Freshness?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that occurs naturally in many foods. It is also manufactured for use as an additive. Vitamin E compounds, known as tocopherols and tocotrienols, act as antioxidants.
Is Vitamin E-protects Freshness gluten-free?
Gluten is not present.
Is Vitamin E-protects Freshness a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Vitamin E-protects Freshness used for?
Manufacturers add Vitamin E to foods to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid, which helps keep products fresh.
Is Vitamin E-protects Freshness safe?
Vitamin E is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or preservative.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Vitamin E to foods to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid, which helps keep products fresh. It is often found in foods containing fats and oils, such as baked goods, cereals, and snack foods.
Health notes
Vitamin E is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or preservative. It is an essential nutrient for human health, acting as an antioxidant. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated Vitamin E and established acceptable daily intakes. While generally safe, very high doses of supplemental Vitamin E can interfere with blood clotting.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Vitamin E itself is not derived from major allergens. Gluten is not present.
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