Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin E Acetate

Vitamin E acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E, an essential nutrient. It is made by chemically combining vitamin E with acetic acid. It is often used in foods and supplements to provide vitamin E.

Manufacturers add vitamin E acetate to foods and beverages to fortify them with vitamin E, acting as a nutrient. It is commonly found in cereals, nutritional bars, and some processed foods where vitamin enrichment is desired.

Vitamin E acetate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The FDA has evaluated its safety, particularly in relation to vaping products, where it was linked to lung injury. However, when consumed in typical food amounts, it is considered safe and provides antioxidant benefits. JECFA has evaluated vitamin E and its derivatives, establishing acceptable daily intakes.