Comparing E306 - Tocopherol-rich extract vs E324 - Ethoxyquin

Overview

E306 - Tocopherol-rich extract

Tocopherol-rich extract (E306) is a natural mix of vitamin E compounds used as an antioxidant in foods. It helps keep oils and fats from turning rancid, so flavor and aroma last longer. On labels, you’ll often see it called “mixed tocopherols” or “tocopherol-rich extract.”

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E324 - Ethoxyquin

Ethoxyquin (E324) is a powerful synthetic antioxidant. Today it is best known for stabilizing fats and oils in animal feed rather than in everyday human foods. Its regulatory status differs by region, and some uses have been paused while more data are reviewed.

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Synonyms
E306
Tocopherol-rich extract
Tocopherols
natural tocopherols
mixed tocopherols
natural mixed tocopherols
E324
Ethoxyquin
Functions
antioxidant
antioxidant
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 5,813 products

Found in 92 products

Search rank & volume
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Awareness score

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 6 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  1. Are tocopherols bad for you?

    No—tocopherols (E306, natural vitamin E) are considered safe at permitted food-use levels; issues mainly arise with excessive supplement doses, which can increase bleeding risk or cause mild stomach upset.

  2. Are tocopherols safe for dogs?

    Yes—mixed tocopherols are commonly used as natural preservatives in dog foods and are considered safe at those levels; avoid high-dose vitamin E supplements for pets unless advised by a veterinarian.

  3. What are tocopherols in food?

    They are vitamin E compounds (E306) extracted from vegetable oils, added as antioxidants to slow oxidation and rancidity, especially in fatty foods.

  4. What is tocopherols in food?

    In foods, “tocopherols” (E306) refers to a vitamin E–rich extract used as an antioxidant to stabilize oils and preserve flavor.

  5. Are tocopherols safe?

    Yes—E306 is generally considered safe at normal food levels (authorized in the EU and GRAS in the U.S.); risks mainly come from very high supplemental intakes.

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  1. How to fix e324 error edd?

    E324 is the food-additive code for ethoxyquin, a synthetic antioxidant; an “E324 error” on an EDD system isn’t related to this additive—contact that service’s support for troubleshooting.

  2. What does e324 mean on edd?

    In food labeling, E324 means ethoxyquin; if you’re seeing “E324” as an error on an EDD platform, it’s unrelated to the additive and refers to that system’s own code.

  3. What is error e324 on edd?

    E324 denotes ethoxyquin in food-additive terms, not an EDD error; any “E324 error” on EDD is a system-specific code unrelated to the additive.

  4. Ethoxyquin what level is safe?

    Limits vary by region: in the U.S., ethoxyquin is allowed in certain spices at up to 100 mg/kg (100 ppm), while it isn’t authorized as a food additive in the EU; always check your local regulations.

  5. Ethoxyquin what level is safe paprika?

    In the U.S., ethoxyquin may be used in paprika up to 100 mg/kg (100 ppm) as a color preservative; it is not permitted as a food additive in the EU.

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