E308

E308 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and drink products.

The common name for E308 is gamma–tocopherol.

E308 acts as an antioxidant in fatty products, mostly to prevent olive oil turning rancid.
Gamma–tocopherol is biologically less active than alpha–tocopherol (E307).

Examples of food/drink products that may include E308:
Processed meat, cheese and vitamin enriched foods.

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details, check with relevant authorities.