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E312 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is used as a synthetic antioxidant in fatty food and drink products
(especially
to prevent rancidity in oils).
The common name for E312 is dodecyl gallate.
E312 is produced by the esterification (production of an
ester by reacting alcohol and acid) of lauryl alcohol and gallic acid.
E312 is broken down back to gallic acid and lauryl alcohol in the intestine.
Gallic acid has been known to cause skin irritation, such as eczema,
as well as hyperactivity and irritation to the stomach lining in high
concentrations.
Vegetarians may avoid E312 because lauryl alcohol
is produced from lauric acid, which may have originated from animal fat.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E312:
Cereals, milk, cheese, salad dressings, fats and oils.
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.
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