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Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)

VitaminsE307CAS 59-02-9

Used both as a natural antioxidant to extend shelf life in oils and fats, and as a vitamin E source in fortified food and nutrition products.

Physical state
Liquid
Solubility
Soluble in oils and fats, insoluble in water
Odour
Faint characteristic odour
Typical usage level
0.01-0.1% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (antioxidant); Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 (fortification)
E-number
E307
Status
Authorised nutrient source
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Vitamin E
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Antioxidant / nutrient fortificant

Technical functionWhat it does
shelf-life extension in fats and oilsDelays rancidity development in fat-containing products.
vitamin E fortificationSupplies vitamin E to meet a nutrient content claim.

Recommended applications

Edible oils
Antioxidant / nutrient fortificant
Fortified foods
Antioxidant / nutrient fortificant
Infant nutrition
Antioxidant / nutrient fortificant
Snacks
Antioxidant / nutrient fortificant
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous oil
ColourPale yellow to amber viscous oil
OdourFaint characteristic odour
SolubilitySoluble in oils and fats, insoluble in water
MoisturePending
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging225kg net drums or IBC totes, depending on order volume
Shelf life12 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Often derived from vegetable oil sources; confirm source with the supplier for allergen and GMO status.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Assay, Peroxide value, Heavy metals.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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