DL-Alpha-tocopherol
Function: Antioxidants
E307C is the European food-additive number for DL-Alpha-tocopherol, an antioxidant used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307c) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.
What is E307C used for?
DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307C) is an antioxidant used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Antioxidants (E-numbers).
Is E307C safe or restricted?
E307C is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E307C vegan or vegetarian?
DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307C) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E307C?
E307C appears in 873 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Protein Bars.
- Protein Powder / Shake179
- Dietary Supplements95
- Protein Bars89
- Multivitamin52
- Omega-3 / Fish Oil50
- Baby Formula (Powder)40
- Almond Milk18
- Cereals15
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E307C across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E307C
- What is E307C?
- E307C is the E-number for DL-Alpha-tocopherol, an antioxidant used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307c) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.
- What is E307C used for?
- DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307C) is an antioxidant used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E307C?
- E307C appears in 873 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Protein Bars. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E307C vegan or vegetarian?
- DL-Alpha-tocopherol (E307C) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E307C safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E307C is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.