Ethoxyquin
Function: Antioxidants
E324 is the European food-additive number for Ethoxyquin, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Ethoxyquin (E324) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E324 used for?
Ethoxyquin (E324) 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 E324 safe or restricted?
E324 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 E324 vegan or vegetarian?
Ethoxyquin (E324) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E324?
E324 appears in 122 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Beef (General), Beef Roast, and Sauces.
- Beef (General)16
- Beef Roast15
- Sauces8
- Chili Powder7
- Paprika6
- Bread6
- Soup4
- Frozen Meals4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E324 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 E324
- What is E324?
- E324 is the E-number for Ethoxyquin, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Ethoxyquin (E324) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E324 used for?
- Ethoxyquin (E324) 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 E324?
- E324 appears in 122 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Beef (General), Beef Roast, and Sauces. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E324 vegan or vegetarian?
- Ethoxyquin (E324) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E324 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E324 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E324 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.