Antioxidants — Complete E-Number Guide

Antioxidants are food additives (E300–E399) that prevent oxidation and rancidity. Found in oils, fats, snack foods and processed meats. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.

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E-NumberNameSafetyVeganHalal
E300 Ascorbic Acid Safe Yes Halal
E301 Sodium Ascorbate Safe Yes Halal
E302 Calcium Ascorbate Safe Yes Halal
E304 Fatty Acid Esters of Ascorbic Acid Safe Uncertain Halal
E306 Tocopherol-Rich Extract Safe Uncertain Halal
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E307 Alpha-Tocopherol Safe Uncertain Halal
E308 Gamma-Tocopherol Safe Uncertain Halal
E309 Delta-Tocopherol Safe Uncertain Halal
E310 Propyl Gallate Some concerns Yes Halal
E311 Octyl Gallate Some concerns Yes Halal
E312 Dodecyl Gallate Some concerns Yes Halal
E315 Erythorbic Acid Safe Yes Halal
E316 Sodium Erythorbate Safe Yes Halal
E319 Tertiary Butylhydroquinone Some concerns Yes Halal
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E320 Butylated Hydroxyanisole Some concerns Yes Halal
E321 Butylated Hydroxytoluene Some concerns Yes Halal
E385 Calcium Disodium EDTA Safe Yes Halal
E392 Rosemary Extract Safe Yes Halal
E512 Stannous Chloride Safe Yes Halal

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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