Foods Containing E302 (Calcium Ascorbate)
E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) is a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E302
- cooking oils
- snack foods
- processed meats
- nut butters
- frozen foods
- cereals
In the UK and EU, E302 must be declared either as "E302" or as "Calcium Ascorbate" in the ingredients list.
Is E302 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E302 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Calcium Ascorbate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA