What is E302? Calcium Ascorbate Explained
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E302 is Calcium Ascorbate — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
What is E302 (Calcium Ascorbate)?
E302 is Calcium Ascorbate, a food additive classified as a antioxidant that prevent oxidation and rancidity. A antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods. You'll find it in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E302 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E302 found?
E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) is found in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats, nut butters, frozen foods, cereals.
- cooking oils
- snack foods
- processed meats
- nut butters
- frozen foods
- cereals
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.
EFSA opinion: Calcium Ascorbate — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E302. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
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E302 FAQs
What is E302 in food?
E302 is Calcium Ascorbate — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
Is E302 safe to eat?
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.
Is E302 vegan?
E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E302 halal?
E302 (Calcium Ascorbate) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA