Tocopherol (vitamin E)
Tocopherol is vitamin E, used as an antioxidant in foods (E306) and cosmetics; it is often made from soy or wheat oils.
- Used in
- Food and cosmetic ingredient
- Role
- Antioxidant
- E-number
- E306
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with tocopherol. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Contact dermatitis history: Common contact allergens from patch-test panels.
What to look for on labels
- In the EU it can also appear as E306.
- If you avoid soy or wheat, the source is worth asking the manufacturer about.
Related
- Tocopheryl acetateTocopheryl acetate is a stable ester of vitamin E used in skin care.
- Soy lecithinSoy lecithin is an emulsifier extracted from soybeans and is listed as lecithin or E322 on many labels.
- E306: Tocopherol-rich extractE-number page: what the additive does and what to watch for.
- E-numbers explained: what food label codes meanGuide
Sources
An occasional contact allergen; source crop is not stated on labels.
- Contact dermatitis literature
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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