E304: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Also called: Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbyl stearate
What it does
Stops fats and oils going rancid.
What it is made from
Made from ascorbic acid and fatty acids (vegetable or animal).
Allergies and diets
- Animal-derived? Can come from animals (not always vegetarian or vegan).
- Not pescetarian? Can come from meat or slaughter by-products (not pescetarian).
- Not vegetarian? Can come from meat, fish or slaughter by-products (not vegetarian).
- Not vegan? Can come from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).
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General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.
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