E306: Tocopherol-rich extract
Also called: Vitamin E, Mixed tocopherols
What it does
Stops fats and oils going rancid; also vitamin E.
What it is made from
Extracted from vegetable oils, most often soybean oil.
Allergies and diets
- Soy? Can be made from soy.
Highly refined, but soy-allergic people sometimes avoid it.
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