Additives
Propyl Gallate (E310): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Antioxidant · Synthetic antioxidant
Synthetic antioxidant. Can cause allergic reactions and has shown some hormonal activity in laboratory studies. Should be avoided by people with aspirin sensitivity. Banned in Australia for use in baby foods.
- Category
- Antioxidant — Synthetic antioxidant
- Typically used in
- Cooking oils, margarine, crisps, chewing gum
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Avoid with aspirin sensitivity.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergenEndocrine disruptionGenotoxicity concernReproductive-health concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2014) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate -E 310- as a food additive http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3642
- Maisanaba et al. (2024) — Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of tert-butylhydroquinone, butylated hydroxyanisole and propyl gallate as synthetic food antioxidants https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11521724/
Products
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