One of the healthiest natural antioxidants is a supplement that is labeled E306. This is a mixture of tocopherols, also known as vitamin E. It is actively absorbed in the intestinal section, and its lack in the body leads to anemia and diseases of the nervous system.
E306 is a fat-soluble additive approved for use in the food industry in almost all countries. It is used very widely, including for the production of products intended for baby food. Moreover, this food additive is sometimes introduced into the product not only to extend its shelf life, but also to give it therapeutic and prophylactic properties. It has been proven that regular use of products containing tocopherol can increase efficiency, improve the functioning of the cardiac system, and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Food supplement E306: useful properties
Natural tocopherol is also found in some natural products, such as greens, chicken eggs, and various types of vegetable oils. In industry, E-306 is used in the manufacturing process of a variety of products. So, this additive is used for breakfast cereals and snacks, butter and confectionery, baby food and milk powder, bakery products.
Such a wide range of applications of E306 is due to the peculiarities of this food additive. It is used both to enrich products with vitamin E, and to extend the shelf life, to prevent the occurrence of oxidation processes.
It is worth noting that this natural antioxidant and preservative can be used alone, or be part of various mixtures. For example, Danisco has included E-306 in its GRINDOX series of antioxidants. You can buy such additives that contain E306, as well as ascorbyl palmitate and other substances, by contacting AROMA-FOOD. We will offer them at the most attractive cost, provide full information about their properties. In addition, you can choose from us other ingredients for the food industry, for example, stabilizers and thickeners, including E407. Adding them also allows you to optimize the cost of production, reduce its cost, while improving the organoleptic and taste characteristics of products.
Food production and cross-border trade require the systematization of substances used in the manufacturing process. To separate harmful food additives from neutral and useful ones, it is necessary to study their properties.
Food additives are classified according to their properties:
- e100-182 is added to color the mixture;
- e200-299 are used to keep the product fresh;
- e300-399 - antioxidants;
- e400-499 - emulsifiers;
- e500-599 - used to adjust acidity;
- e600-699 enhance taste or smell;
- e700-899 - spare values;
- e900 - substances with individual properties (for example, e950 - a sweetener).
Also, food additives are classified according to their effects on humans:
- useful;
- harmless or neutral;
- harmful substances.
The effect of food E ingredients on the body
Food additives are constantly used in food. At home, people use vinegar, citric acid, soda, etc. In industrial production, it is also required to improve the properties of the final product. For example, preservatives E make it possible to keep food fresh several times longer than is possible under natural conditions.
To find out everything about the E supplement, scientists conduct numerous tests. Safe substances are allowed to be used.
Harmful food additives can cause tumors, chronic diseases, damage to internal organs. They are prohibited from use.
Table-catalogue of the most commonly used food additives
The complete table E is too large. The list includes thousands of names of substances. Therefore, the following is a description of the most common substances in the food industry.
Healthy Food Supplements
| The name of the additive in the "e" list | Description | Usage | Impact on the human body |
| e100 | The food supplement is made from turmeric and other plants of the ginger family. | Curcumin is used to color plant and animal products. Used in some dietary supplements. | Researchers point out that curcumin does not have a pronounced effect on humans. In certain concentrations, it causes the death of cancer cells without a negative effect on healthy tissues. |
| e129 | The dye is made from coal tar. | Gives products a red tint. | Studies on rainbow trout have shown that the use of e129 reduces the risk of stomach cancer by 40%. |
| e296 | Malonic or malic acid. It is obtained synthetically during the reaction of reduction of tartaric acid. | e296 is used to enhance the taste. It is found in sweets and other confectionery products that use artificial flavors. | e296 is harmless to the body. Malic acid improves body tone. |
| e306 | A mixture of tocopherols. Synthesized from plant material. | Antioxidant, prevents the oxidation of certain substances, such as vitamin A. Used in desserts, meat pies, dairy products. | e306 binds free radicals in the body, preventing them from interacting with cell tissues. As a result, the risk of oncological diseases decreases, immunity increases. |
| e401 | Sodium salt of alginic acid. | e401 is used as a stabilizer and thickener in sauces, jellies, jams and other mixtures. The compositions retain uniformity and viscosity. | No harmful effects of the e401 additive on humans have been recorded. In large doses, it can bind radionuclides and heavy metals, removing them from the body. |
| e407 | Carrageenan. Made from red algae. Thickener. | The substance forms a gel. In the production of ice cream, dairy products, confectionery, carrageenan helps to make the mass homogeneous. | Has a slight antiviral effect, anticoagulant. Relieves symptoms of stomach ulcers. |
| e414 | gum arabic. Processed resin of acacia trees. | It is used in the production of biscuits, sweets, soft drinks, marshmallows, glazes to prevent the formation of lumps, foam, sugaring. | Additive e414 does not cause allergic reactions, removes heavy metals from the body. |
Relatively harmless and neutral nutritional supplements
Many substances used in the food industry do not have a pronounced negative effect. Commonly used ones are presented in the following table of nutritional supplements.
| Additive name | Description | Usage | Impact on the human body |
| e 104 | Synthetic yellow dye. | e 104 is added to drinks, candies, groceries and other products for coloring. | In 2007, researchers in Britain found that the use of this dye can cause hyperactivity in children. Later, the evidence base for the effect of e 104 on behavior was considered weak. |
| e120 | Carmine. Produced from cochineal beetles. | In the food industry, it is used for red coloring. Usually in sausages and sausages. | No positive or negative reactions of the body to this substance were recorded. |
| e133 | A dye obtained from coal tar. | The substance in combination with other compounds gives drinks, ice cream, desserts a green color. | The e133 supplement can cause an allergic reaction in people with aspirin intolerance. |
| e150a | Sugar color. Emulsifier, obtained by heating and decomposition of sugar. | Emulsifier and coloring agent brown. Used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, desserts. | E150a is completely safe for health. With excessive use of products with it, an upset gastrointestinal tract is possible. |
| e160 | Carotene. Obtained from carrots, corn, palm oil. | Yellow-orange dye. Usually added to dairy products (cheese, yogurt, etc.), mayonnaise, bakery products. | The substance has no harmful effects on the body at doses used for coloring foodstuffs. In high concentrations, it is used in medicine for the treatment of diseases of the organs of vision. |
| e262 | Sodium salt of acetic acid. Can be obtained at home by extinguishing soda with vinegar. | preservative. Prevents the growth of bacteria. | Strong allergen, can impede kidney function. The substance is part of the cell cytoplasm, so an active reaction occurs in a small number of people. |
| e316 | Sodium isoascorbate. It is obtained from beets, corn, sugar cane. | Antioxidant. Protects meat and fish products from oxidation and discoloration. Used in bakery and confectionery industry. | According to e 316, it is indicated that the body of a healthy person tolerates it neutrally. |
| e321 | Ionol. It is obtained during the reaction of paracresol with isobutylene. | It is added as an antioxidant to cereals, muesli, granola, oils and other products to reduce the rate of auto-oxidation of substances. | Some countries have recognized the e321 additive as carcinogenic, but precise evidence has not been presented. |
| e331 | A food supplement is obtained by the interaction of citric acid and sodium salt. The technical name is citation sodium. | An antioxidant with a sour taste. It is added to drinks, marshmallows, soufflés and other products to slow down the autoxidation process. | A chemical compound is formed naturally in the body of any person. Does not cause allergies, other negative reactions. |
| e 341 | calcium phosphate. Obtained by the interaction of phosphoric acid and milk of lime. | Stabilizer, acidity regulator, color fixative. It is added in the production of bakery products, drinks, breakfast cereals, milk powder, etc. | The additive is not included in the list of banned in Russia and EU countries. It does not have a positive or negative effect on a person. |
| e470 | Group of substances: magnesium, calcium, ammonium salts of oleic, palmitic, myristic and stearic acids. | Stabilizer and emulsifier. Prevents clumping and caking. E470 is used in the production of powdered soups, powdered sugar, etc. | Additive e470 has no properties harmful to humans. |
| e471 | A food supplement is formed during the breakdown of fats. | The compound can replace animal fats in mayonnaise, margarine, ice cream, yogurt, etc. | The substance is neutral. The chemical composition is close to animal fat, therefore, it is processed by the body without consequences. |
| e472 | The code designates a group of fatty acid esters. | Emulsifier and thickener. The additive is used to make chocolate, sausages, sauces, biscuits, etc. | There is no confirmed data on the harmful or beneficial properties of e472. |
| e474e | Mixed esters of glycerol. | e474e is used for plasticizing dough. It is used in the preparation of bakery products, in the production of pasta, etc. | Additive e474e is safe, allowed in many countries of the world. |
| e 475 | Polyglyceride, obtained by the synthesis of glycerol with aliphatic carboxylic acids. | emulsifier and stabilizer. Increases the viscosity of the product. Found in desserts and sweets. | Numerous studies have been carried out on e 475. No benefit or harm to humans. |
| e476 | Vegetable lecithin. | An emulsifier used in the preparation of chocolate and other confectionery products. | Harmless. |
| e503 | It is formed during the heating of ammonium chloride and its reaction with water and carbon dioxide. | Emulsifier. e503 is used in cookies, cakes and other products. | e503 can only be dangerous in its original state. In food, it does not harm humans. |
| e635 | Sodium 5-ribonucleotides. | Additive e635 enhances taste and smell. Added to chips, crackers and other snacks. | The danger of the e635 additive for humans has not been established. |
| e1414 | It is a thickener obtained from plant grains, bulbs, seeds, stems. modified starch. | Additive e1414 is used in canning fish, baby food, yogurt and other products as a thickener and consistency stabilizer. | Substance e1414 is only partially absorbed by the body, the concentration dangerous for humans has not been established. Similar effects are possible only with individual allergic reactions. |
| e1442 | modified starch. | An emulsifier used in the preparation of dairy products. | Danger e 1442 has not been confirmed. |
| e1450 | Ester of starch and sodium salt of octenylsuccinic acid. | Gives uniformity to the product. Added to drinks, cheeses, sauces, etc. | e1450 is processed by the body without consequences. |
| e551 | Silica. | Used in powder products and dry mixes as an anti-caking agent. | Missing. |
Harmful food additives
Harmful e additives, the negative impact of which on humans is confirmed, are prohibited for use. This table presents food additives, the negative impact of which has not been conclusively confirmed.
| Additive name | Description | Usage | Impact on the human body |
| e250 | The supplement comes from The composition is sodium nitrite. |
Found in meat products. Preservative, promotes color fixation. | In large doses, it causes a decrease in muscle tone, contributes to the development of COPD and cancer. |
| e466 | Carboxymethylcellulose. | Thickener. It is used in the manufacture of ice cream, curd products, desserts, jelly. | A number of studies on e 466 indicate that the substance increases the level of cholesterol in the blood, can cause the development of tumors in animals. There are no exact data on human exposure. |
| e492 | Sorbitan tristearate. It is obtained from animal products. | Stabilizer.e492 is added to milk, cream, confectionery fillings, chewing gums, etc. | If the dose exceeds 25 mg per kg of body weight, growth retardation, liver enlargement is possible. |
| e 627 | Disodium guanylate. | Preservative used in sausages, canned vegetables, chips, etc. | Not recommended for asthmatics, children under 12 and gout patients. |
| e1520 | propylene glycol (alcohol). | E1520 is used for freezing berries and meat as a refrigerant. | In large quantities, it can cause dermatitis, toxic to the nervous and immune systems. |
The most dangerous additives are prohibited by law for use in food preparation. It is impossible to meet goods with them on free sale.
Harmful food additives affect the body only when used in large quantities for a long time. The results of the studies are talking about an increased risk of a certain disease, and not an indication that such nutritional supplements definitely lead to a certain disease.
It is impossible to know everything about E. A person who does not have contraindications for the use of certain substances does not need to carefully study the chemical composition of each product.
Citizens, wishing to exclude harmful additives from the diet, forget about other factors that adversely affect health: smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, lack of sleep, etc.
Food supplement under code classification number E 306 is an antioxidant preservative and vitamin E at the same time.
The origin of this additive is natural, and therefore the level of its danger to human health is zero. "Suppliers" of vitamin E are the germs of cereals and vegetable oils.
Origin: natural;
Danger:zero level;
Synonymous names:Tocopherol-rich extract, mixed tocopherols concentrate, E 306, Mixed Tocopherols Concentrate, E-306, vitamin E, vitamin E.
General information
According to its physical state, this substance is an oil with a high level of viscosity, a reddish-brown hue, with a characteristic odor. The properties of tocopherols include: absolute insolubility in the aquatic environment, darkening upon contact with air and good solubility in fats and oils.
The chemical composition of the additive E 306 is as follows: alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols. A highly concentrated blend of these tocopherols is an excellent nutritional antioxidant.
Benefit
Additive E 306, also known as vitamin E, is an active biological substance that is necessary in the human body for its healthy life. It improves cellular nutrition of tissues, enriches tissue cells with oxygen, prevents thrombosis, strengthens the cardiovascular system as a whole, protects the central nervous and reproductive systems, preserves youth and freshness of the skin.
Usage
In food production, this vitamin in the form of a supplement is used very widely. It is added to vegetable oils, which are obtained by pressing, confectionery, breakfast cereals, and other food products. In addition, E-306 is a mandatory addition to baby food.
Legislation
According to the legislation of all countries of the world, this additive is not only permitted, but mandatory for use in food production.
The article describes the food additive (antioxidant) tocopherol (E306, vitamin E), its use, effects on the body, harm and benefits, composition, consumer reviews
Other additive names: mixed tocopherols concentrate, vitamin e, mixed tocopherols concentrate, E306, E-306, E-306
Functions performed
antioxidant
Legality of use
Ukraine EU Russia
Tocopherol, E306 - what is it?
Food supplement E306 is a mixture of active chemical compounds (tocopherols) of high concentration: alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherol, which constitute a group of active antioxidants.
Tocopherol is vitamin E and eight varieties can be found in nature. Although these eight chemically similar substances have the properties of vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol shows the highest activity among them (100% activity level), followed by beta (15-40%), then gamma (1-20%) and finally , delta-tocopherol (1%). As a dietary supplement, alpha-tocopherol is designated by the index E307, while E308 and E309 are gamma-tocopherol and delta-tocopherol, respectively.
Tocopherol is known to be inherently a fat-soluble vitamin and an important antioxidant. In addition to vitamin E, important natural antioxidants are vitamin C and beta-carotene. In water, the concentrate of a mixture of tocopherols is completely insoluble. Externally, food additive E306 is a transparent viscous oily liquid. It has a burgundy color and a bright characteristic smell. If this mixture reacts with oxygen or is exposed to sunlight, it darkens.
Tocopherols are part of vegetable fats, while the latter are found in significant quantities in the fruits of certain plants - in various types of nuts, in spinach leaves, in sunflower oil and sunflower seeds, in whole grain products. Vitamin E is found in most foods. Among other things, butter, vegetables, milk, chicken eggs, meat and liver contain it in abundance.
Food supplement E306 is a mixture of synthetic tocopherols. Since this substance is currently used quite widely, many schemes for the synthesis of this compound have been developed. The vast majority of them are based on the reaction of trimethylhydroquinone with isophytol. Unlike synthetic forms of other vitamins, this form of alpha-tocopherol does not match its natural form. And as a result, alpha-tocopherol in synthetic form is not as active as in natural form.
Tocopherol, E306 - effect on the body, harm or benefit?
Antioxidants, and in particular tocopherol, protect your cells from the effects of free radicals. Long-term exposure to free radicals can cause damage to cells in various tissues, which can contribute to the development of cardiovascular and oncological diseases.
E 306 significantly improves the nutrition of body cells, strengthens the thinned walls of small and large blood vessels, effectively prevents the formation of blood clots in the vessels and actively promotes the resorption of already formed ones, protects red blood cells from various types of harmful toxins, and also significantly strengthens the heart.
The lack of vitamin E in the human body often leads to sexual disorders, reproductive dysfunction, degenerative changes in the heart and muscles. Also, a chronic deficiency of this vitamin can contribute to the formation of fatty deposits on muscle tissue, dry skin, and the development of neurological diseases.
Food supplement E306, vitamin E - use in food
Mixed tocopherol concentrate E306 is an antioxidant for polyunsaturated fatty acids in fat-containing products and is used in meat pies, dessert fillings and vegetable oils, as well as a vitamin supplement. This compound also provides protection for other nutrients, such as vitamin A, from oxidation, but is almost completely destroyed when frozen.
Vitamin E is often used in creams and lotions because it is believed to play a key role in stimulating skin regeneration and healing scars from injuries such as burns. Antioxidant E 306 is used in the production of medicines, vitamin complexes, deodorants.
Food antioxidant E306 The concentrate of the mixture is also known as Tocopherol-rich extract. In concentrated form, this is what acts as one of the best nutritional antioxidants. In nature, this substance exists in various forms, differing in different activities and functions. However, in general, the properties of the food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols are expressed in protecting the human body from the negative effects of toxins.
In food, this substance can be found in different varieties of butter, chicken eggs, milk, and greens. In addition, in the food industry, food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols is intentionally added to products, thereby enriching them to a large extent. In addition, E306 is able to extend the shelf life of food produced.
Being recognized as a safe food additive, E306 is approved for use in the food production process in a large part of the world. As for Russia, Ukraine and the countries of the European Union, the use of the food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols is not prohibited by law there.
Benefits of Food Antioxidant E306 Tocopherol Blend Concentrate
The benefits of the food antioxidant E306 Tocopherol Mix Concentrate are obvious for human health, because it helps the body successfully cope with free radicals. As you know, these substances at the cellular level increase the body's vulnerability as a result of the general process of tissue aging and weakening of the immune system.
Thus, the use of the food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols is mainly of a therapeutic and prophylactic nature. Regular consumption of foods enriched with a concentrated mixture of tocopherol contributes to a significant slowdown in the extinction of cells, their enrichment with oxygen, which greatly increases human performance. In addition, there is a strengthening of the muscles of the heart and the walls of blood vessels. And another distinctive property of the food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols is the ability to prevent the formation of blood clots.
It has been established that when a concentrated mixture of tocopherol enters the human body, it begins to be actively absorbed into the digestive tract. At the same time, a significant amount of this substance enters the lymph, in which it quickly disperses through tissues and cells. The excretion of tocopherol occurs naturally - with bile and urine.
With a lack of tocopherol in the human body, diseases of the nervous system, anemia and anemia can occur, and therefore the benefits of the food antioxidant E306 Concentrate of a mixture of Tocopherols are quite understandable. Tocopherol refers to fat-soluble vitamins that, when ingested, are concentrated in body tissues. Vitamin E deficiency is very difficult to diagnose, while signs of deficiency appear after a certain period of time.
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