E-number  · E307

E307 — Alpha-tocopherol

Synthetic vitamin E. Always vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E307 is alpha-tocopherol, the most biologically active form of vitamin E. Synthesised industrially from trimethylhydroquinone.

Why it matters

Antioxidant in fats, oils, and nutritional supplements.

What to do

Always vegan. E308 (gamma-) and E309 (delta-) are likewise synthetic and vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database