AdditivesE311 - Octyl gallate
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E311 - Octyl gallate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e311
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
Octyl gallate is the ester of 1-octanol and gallic acid. As a food additive, it is used under the E number E311 as an antioxidant and preservative.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of octyl gallate -E 311- as a food additive
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