E304

Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

E Number E304
Name Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Class Antioxidants
Groups Group I
Additional details Antioxidant
Origin Synthetic
Common applications Pastry, bakery, biscuits, breakfast cereals, soft drinks, juices, sauces, olives, charcuterie, pizza, breads
Observations No adverse effects were observed. At high doses, may cause diarrhea and kidney stones
Evaluation Innocuous

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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
01.5 Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/ECquantum satis 
02.1 Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat)quantum satisexcept virgin oils and olive oils
07.1.1 Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, saltquantum satis 
07.1.2 Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerekquantum satisonly Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek