Tocopherol

Antioxidant · Vitamin E · E306

What is Tocopherol, and why is it used?

Vitamin E compounds used to stop oils from going rancid in foods and cosmetics.

Function

Antioxidants slow oxidation of fats, which causes off-flavors and degradation.

Connected topics

• Fat

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General education only, not medical advice. Drafted Oct 2026 · pending qualified expert review.