YenzoWhat is E310 (propyl gallate)?
It is propyl gallate, the propyl ester of gallic acid. Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists E310 as an antioxidant.
E310Propyl gallate
E310 is propyl gallate, the propyl ester of gallic acid. In food it is an antioxidant that helps oils, fats and fatty foods stay fresh for longer.
- Code
- E310 · INS 310
- Group
- Antioxidant
In Vietnam✓ PermittedOn the list of permitted additives — Circular 24/2019, Appendix 1
Risk level on the Yenzo Scalelow?Based on EFSA's scientific assessment, 2014
How much a day stays within the ADI?EFSA 2014: 0.5 mg/kg bw/day
about 0.0 g a daythat is 32 mg
How E310 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, antioxidant (310), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
antioxidant (310)antioxidant 310E310INS 310On Vietnamese labels: Propyl gallat
Propyl gallate in food
Oils, fats, spreadsMilk, cheese, creamConfectioneryNoodles, pasta, cerealsBaked goodsProcessed meatSeasonings, soup cubes, saucesSnacks, processed nutsFlavoured drinks
Questions about propyl gallate
Is propyl gallate harmful?
In 2014 EFSA set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0.5 mg/kg body weight per day for propyl gallate. EFSA noted that high-level intake exceeded the ADI in adults and the elderly, but given how conservative the estimate was, it concluded that use at current levels is not of safety concern.
Is INS 310 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Propyl gallate (INS 310) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food, with the function antioxidant.