Antioxidant Additives
10 FDA-listed antioxidant substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1–10 of 10 antioxidant additives
4-hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-tertbutylphenol
Antioxidant4-hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-tertbutylphenol is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidation and degradation in food products. It functions by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and extending shelf life in foods containing fats and oils.
Anoxomer
AntioxidantAnoxomer (CAS 60837-57-2) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in food products. It functions by neutralizing free radicals that cause rancidity and degradation of fats and oils.
Ascorbyl Stearate
AntioxidantAscorbyl stearate is a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and rancidity in foods containing fats and oils, extending shelf life while maintaining nutritional quality.
Calcium Ascorbate
AntioxidantCalcium ascorbate is a mineral salt combining calcium and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that functions as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and color degradation in processed foods while providing supplemental calcium and vitamin C.
Dodecyl Gallate
AntioxidantDodecyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant compound derived from gallic acid that prevents oxidation and spoilage in processed foods. It is approved as a food additive by the FDA and used to extend shelf life in various food products containing oils and fats.
Ethoxyquin
AntioxidantEthoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant used primarily in animal feed and some food applications to prevent fat oxidation and maintain nutritional quality. It is not approved as a food additive in the European Union and has limited approval in the United States.
Heptylparaben
AntioxidantHeptylparaben (CAS 1085-12-7) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to preserve foods by preventing oxidative degradation. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA in the United States.
Lecithin (vegetable)
AntioxidantVegetable lecithin is a naturally-derived phospholipid complex extracted primarily from soybeans, sunflower seeds, or rapeseed. It functions as an antioxidant and drying agent in food products, helping maintain freshness and improve texture in various applications.
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid--prohibited With Exceptions
AntioxidantNordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound that has been used to prevent oxidation and rancidity in foods. Due to safety concerns identified in animal studies, it is prohibited in most food applications in the United States, though limited exceptions exist for certain uses.
Octyl Gallate
AntioxidantOctyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, used in food products to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life. It is approved as safe by the FDA and classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).