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Gallates(E310)

Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Gallates is a antioxidant — Antioxidants derived from gallic acid

Also: Dodecyl Gallate, Octyl Gallate, Propyl Gallate

What it does

Antioxidants derived from gallic acid

Where you'll see it

Fats, oils, foods needing antioxidant

What the research says

Propyl gallate at 7,450 mg/kg caused changes in blood, spleen, and liver in rats. Octyl gallate caused slight anemia at 100 mg/kg in rats over two generations. Dodecyl gallate caused reduction in spleen weight and pathological changes in liver, kidney, spleen.

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved
  • Notes: Temporary ADIs allocated by JECFA

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): propyl gallate administered in the diet at 7,450 mg per kg caused changes in blood, spleen, and liver