Antioxidant · EU 310
Propyl Gallate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Propyl Gallate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #134 of 417.
- #134 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Propyl Gallate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #134 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (68th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #134 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Propyl Gallate: 101 tracked U.S. products (common band, #134 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 101 · #134 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 310 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Antioxidant | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Propyl Gallate?
Propyl Gallate is a food additive (310) classified as antioxidant.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate -E 310- as a food additive
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (101 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 101
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propyl Gallate safe to consume?
Propyl Gallate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (101 tracked products, #134 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Propyl Gallate used for in food?
Propyl Gallate shows up as Oils, fats, processed foods, baked goods in the Antioxidant class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (101 products).
Where does Propyl Gallate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #134 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Propyl Gallate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Propyl Gallate: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate -E 310- as a food additive. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.