Flavor Enhancer · CAS 1406-66-2
Tocopherols Antioxidant
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Tocopherols Antioxidant is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. By tracked product count it ranks #415 of 417.
- #415 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Tocopherols Antioxidant is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #415 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #415 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Tocopherols Antioxidant: the regulatory record
Tocopherols Antioxidant: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 1406-66-2 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 1 | Open Food Facts (US) |
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 Tocopherols Antioxidant?
Tocopherols Antioxidant (CAS 1406-66-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Tocopherols Antioxidant among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (1) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tocopherols Antioxidant safe to consume?
Tocopherols Antioxidant scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Tocopherols Antioxidant used for in food?
Tocopherols Antioxidant is commonly used as: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement. It belongs to the Flavor Enhancer category of food additives.
Where does Tocopherols Antioxidant sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #415 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.