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E304: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

Also called: Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbyl stearate

Antioxidants

What it does

Stops fats and oils going rancid.

What it is made from

Made from ascorbic acid and fatty acids (vegetable or animal).

Allergies and diets

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