Dodecyl Gallate
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Long-chain gallate antioxidant withdrawn from European food authorization in 2019.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved for edible fats
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Not approved as direct additive
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European Union (EFSA)
허가 철회 (2019~)
De-authorized in EU foods since 2019
Commonly Found Foods
Lard productsfrying fats
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Ascorbyl palmitate
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