Propyl Gallate
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Gallic acid ester preventing fat oxidation; banned in baby food due to blood oxygen transport disruption.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Permitted in fats, oils, and margarine
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS antioxidant
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Banned in infant formula due to methemoglobinemia risk
Commonly Found Foods
Mayonnaiseprocessed cheeseinstant soup bases
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sage extract✓ Sunflower lecithin
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