Mixed Tocopherols For Food Use

The Name of Product: Mixed tocopherols
Appearance: Brownish red to light yellow clear oily liquid
Specification: 50%, 70%, 90%, 95%

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Products Description

Mixed tocopherols for food use are a group of compounds that include alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol. These compounds are different forms of vitamin E and are known for their antioxidant properties. When mixed tocopherols are used in food, they serve as antioxidants to help prevent the oxidation of fats and oils, thereby extending the shelf life of food products.

Here's how mixed tocopherols are typically used in food:

Products Application

Preservation of Oils

Mixed tocopherols for food use are often added to vegetable oils and cooking oils. They help prevent these oils from becoming rancid due to exposure to air, light, and heat. This is crucial for maintaining the quality and flavor of oils used in cooking and food processing.

Nutritional SupplementsMixed tocopherols for food use are also used in dietary supplements, especially those containing vitamin E. These supplements provide the body with antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Processed Foods
Mixed tocopherols for food use may be added to various processed foods, such as cereals, snacks, and baked goods, to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils used in their production. This helps maintain the freshness and taste of these products.

Products Parameters

Specific rotation [α]_D^25℃	≥+20°
Acidity	≤1.0ml
d-(β+γ+δ)-tocopherols in total tocopherols	≥80%
Solvent residue-Ethanol	≤5000 ppm
*Benzo(a)Pyrene	≤2 ppb
*Heavy metals
Lead	≤1 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤1 mg/kg
Cadmium	≤1 mg/kg
Mercury	≤0.1 mg/kg
*Microbiology
Aerobic plate count	≤1000cfu/g
Yeast and moulds	≤100cfu/g
E-coli	Negative/g
Salmonella	Negative/25g
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative/10g
Remarks: *Tested periodically to ensure the requirements are met.