E306 - Tocopherols
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E306 is tocopherols - natural vitamin E, used to keep fats from going rancid.
They usually come from soybean or other vegetable oils and are added to oils, spreads and snacks.
In Daat’s catalog we found E306 in 56 of 16,831 products (0.3%), mostly in chocolate and sweets and cakes, biscuits and pastries.
E306 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tocopherols |
| Also listed as | vitamin E |
| Function | Antioxidant |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E306 vegan?
Yes. E306 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.