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E312AntioxidantLow concern
Dodecyl Gallate
In plain words
The short version
The C12-ester of gallic acid — the most lipid-soluble of the food gallates.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–0.5 mg/kg body weight (combined gallates). Considered safe within ADI; rare contact-sensitivity reports as with other gallates.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.