Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 183 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness183
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness currently appears in 183 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 183 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 183 products

100% Natural Fruit And Nutty Layered Granola Bar
Bear Naked
100/100
100% natural trail mix, cran-beary almond
Bear Naked
100/100
Ancient grains granola
Unknown
100/100
Ancient grains granola cereal
Unknown
100/100
Apple Cinnamon breakfast protein
KIND
100/100
Apple Cinnamon Nut Granola
Kind
100/100
Apple Rice Rusks
Nature's Promise
100/100
Apple rice rusks
Parent's Choice
100/100
Apple rice rusks
Unknown
100/100
Baby Teethers Apple
bowl & basket
100/100
Baby Teethers Blueberry
bowl & basket
100/100
Banana & Crème Cereal
Kellogg’s Special K
100/100
Banana rice rusks
Nature's Promise
100/100
Banana Rice Rusks Baby Snack, Banana
Meijer
100/100
Bear naked bars chocolate 7.05oz
Unknown
100/100
Bear naked bars fruit & nut 7.05oz
Unknown
100/100
Bear naked h&w bars almond cranberry 2oz
Bear Naked
100/100
Bear naked h&w bars chocolate chip peanut butter 2oz
Bear Naked
100/100
Blueberry Rice Rusks
Meijer
100/100
Blueberry walnut soft baked whole grain granola
Van's, Van's International Foods
100/100
Breakfast cereal
Kellogg's
100/100
Breakfast Protein
Kind
100/100
Cereal in a cup
Unknown
100/100
Cereal with chocolate flavored center, chocolate
Kellogg's
100/100
Cereal with chocolate flavored center, double chocolate
Krave
25/100
Cereal with flavored center, chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Cereal with flavored center, chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Cereal with flavored center, chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Cereal, apple raspberry almond
Unknown
100/100
Cereal, apple strawberry
Unknown
100/100
Cereal, apple strawberry clusters
Unknown
100/100
Cereal, chocolate
Kellogg's
100/100
Cereal, pumpkin spice crunch
Unknown
100/100
Chewy bar, chocolatey trail mix
Unknown
80/100
Chewy bars, caramel coconut fudge
Unknown
85/100
Chewy bars, chocolate chip
Unknown
85/100
Chewy bars, chocolate chip
Unknown
85/100
Chewy bars, chocolatey peanut butter
Unknown
85/100
Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt
Kashi
100/100
Chewy snack bars, caramel coconut
Unknown
100/100
Chewy snack bars, dark chocolate pomegranate
Unknown
100/100
Chewy snack bars, salted caramel chocolate
Unknown
0/100
Chocolate Chip
KIND
100/100
Chocolate chip antioxidants chewy bars, chocolate chip
Unknown
85/100
Chocolate chip peanut butter real nut energy bars
Bear Naked
100/100
Chocolate Chunk Energy Bar, Chocolate Chunk
Kind
100/100
Chocolatey peanut butter chewy bars, chocolatey peanut butter
Unknown
85/100
Cinnamon Crumble Naturally Sweetened Multigrain Cluster Cereal, Cinnamon Crumble
Kashi
100/100
Cinnamon Heaven Whole Grain Cereal
Van's, Van's International Foods, Van's Simply Wholesome
100/100
Cranberry Almond
Kind
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness safe to eat?

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness?

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness is found in 183 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness do in food?

Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.