Propyl Gallate
Preservatives, Stabilizer
- Questionable
Definition
Artificial food additive used as an antioxidant to protect fats, oils, and foods containing fats from going rancid.
Health Impact
A study done on mice by the national toxicology program has found a link between the administration of propyl gallate and the formation of tumors. Two other peer-reviewed studies have shown negative effects of propyl gallate on hormone signaling and the endocrine system.
