E310 - Propyl gallate Group: Acids, Antioxidants, Mineral salts Description: used to prevent rancidity in oily substances; derived from nutgalls; may cause gastric or skin irritation, gallates are not permitted in foods for infants and small children because of their known tendency to cause the blood disorder, methaemoglobinemia; used in oils, margarine, lard and salad dressings, sometimes used in packaging Animal origin: No Warning: May cause gastric or skin irritation, blood disorder, methemoglobinemia << Back to: Acids, Antioxidants, Mineral salts << Back to: Main page