E306: Tocopherol-Rich Extract (Natural Vitamin E Antioxidant) vs. E635: Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotides (I+G Blend)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
E306 is a natural mixture of alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherols steam-distilled from vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower). INS 306, ADI is Not Limited, serving as the gold standard lipid-soluble antioxidant in fats and oils.
E635 (I+G) is a standardized 50/50 co-crystallized blend of disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627). INS 635, ADI is Not Specified, serving as the commercial standard umami booster in global food manufacturing.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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E-Number Code
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E306 | E635 |
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INS / Codex Number
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INS 306 | INS 635 |
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Functional Class
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Antioxidant (Lipid Peroxidation Inhibitor) | Flavor Enhancer (Standard 50/50 IMP + GMP Umami Blend) |
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Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
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Not Limited (Quantum Satis) | Not Specified (Quantum Satis) |
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Primary Mechanism
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Free-radical scavenger donating phenolic hydrogen atoms to peroxyl radicals (ROO•), breaking lipid auto-oxidation chain | Maximum simultaneous allosteric sensitization of oral T1R1+T1R3 umami receptor sites |
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Common Target Foods
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Vegetable cooking oils, margarines, infant formula, fish oil capsules, potato crisps | Flavored potato chips, instant noodles, dry soup mixes, processed meats, barbecue sauces |
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Dietary Compliance
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100% Vegan (Plant oil distillate), Halal, Kosher Certified | Vegan (Bacterial sugar fermentation), Halal, Kosher |
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Safety Approval
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EFSA Authorized / FDA GRAS (21 CFR 184.1890) | EFSA Authorized / FDA GRAS |
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Active Isomers
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d-Gamma-Tocopherol, d-Delta-Tocopherol, d-Alpha-Tocopherol | — |
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Composition
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— | 50% Disodium Inosinate (E631) + 50% Disodium Guanylate (E627) |