General and Chemical Information

Vitamin E is a lipid-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in protecting cell membranes and in antioxidant activity. In the dietary supplement sector and food formulations, it is generally referred to in scientific literature as Alpha Tocopherol. Chemically, this structure contains a phenolic ring and a phytol side chain, providing a protective effect against oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

Product Forms

The Vitamin E sources commonly used in the ASUKA Kimya product catalog and on the market are listed below according to their physical form and concentration:

  • Alpha Tocopherol (Liquid): Vitamin E concentrate in a viscous liquid form, derived from natural or synthetic sources.
  • Alpha Tocopherol (Powder 50%): Solid formulation with 50% active content, adsorbed onto powder carriers.
  • Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Powder 50%): Powder structure with 50% active ingredient, in acetate form with high stability and protection against oxidation.

Eligibility for Addition to Food

The addition of Vitamin E as a supplement to foods is possible because it is included in Annex-1 of the Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods According to the Turkish Food Codex. This list is the official list of vitamins and minerals permitted for addition to foods.

Daily Intake Dosage in Dietary Supplements

Upon examining the document "List of Restricted Substances and Daily Intake Dosages" prepared within the scope of the Instruction on Approval Procedures for Dietary Supplements, which is considered in the approval processes and formulations of dietary supplements, no maximum or minimum daily intake dosage value is specified for Vitamin E. This information is not specified in the current list in this database.

Legislation and Restrictions

The "Application Instruction for Approval Procedures of Dietary Supplements by the General Directorate of Food and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye" serves as the basis for the marketing and labeling processes of dietary supplements. The vitamin content and usage conditions in products must be specified in accordance with regulations, and the approval process must be completed.