Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (E304)
Updated October 2, 2026
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (E304) is a food additive in the “antioxidants” group. It appears in 2,362 products in our database, 450 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E304
- E-number
- E304
- Function
- Antioxidants
- Found in
- 2,362 products (450 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid.
Popular products with Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 3 
e NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 How to spot Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid?
In our database, Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid most often appears in biscuits, infant formulas, instant mashed potatoes and baby milks.
How many products contain Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid?
2,362 published products on Foodmetria list Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid, including 450 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.