Octyl gallate (E311)
Updated October 2, 2026
Octyl gallate (E311) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 20 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E311
- E-number
- E311
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 20 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Octyl gallate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Octyl gallate.
Popular products with Octyl gallate
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d NOVA 3 Octyl gallate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Octyl gallate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Octyl gallate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Octyl gallate?
In our database, Octyl gallate most often appears in sweetened beverages, potato salads, non-alcoholic beers and meals.
How many products contain Octyl gallate?
20 published products on Foodmetria list Octyl gallate, including 1 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.