Vitamin E for Ingredient Protection

Here is information regarding your questions about using Vitamin E to protect ingredients from deterioration:

1. Vitamin E T50 vs. dl-alpha tocopherol: Vitamin E T50 typically refers to a blend of natural tocopherols, often standardized to contain 50% total tocopherols. dl-alpha tocopherol, on the other hand, is a synthetic form of alpha-tocopherol. Therefore, they are not the same. Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) is another form, which is a stable ester of Vitamin E.

2. dl-alpha tocopherol vs. Tocotrienol for ingredient protection: Based on the product information, Tocotrienols are stated to have higher antioxidant effects compared to Tocopherols (which includes dl-alpha tocopherol). This suggests that Tocotrienols may offer better protection against ingredient deterioration due to oxidation.

3. Mixing dl-alpha tocopherol and Tocotrienol: Tocotrienols are naturally found alongside Tocopherols as components of natural Vitamin E. Combining different types of antioxidants can often provide more comprehensive protection for a formulation. While the product descriptions do not specify an optimal ratio for mixing dl-alpha tocopherol and Tocotrienols specifically for ingredient protection, using them together based on their recommended individual usage rates is a common practice in formulations to leverage the benefits of different antioxidant mechanisms. You can use both together, or choose one based on your specific formulation needs and desired antioxidant strength.

4. Natural vs. Synthetic / Organic: The product Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) is a synthetic form, indicated by the "dl-" prefix. The product Tocotrienols is described as a component of natural Vitamin E, suggesting a natural origin. The product descriptions for both Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and Tocotrienols do not mention organic certification.