E-Number Additives List
Comprehensive guide to food additives, their safety, and potential health impacts.
Colors
- View detailsE100
A natural yellow-orange coloring derived from turmeric, used in a variety of foods including dairy p...
- View detailsE101
A natural yellow food coloring derived from vitamin B2, used in cereals, dairy products, and supplem...
- View detailsE102
A synthetic yellow food coloring used in a wide variety of processed foods, beverages, and medicatio...
- View detailsE104
A synthetic yellow food dye used in various food products and cosmetics. It provides a bright greeni...
- View detailsE110
A synthetic orange-yellow food dye. It is an azo dye with potential health concerns, including aller...
- View detailsE120
A natural red dye derived from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, used to color foods, be...
- View detailsE122
A synthetic red azo dye used to color food and beverages. One of the 'Southampton Six' food coloring...
- View detailsE123
A synthetic red food dye with high risk profile that has been banned in the United States but remain...
- View detailsE124
A synthetic red azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' food colorings linked to hyperactivity in c...
- View detailsE127
A synthetic cherry-red food dye containing iodine. Linked to thyroid disruption at high doses. Banne...
- View detailsE129
A synthetic red food coloring commonly used in candies, sodas, and processed foods. May cause allerg...
- View detailsE131
A synthetic blue dye used in various food products and medications. Associated with allergic reactio...
- View detailsE132
A synthetic blue food coloring used in confectionery, ice cream, and beverages. Also known as Indigo...
- View detailsE133
A synthetic blue food dye widely used in the USA as FD&C Blue 1. May cause allergic reactions. Found...
- View detailsE150a
A natural brown coloring agent made by heating sugar, used in cola drinks, sauces, soups, and baked ...
- View detailsE151
A synthetic black azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' food colorings linked to hyperactivity in...
- View detailsE155
A synthetic brown azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' linked to hyperactivity in children. Bann...
- View detailsE160a
A natural yellow-orange pigment found in many plants and fruits, used as a food coloring and also se...
- View detailsE160b
A natural orange-red food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, commonly used in chee...
- View detailsE160c
A natural orange-red food coloring derived from red peppers. Contains carotenoids capsanthin and cap...
- View detailsE160d
A natural red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Used as a food coloring and...
- View detailsE162
A natural red-violet pigment extracted from beetroot. Generally considered safe and used in ice crea...
- View detailsE163
Natural blue, purple, and red pigments found in berries, red cabbage, and grapes. Have antioxidant p...
- View detailsE170
A naturally occurring white mineral used as a food color, anti-caking agent, and calcium supplement....
- View detailsE171
A white mineral pigment used to provide whiteness and opacity to foods, cosmetics, and paints. Conce...
- View detailsE172
Mineral-derived pigments providing yellow, red, brown, and black colors. Used in confectionery coati...
Preservatives
- View detailsE200
A naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid used as an effective antimicrobial preservative against...
- View detailsE202
The potassium salt of sorbic acid and one of the most widely used food preservatives worldwide. Effe...
- View detailsE210
A preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in acidic foods and beverages. Naturally ...
- View detailsE211
A widely used synthetic preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds in acidi...
- View detailsE212
The potassium salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative in beverages and pickles. Like sodium ben...
- View detailsE220
A preservative and antioxidant commonly used in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods. Can cause r...
- View detailsE249
A food preservative used in cured and processed meats. Prevents botulism and maintains meat color. C...
- View detailsE250
A preservative used primarily in processed meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain color. Has...
- View detailsE251
A preservative used in cured meats, smoked fish, and some cheeses. Converts to nitrite in the body. ...
- View detailsE252
One of the oldest food preservatives, used in cured meats and hard cheeses. Also known as saltpeter....
- View detailsE260
The main component of vinegar. Used as a preservative, acidity regulator, and flavoring. The most na...
- View detailsE270
Naturally produced by fermentation. Found in yogurt, cheese, and pickles. Used as a preservative, ac...
Antioxidants
- View detailsE300
A natural antioxidant and nutrient also known as vitamin C, used to prevent food spoilage and enhanc...
- View detailsE320
A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid. Concerns exist about pot...
- View detailsE322
Natural emulsifiers derived from soybeans, eggs, or sunflower seeds, used to blend oil and water in ...
Acidity Regulators
- View detailsE330
A natural acid found in citrus fruits, used widely as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and pre...
Thickeners and Stabilizers
- View detailsE407
A polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in va...
- View detailsE415
A polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in a wide range of foods, particula...
- View detailsE420
A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, humectant, and stabilizer in sugar-free products, particularly ...
- View detailsE471
Emulsifiers derived from glycerol and fatty acids, used to blend ingredients, improve texture, and e...
Flavor Enhancers
- View detailsE621
A flavor enhancer that intensifies the savory (umami) taste of foods. Commonly known as MSG, it's on...
Miscellaneous
- View detailsE903
A natural plant-based wax used as a glazing agent in confectionery, fruit, and pharmaceutical coatin...
- View detailsE904
A natural resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glazing agent for confectionery, fruits, and p...
- View detailsE913
A natural wax derived from sheep's wool, used as a glazing agent, emulsifier, and moisturizer in foo...
- View detailsE950
A calorie-free artificial sweetener used in sugar-free products, beverages, and as a tabletop sweete...
- View detailsE952
An artificial sweetener approximately 30-50 times sweeter than sugar, banned in some countries due t...
- View detailsE953
A sugar alcohol derived from sugar beet, used as a low-calorie sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-...
- View detailsE954
The oldest artificial sweetener, about 300-400 times sweeter than sugar, used in diet products, beve...
- View detailsE965
A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-free and reduced-calorie foods, with ...
- View detailsE967
A natural sugar alcohol used as a sweetener with the same sweetness as sugar but fewer calories, par...
Artificial Sweeteners
- View detailsE951
An intense artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Widely used in 'diet' or...
