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 detailsE123
A synthetic red food dye with high risk profile that has been banned in the United States but remain...
- 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 detailsE150a
A natural brown coloring agent made by heating sugar, used in cola drinks, sauces, soups, and baked ...
- 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 detailsE171
A white mineral pigment used to provide whiteness and opacity to foods, cosmetics, and paints. Conce...
Preservatives
- 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 detailsE220
A preservative and antioxidant commonly used in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods. Can cause r...
- View detailsE250
A preservative used primarily in processed meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain color. Has...
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...