Food Additives List: E Numbers & Ingredient Guides

A natural yellow-orange coloring derived from turmeric, used in a variety of foods including dairy p...

A natural yellow food coloring derived from vitamin B2, used in cereals, dairy products, and supplem...

A synthetic yellow food coloring used in a wide variety of processed foods, beverages, and medicatio...

A synthetic yellow food dye used in various food products and cosmetics. It provides a bright greeni...

A synthetic orange-yellow food dye. It is an azo dye with potential health concerns, including aller...

A natural red dye derived from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, used to color foods, be...

A synthetic red azo dye used to color food and beverages. One of the 'Southampton Six' food coloring...

A synthetic red food dye with high risk profile that has been banned in the United States but remain...

A synthetic red azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' food colorings linked to hyperactivity in c...

Erythrosine (E127, FD&C Red No. 3) is a cherry-red food dye. The FDA revoked its U.S. food-use autho...

A synthetic red food coloring commonly used in candies, sodas, and processed foods. May cause allerg...

A synthetic blue dye used in various food products and medications. Associated with allergic reactio...

A synthetic blue food coloring used in confectionery, ice cream, and beverages. Also known as Indigo...

A synthetic blue food dye widely used in the USA as FD&C Blue 1. May cause allergic reactions. Found...

A natural brown coloring agent made by heating sugar, used in cola drinks, sauces, soups, and baked ...

A synthetic black azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' food colorings linked to hyperactivity in...

A synthetic brown azo dye and one of the 'Southampton Six' linked to hyperactivity in children. Bann...

A natural yellow-orange pigment found in many plants and fruits, used as a food coloring and also se...

A natural orange-red food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, commonly used in chee...

A natural orange-red food coloring derived from red peppers. Contains carotenoids capsanthin and cap...

A natural red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Used as a food coloring and...

A natural red-violet pigment extracted from beetroot. Generally considered safe and used in ice crea...

Natural blue, purple, and red pigments found in berries, red cabbage, and grapes. Have antioxidant p...

A naturally occurring white mineral used as a food color, anti-caking agent, and calcium supplement....

A white mineral pigment used to provide whiteness and opacity to foods, cosmetics, and paints. Conce...

Mineral-derived pigments providing yellow, red, brown, and black colors. Used in confectionery coati...

A naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid used as an effective antimicrobial preservative against...

The potassium salt of sorbic acid and one of the most widely used food preservatives worldwide. Effe...

A preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in acidic foods and beverages. Naturally ...

A widely used synthetic preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds in acidi...

The potassium salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative in beverages and pickles. Like sodium ben...

A preservative and antioxidant commonly used in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods. Can cause r...

A food preservative used in cured and processed meats. Prevents botulism and maintains meat color. C...

A preservative used primarily in processed meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain color. Has...

A preservative used in cured meats, smoked fish, and some cheeses. Converts to nitrite in the body. ...

One of the oldest food preservatives, used in cured meats and hard cheeses. Also known as saltpeter....

The main component of vinegar. Used as a preservative, acidity regulator, and flavoring. The most na...

Naturally produced by fermentation. Found in yogurt, cheese, and pickles. Used as a preservative, ac...

A natural antioxidant and nutrient also known as vitamin C, used to prevent food spoilage and enhanc...

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid. Concerns exist about pot...

Natural emulsifiers derived from soybeans, eggs, or sunflower seeds, used to blend oil and water in ...

A natural acid found in citrus fruits, used widely as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and pre...

A polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in va...

A polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in a wide range of foods, particula...

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, humectant, and stabilizer in sugar-free products, particularly ...

Emulsifiers derived from glycerol and fatty acids, used to blend ingredients, improve texture, and e...

A flavor enhancer that intensifies the savory (umami) taste of foods. Commonly known as MSG, it's on...

A natural plant-based wax used as a glazing agent in confectionery, fruit, and pharmaceutical coatin...

A natural resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glazing agent for confectionery, fruits, and p...

A natural wax derived from sheep's wool, used as a glazing agent, emulsifier, and moisturizer in foo...

A calorie-free artificial sweetener used in sugar-free products, beverages, and as a tabletop sweete...

An artificial sweetener approximately 30-50 times sweeter than sugar, banned in some countries due t...

A sugar alcohol derived from sugar beet, used as a low-calorie sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-...

The oldest artificial sweetener, about 300-400 times sweeter than sugar, used in diet products, beve...

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-free and reduced-calorie foods, with ...

A natural sugar alcohol used as a sweetener with the same sweetness as sugar but fewer calories, par...

An intense artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Widely used in 'diet' or...