E944: Propane
Main role: food propellant
Also listed as: propane gas
What is E944 (Propane)?
Propane is a gas listed for specific food propellant applications. A regulated food-grade propellant use is distinct from fuel products or uncontrolled release of compressed gas.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is food propellant. A carrier helps incorporate another ingredient, while a processing ingredient may support a manufacturing step or coating. The final declaration and exposure depend on the application and the labeling rules in the relevant market.
Food and formulation examples
- Specified food aerosol systems
- Authorized propellant mixtures
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E944, E 944, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include propane gas. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
A propellant code does not authorize an arbitrary fuel source for food preparation. Follow the instructions and intended use of the packaged food product or dispensing system.
Is E944 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E944 as Propane. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.