E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E161h |
Zeaxanthin |
Orange-red |
|
| E155 |
Brown HT (chocolate brown HT) |
Brown |
Approved in the EU |
| E175 |
Gold |
Gold |
Approved in the EU |
| E180 |
Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK |
Red |
Approved in the EU |
| E151 |
Black PN, Brilliant Black BN |
Black |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E237 |
Sodium formate |
preservative |
|
| E264 |
Ammonium acetate |
preservative |
|
| E219 |
Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E251 |
Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E284 |
Boric acid |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E344 |
Lecitin citrate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E315 |
Erythorbic acid |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E334 |
Tartaric acid (L(+)-) |
(acid) |
Approved in the EU |
| E329 |
Magnesium lactate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E381 |
Ammonium ferric citrate |
acidity regulator |
|
|
|
E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E462 |
Ethyl cellulose |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E488 |
Ethoxylated Mono- and Di-Glycerides |
emulsifier |
|
| E474 |
Sucroglycerides |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E487 |
Sodium laurylsulphate |
emulsifier |
|
| E443 |
Brominated vegetable oil |
emulsifier |
|
|
|
E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E586 |
4-Hexylresorcinol |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E510 |
Ammonium chloride, ammonia solution (acidity regulator) |
improving agent |
|
| E545 |
Ammonium polyphosphate |
emulsifier |
|
| E508 |
Potassium chloride (gelling agent) |
seasoning |
Approved in the EU |
| E518 |
Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts), (acidity regulator) |
firming agent |
|
|
|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E635 |
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E622 |
Monopotassium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E625 |
Magnesium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E701 |
Tetracyclines |
antibiotic |
|
| E713 |
Tylosin |
antibiotic |
|
| E715 |
Avoparcin |
antibiotic |
|
| E704 |
Oleandomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E702 |
Chlortetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
|
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E914 |
Oxidized polyethylene wax, oxidized polyethylene |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E904 |
Shellac |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E918 |
Nitrogen oxides |
|
|
| E968 |
Erythritol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E924 |
Potassium bromate |
improving agent |
|
|
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1502 |
Butane-1, 3-diol |
|
|
| E1440 |
Hydroxy propyl starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1404 |
Oxidized starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1505 |
Triethyl citrate |
foam stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1001 |
Choline salts |
emulsifier |
|
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