E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E160c |
Paprika oleoresin, Capsanthin, capsorubin |
Red |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E140 |
Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins: (i) Chlorophylls (ii) Chlorophyllins |
Green |
Approved in the EU |
| E161a |
Flavoxanthin |
Golden-yellow and brownish |
|
| E161j |
Astaxanthin |
Red |
|
| E153 |
Vegetable carbon |
Black |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E213 |
Calcium benzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E202 |
Potassium sorbate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E270 |
Lactic acid (preservative) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E216 |
Propylparaben (propyl para-hydroxybenzoate) |
preservative |
|
| E218 |
Methylparaben (methyl para-hydroxybenzoate) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E399 |
Calcium lactobionate |
|
|
| E354 |
Calcium tartrate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E303 |
Potassium ascorbate |
antioxidant |
|
| E343 |
Magnesium phosphates (i) monomagnesium phosphate (ii) Dimagnesium phosphate |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU This additive is under discussion and may be included in a future amendment to the Directive on miscellaneous additives. |
| E356 |
Sodium adipate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E498 |
Partial polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids of castor oil |
|
|
| E415 |
Xanthan gum (thickener) |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E451 |
Triphosphates (i) Sodium triphosphate (pentasodium triphosphate) (ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E407a |
Processed eucheuma seaweed (thickener) (stabiliser) (gelling agent) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E450 |
Diphosphates (i) Disodium diphosphate (ii) Trisodium diphosphate (iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate (iv) Dipotassium diphosphate (v) Tetrapotassium diphosphate (vi) Dicalcium diphosphate (vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E522 |
Aluminium potassium sulphate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E535 |
Sodium ferrocyanide (acidity regulator) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E572 |
Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate (emulsifier) |
anti-caking agent |
|
| E565 |
Lignosulphonates |
|
|
| E563 |
Sepiolitic clay |
|
|
|
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E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E621 |
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E625 |
Magnesium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E633 |
Calcium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E624 |
Monoammonium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E713 |
Tylosin |
antibiotic |
|
| E712 |
Flavomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E714 |
Monensin A |
antibiotic |
|
| E716 |
Salinomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E706 |
Penicillin G sodium |
antibiotic |
|
|
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E948 |
Oxygen |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
| E954 |
Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E912 |
Montanic acid esters, Montan acid esters |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E944 |
Propane |
propellant |
Approved in the EU |
| E913 |
Lanolin, sheep wool grease |
glazing agent |
|
|
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1504 |
Ethyl acetate |
flavour solvent |
|
| E1518 |
Glyceryl triacetate or triacetin |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E1520 |
Propylene glycol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E1404 |
Oxidized starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1203 |
Polyvinyl alcohol |
|
Approved in 2010 |
|
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