E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E105 |
Fast Yellow AB |
Yellow |
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| E160b |
Annatto, bixin, norbixin |
Orange |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E162 |
Beetroot Red, Betanin |
Red |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E101 |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), formerly called lactoflavin |
Yellow-orange |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E161a |
Flavoxanthin |
Golden-yellow and brownish |
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E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E296 |
Malic acid (acid) |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E203 |
Calcium sorbate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E284 |
Boric acid |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E251 |
Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E228 |
Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
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E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E309 |
Delta-tocopherol (synthetic) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| 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. |
| E353 |
Metatartaric acid |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E329 |
Magnesium lactate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E312 |
Dodecyl gallate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E472d |
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E496 |
Sorbitan trioleate |
emulsifier |
|
| E492 |
Sorbitan tristearate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E426 |
Soybean hemicellulose |
|
Approved in the EU |
| E468 |
Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Croscarmellose) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU This additive is under discussion and may be included in a future amendment to the Directive on miscellaneous additives |
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E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E514 |
Sodium sulphates (i) Sodium sulphate (ii) |
acid |
Approved in the EU |
| E507 |
Hydrochloric acid |
acid |
Approved in the EU |
| E585 |
Ferrous lactate |
food colouring |
Approved in the EU |
| E529 |
Calcium oxide (acidity regulator) |
improving agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E557 |
Zinc silicate |
anti-caking agent |
|
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E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E631 |
Disodium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E634 |
Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E628 |
Dipotassium guanylate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E622 |
Monopotassium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E650 |
Zinc acetate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E715 |
Avoparcin |
antibiotic |
|
| E708 |
Penicillin G benzathine |
antibiotic |
|
| E701 |
Tetracyclines |
antibiotic |
|
| E703 |
Oxytetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E714 |
Monensin A |
antibiotic |
|
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E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E928 |
Benzoyl peroxide (improving agent) |
bleach |
|
| E912 |
Montanic acid esters, Montan acid esters |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E949 |
Hydrogen |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
| E968 |
Erythritol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E911 |
Methyl esters of fatty acids |
glazing agent |
|
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E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1400 |
Dextrin (Dextrins, roasted starch white and yellow) (stabiliser) |
thickening agent |
|
| E1519 |
Benzyl alcohol |
|
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| E1520 |
Propylene glycol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E1201 |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1525 |
Hydroxyethyl cellulose |
thickening agent |
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