E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E164 |
Saffron |
Orange-red |
Approved in the US |
| E101a |
Riboflavin-5'-Phosphate |
Yellow-orange |
Approved in the EU |
| E122 |
Carmoisine (azorubine) |
Red to maroon |
Approved in the EU | Undergoing a voluntary phase-out in the UK. Currently banned in Canada, Japan, Norway, USA EU currently evaluating health risks |
| E161i |
Citranaxanthin |
Deep violet |
|
| E160e |
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) |
Orange-red to yellow |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
 |
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E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E260 |
Acetic acid (preservative) |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E202 |
Potassium sorbate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E215 |
Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E223 |
Sodium metabisulphite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E242 |
Dimethyl dicarbonate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E349 |
Ammonium malate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E390 |
Distearyl thiodipropionate |
|
|
| E306 |
Tocopherols (natural) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E321 |
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E302 |
Calcium ascorbate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E473 |
Sucrose esters of fatty acids |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E422 |
Glycerol (emulsifier) |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E470b |
Magnesium salts of fatty acids (emulsifier) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E495 |
Sorbitan monopalmitate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E461 |
Methyl cellulose |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E539 |
Sodium thiosulphate |
antioxidant |
|
| E559 |
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E518 |
Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts), (acidity regulator) |
firming agent |
|
| E563 |
Sepiolitic clay |
|
|
| E552 |
Calcium silicate |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E630 |
Inosinic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E629 |
Calcium guanylate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E632 |
Dipotassium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E633 |
Calcium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E622 |
Monopotassium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E714 |
Monensin A |
antibiotic |
|
| E707 |
Penicillin G procaine |
antibiotic |
|
| E717 |
Avilamycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E710 |
Spiramycins |
antibiotic |
|
| E711 |
Virginiamycins |
antibiotic |
|
|
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E968 |
Erythritol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E903 |
Carnauba wax |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E943b |
Isobutane |
propellant |
Approved in the EU |
| E949 |
Hydrogen |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
| E999 |
Quillaia extract |
foaming agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1202 |
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (carrier) |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1405 |
Enzyme treated starch |
|
|
| E1414 |
Acetylated distarch phosphate (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1520 |
Propylene glycol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E1501 |
Benzylated hydrocarbons |
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