E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E124 |
Ponceau 4R (Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet 4R) |
Red |
Approved in the EU |
| E100 |
Curcumin (from turmeric) |
Yellow-orange |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E160e |
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) |
Orange-red to yellow |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E102 |
Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5) |
Lemon yellow |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E123 |
Amaranth (FD&C Red 2) |
Dark red |
Approved in the EU |
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E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E250 |
Sodium nitrite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E251 |
Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E281 |
Sodium propionate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E252 |
Potassium nitrate (Saltpetre) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E222 |
Sodium bisulphite (sodium hydrogen sulphite) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
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E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E386 |
Disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate (Disodium EDTA) |
sequestrant |
|
| E389 |
Dilauryl thiodipropionate |
|
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| E355 |
Adipic acid |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E333 |
Calcium citrates (i) Monocalcium citrate (ii) Dicalcium citrate (iii) Calcium citrate (tricalcium citrate) |
acidity regulator, firming agent, sequestrant |
Approved in the EU |
| E366 |
Potassium fumarate |
acidity regulator |
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E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E488 |
Ethoxylated Mono- and Di-Glycerides |
emulsifier |
|
| E408 |
Bakers yeast glycan |
|
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| E440 |
Pectins (i) pectin (ii) amidated pectin |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E479b |
Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E417 |
Tara gum (thickener) |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E530 |
Magnesium oxide (acidity regulator) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E511 |
Magnesium chloride |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E555 |
Potassium aluminium silicate |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E518 |
Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts), (acidity regulator) |
firming agent |
|
| E536 |
Potassium ferrocyanide |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E631 |
Disodium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E623 |
Calcium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E620 |
Glutamic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E713 |
Tylosin |
antibiotic |
|
| E712 |
Flavomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E707 |
Penicillin G procaine |
antibiotic |
|
| E704 |
Oleandomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E708 |
Penicillin G benzathine |
antibiotic |
|
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E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E949 |
Hydrogen |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
| E953 |
Isomalt, Isomaltitol |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E927a |
Azodicarbonamide |
improving agent |
|
| E954 |
Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E960 |
Steviol glycosides |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1505 |
Triethyl citrate |
foam stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1101 |
Proteases ((i)Protease, (ii)Papain, (iii)Bromelain, (iv)Ficin) |
stabiliser, flavour enhancer |
|
| E1501 |
Benzylated hydrocarbons |
|
|
| E1200 |
Polydextrose |
stabiliser, thickening agent, humectant, carrier |
Approved in the EU |
| E1443 |
Hydroxy propyl distarch glycerol |
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