E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E129 |
Allura Red AC (FD&C Red 40) |
Red |
Approved in the EU | Banned in Switzerland[citation needed]. Undergoing a voluntary phase out in the UK. Approved in the US |
| E161h |
Zeaxanthin |
Orange-red |
|
| E161j |
Astaxanthin |
Red |
|
| E152 |
Carbon black (hydrocarbon) |
Black |
|
| E175 |
Gold |
Gold |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E265 |
Dehydroacetic acid |
preservative |
|
| E217 |
Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate |
preservative |
|
| E249 |
Potassium nitrite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E220 |
Sulphur dioxide |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E261 |
Potassium acetate (preservative) |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E388 |
Thiodipropionic acid |
|
|
| E337 |
Sodium potassium tartrate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E319 |
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E315 |
Erythorbic acid |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E302 |
Calcium ascorbate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E440 |
Pectins (i) pectin (ii) amidated pectin |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E496 |
Sorbitan trioleate |
emulsifier |
|
| E407a |
Processed eucheuma seaweed (thickener) (stabiliser) (gelling agent) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E432 |
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E495 |
Sorbitan monopalmitate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E576 |
Sodium gluconate |
sequestrant |
Approved in the EU |
| E543 |
Calcium sodium polyphosphate |
emulsifier |
|
| E562 |
Sepiolite |
|
|
| E515 |
Potassium Sulphates (i) Potassium Sulphate (ii) |
|
Approved in the EU |
| E511 |
Magnesium chloride |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E623 |
Calcium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E622 |
Monopotassium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E621 |
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E630 |
Inosinic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E707 |
Penicillin G procaine |
antibiotic |
|
| E703 |
Oxytetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E714 |
Monensin A |
antibiotic |
|
| E702 |
Chlortetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E712 |
Flavomycin |
antibiotic |
|
|
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E924b |
Calcium bromate |
improving agent |
|
| E940 |
Dichlorodifluoromethane |
packaging gas |
Rarely used |
| E943b |
Isobutane |
propellant |
Approved in the EU |
| E928 |
Benzoyl peroxide (improving agent) |
bleach |
|
| E922 |
Potassium persulphate |
improving agent |
|
|
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1413 |
Phosphated distarch phosphate (stabiliser) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1502 |
Butane-1, 3-diol |
|
|
| E1204 |
Pullulan |
|
Approved in the EU |
| E1411 |
Distarch glycerol (thickening agent) |
emulsifier |
|
| E1201 |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
|
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