| Number | Name | Description | Examples of Use |
| E100 |
Curcumin |
Naturally occurring orange/yellow colour, extracted from the spice turmeric |
Used in pastries, confectionery, sauces and soups |
| E101 |
Riboflavin or lactoflavin |
Naturally occurring B group vitamin usually obtained from yeast or produced synthetically. |
Enrichment and fortification of food. Added to processed cheese as yellow/orange colour |
| E102 |
Tartrazine |
Widely used yellow/orange colour |
Found in soft drinks, cakes, biscuits, puddings, meat products, sauces, tinned and packet convenience foods and confectionery |
| E104 |
Quinoline Yellow |
A synthetic coal tar dye, greenish yellow in colour |
Used with other yellow colours, especially in smoked fish |
| E110 |
Sunset Yellow |
A synthetic coal tar dye, yellow in colour, used with E102 |
Found in soft drinks, cakes, biscuits, puddings, meat products, sauces, tinned and packet convenience foods and confectionery |
| E120 |
Cochineal |
Natural red colour obtained from egg yolk and dried insects. Can be manufactured |
Red colour in foods |
| E122 |
Carmoisine |
A synthetic coal tar dye, red/purple in colour |
Often added to raspberry and chocolate flavoured deserts, marzipan, jam, cherryade, bottled sauce and breaded products |
| E123 |
Amaranth |
A synthetic coal tar dye, red in colour |
Sometimes used in gravy mixes, meat patties, and blackcurrant drinks |
| E124 |
Ponceau 4R |
A synthetic coal tar dye, red in colour |
Often used to restore red colour to tinned strawberries. Also added to strawberry jam, jelly and ice cream, tomato soup, savoury rice, cheesecake mix and some meat products |
| E127 |
Erythrosine |
A synthetic coal tar dye, red in colour, rich in mineral iodine. |
Regular component of glace cherries, peach melba yogurt, vacuum-packed ham and pork, tinned strawberries and certain flavours of chips and potato based snacks. |
| E128 |
Red 2G |
A synthetic coal tar dye, red in colour. |
Pork pies, sausages and other meat products. |
| E129 |
Allura Red AC |
Colouring agent |
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| E131 |
Patent Blue V |
Colouring agent |
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| E132 |
Indigo Carmine |
A synthetic coal tar dye, blue in colour. |
Added to gravy mix and certain meat products. |
| E133 |
Brilliant Blue |
A synthetic coal tar dye, blue in colour. Often mixed with E102 to make green. |
Bacon flavour snacks. |
| E140 |
Chlorophyll |
Naturally occurring green pigment found in leaves and stems of plants. Also manufactured. |
Added to green vegetables to enhance their colour. |
| E141 |
Copper complex of Chlorophyll |
A more stable colour obtained by a reaction between copper and manufactured chlorophyll. |
Used to heighten the green colour of products such as cucumber relish. |
| E142 |
Green S |
A synthetic coal tar dye, green in colour. |
Used to restore the expected green colour to tinned peas. Also added to asparagus soup, lemon or lime drinks and jellies and mint sauce. |
| E150 |
Caramel |
Commonly used brown colour and flavouring agent made from the caramelisation or burning of sugar by heat or chemicals. |
Used in soft drinks, gravy mix, brown bread, cakes, biscuits, malt vinegar, marmalade and beef products. |
| E150b |
Caustic sulphite caramel |
Colouring agent |
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| E150c |
Ammonia caramel |
Colouring agent |
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| E150d |
Sulphite ammonia caramel |
Colouring agent |
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| E151 |
Black PN |
A synthetic coal tar dye, black in colour. |
Used to darken fruits sauces. |
| E153 |
Carbon Black/Vegetable Carbon |
Natural black colour obtained from burnt plant material, now often manufactured. |
Added to concentrated fruit juices, preserves and jellies. |
| E154 |
Brown FK |
A synthetic coal tar dye, brown in colour. |
Added to smoked fish. |
| E155 |
Chocolate Brown HT |
A synthetic coal tar dye, brown in colour. |
Various foods. |
| E160 a - f |
Carotenoids |
Plant pigments derived from carrots, tomatoes, apricots, oranges, rosehip and green leafy vegetables. Now mostly manufactured. |
Provide a range of colours from yellow to red. |
| E160a |
Alpha-, Beta, Gamma-carotenes |
Beta-carotene is a well-known substance that is converted by the body to Vitamin A. Orange in colour. |
Added to biscuits, cakes, margarine, creamed rice, cheese products and certain soups. |
| E160b |
Annatto |
Orange/peach pigment naturally present in butter and cheese. |
Used to give creamy colour to creamed rice, coffee creamer, pastry, cheese and cheese products. |
| E160c |
Paprika extract; Capsanthian; Capsorubin |
Colouring agent |
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| E160d |
Lycopene |
Colouring agent |
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| E160e |
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C30) |
Colouring agent |
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| E160f |
Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (C30) |
Colouring agent |
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| E161 a: g |
Xanthrophylls |
Carotenoid pigments providing natural yellow to red colours. |
No typical products. |
| E161b |
Lutein |
Colouring agent |
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| E161g |
Canthaxanthin |
Colouring agent |
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| E162 |
Betanin (Beetroot Red) |
Naturally occurring red/purple colour in beetroots. |
May be added to oxtail soup. |
| E163 |
Anthocyanins |
Plant pigments with colours ranging from red to blue. |
Naturally present in red cabbage and grapes. |
| E170 |
Calcium Carbonate (Chalk) |
Naturally occurring mineral. It has various functions including acid regulator, firming agent, releasing agent and nutrient. |
It is added to white flour as a calcium supplement to replace the loss due to refining. Frequently an ingredient in bread and baked products. |
| E170 |
Calcium carbonates |
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| E171 |
Titanium dioxide |
Colouring agent |
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| E172 |
Iron oxide |
Naturally occurring mineral. Added to fortify food. |
Added to flour and breakfast cereals. |
| E173 |
Aluminium |
Colouring agent |
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| E174 |
Silver |
Colouring agent |
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| E175 |
Gold |
Colouring agent |
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| E180 |
Litholrubine BK |
Colouring agent |
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| E200 |
Sorbic Acid |
Naturally occurring in some fruit but generally manufactured synthetically for use as a food preservative. |
Commonly added to soft drinks, cheese spread, frozen pizza and cakes. |
| E201 |
Sodium Sorbate |
Salt of Sorbic Acid. |
As for Sorbic Acid. |
| E202 |
Potassium Sorbate |
Salt of Sorbic Acid. |
Used to preserve glace cherries. |
| E203 |
Calcium Sorbate |
Salt of Sorbic Acid. |
As for Sorbic Acid. |
| E210 |
Benzoic Acid |
Occurs naturally in cherry bark, raspberries, tea, anise and cassia bark, but largely prepared synthetically for commercial use. |
Acts as a preservative and anti-oxidant most frequently in fruit products, soft drinks, pickled produce and salad dressings. |
| E211 |
Sodium Benzoate |
Salt of Benzoic Acid. |
In bottled sauces. |
| E212 |
Potassium Benzoate |
Salt of Benzoic Acid. |
As per Benzoic Acid. |
| E213 |
Calcium Benzoate |
Salt of Benzoic Acid. |
As per Benzoic Acid. |
| E214 |
Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
|
| E214-219 |
Hydroxy Benzoate salts |
Salts of Benzoic Acid. |
As per Benzoic Acid. |
| E215 |
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
|
| E216 |
Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
|
| E217 |
Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
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| E218 |
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
|
| E219 |
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Preservative |
|
| E220 |
Sulfur Dioxide |
Gas prepared chemically for use as a food preservative, flour improver, bleaching agent and vitamin C stabiliser. |
Found in carbonated drinks, marmalade, glace cherries, mixed peel, cakes, fruit based products and meat products. |
| E221 |
Sodium sulphite |
Preservative |
|
| E222 |
Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite/Bisulphite |
Synthetic preservative and bleaching agent. |
Often added to wine and beer. |
| E223 |
Sodium Metabisulphite |
Synthetic preservative. |
Added to sausages and some bottled sauces. |
| E224 |
Potassium metabisulphite |
Preservative |
|
| E226 |
Calcium sulphite |
Preservative |
|
| E227 |
Calcium hydrogen sulphite |
Preservative |
|
| E228 |
Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
Preservative |
|
| E230 |
Biphenyl; diphenyl |
Preservative |
|
| E231 |
Orthophenyl phenol |
Preservative |
|
| E232 |
Sodium orthophenyl phenol |
Preservative |
|
| E234 |
Nisin |
Preservative |
|
| E235 |
Natamycin |
Preservative |
|
| E239 |
Hexamethylene tetramine |
Preservative |
|
| E242 |
Dimethyl dicarbonate |
Preservative |
|
| E249 |
Potassium Nitrite |
Naturally occurring mineral used as a preservative and as a colour fixative. |
Used in cooked meats, sausages and in cured meats. |
| E250 |
Sodium Nitrite |
Derived from sodium nitrate by chemical or bacterial action. Acts as a preservative and colour fixative. |
Added to cooked and cured meats, bacon and pork sausages. |
| E250 |
Sodium nitrite |
Preservative |
|
| E251 |
Sodium Nitrate |
Naturally occurring mineral usually manufactured synthetically for use as a food preservative and colour fixative. |
In cooked meats, bacon, ham and cheese. |
| E252 |
Potassium Nitrate |
Naturally occurring but more usually produced artificially from waste animal and vegetable material. This additive is one of the oldest and most effective preservatives for meat. Also acts as a curing agent. |
Found in cured and cooked meats, and sausages. |
| E260 |
Acetic Acid |
Natural component of vinegar but generally manufactured from wood. Used as a preservative, acid or colour diluent. |
Found in pickles, bottled sauces and chutneys. |
| E260 |
Acetic acid |
|
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| E261 |
Potassium acetate |
|
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| E262 |
Sodium acetate |
|
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| E263 |
Calcium acetate |
|
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| E270 |
Lactic Acid |
Produced by the fermentation of lactose, which is the sugar present in milk. It occurs naturally in soured milk and yogurt and acts as a preservative, acid, flavour and assists the action of anti-oxidants. |
Widely used in salad dressings, cakes, biscuits, confectionery and certain types of prepared meat dishes. |
| E270 |
Lactic acid |
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| E280 |
Propionic Acid |
Fatty acid produced by animals in the process of digestion, but generally manufactures synthetically. Functions as a preservative. |
Added to baked goods. |
| E281 |
Sodium Propionate |
Salt of propionic acid. |
Added to baked goods. |
| E282 |
Calcium Propionate |
Salt of propionic acid. Found naturally in Swiss cheese. |
Added to baked goods. |
| E283 |
Potassium Propionate |
Salt of propionic acid. |
Added to baked goods. |
| E284 |
Boric acid |
Preservative |
|
| E285 |
Sodium tetraborate; borax |
Preservative |
|
| E290 |
Carbon Dioxide |
Gas present in air, but produced synthetically for food. Adds the fizz to fizzy drinks (carbonation), but is also used as a coolant, freezant, propellant, preservative and packaging gas. |
Carbonated drinks. |
| E290 |
Carbon dioxide |
|
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| E296 |
Malic acid |
|
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| E297 |
Fumaric Acid |
Prepared synthetically as an acid flavour. |
Baked products. |
| E300 |
L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) |
Occurs naturally in fruit and vegetables but is synthesised biologically. It acts as a preservative, anti-oxidant, meat colour fixative, and flour improver. Also a vitamin. |
Found in fruit juices, bread, baked products, powdered mashed potatoes, etc. |
| E301 |
Sodium L-Ascorbate |
Salt of ascorbic acid. |
Added to cured meats. |
| E302 |
Calcium L-Ascorbate |
Salt of ascorbic acid. |
Similar function to Ascorbic Acid. |
| E304 |
Ascorbyl Palmitate |
Salt of ascorbic acid. |
Used in sausage and cured meats. |
| E306 |
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Obtained from soya bean oil, wheatgerm, rice germ, cottonseed, maize and green leaves. Used as an antioxidant and nutrient. |
Added to fats and oils. |
| E307 |
Synthetic Alpha Tocopherol |
Synthetic products of Tocopherol with similar functions. |
Added to fats, oils and sausages. |
| E308 |
Synthetic Gamma Tocopherol |
Synthetic products of Tocopherol with similar functions. |
Added to fats, oils and sausages. |
| E309 |
Synthetic Delta Tocopherol |
Synthetic products of Tocopherol with similar functions. |
Added to fats, oils and sausages. |
| E310 |
Propyl Gallate |
Synthetically prepared antioxidant. |
Added to fats and oils. Will be found in fried foods. May give rise to a bitter taste. |
| E311 |
Octyl Gallate |
Synthetic product similar to Propyl Gallate with similar function. |
Added to fats and oils. |
| E312 |
Dodecyl Gallate |
Synthetic product similar to Propyl Gallate with similar function. |
Added to fats and oils. |
| E315 |
Erythorbic acid |
Antioxidants |
|
| E316 |
Sodium erythorbate |
Antioxidants |
|
| E320 |
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
Antioxidant manufactured synthetically for use alone or with E280, E310, or E330 |
Often found in chips and other potato snacks, biscuits, pastry, bottled sauces and fried foods. |
| E321 |
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
Synthetically prepared antioxidant. |
Similar to Butylated Hydroxyanisole. |
| E322 |
Lecithins |
Type of fat or lipid compound found naturally in all living organisms, protective against cholesterol deposition. Egg yolk is a rich source of lecithins, but commercially, most is obtained from soya beans. Used as an antioxidant, and emulsifier. |
Found in chocolate and chocolate products, powdered milk, margarine and potato snacks. |
| E325 |
Sodium lactate |
Salt of lactic acid (E270) used as a humectant |
Added to confectionery. |
| E326 |
Potassium Lactate |
Salt of lactic acid (E270) used as an acid regulator. |
Acid regulator. |
| E327 |
Calcium Lactate |
Salt of lactic acid (E270) used as an acid regulator and firming agent |
Frequently incorporated into baking powder. |
| E330 |
Citric Acid |
Occurs naturally in citrus fruit but may also be prepared from the fermentation of molasses. Used as an antioxidant, preservative, acid regulator and flour improver. |
Typically added to pickles, bottled sauces, dairy and baked products. |
| E331 |
Sodium Citrate |
Salt of Citric Acid with similar functions. |
As for E330. |
| E332 |
Potassium Citrate |
Salt of Citric Acid with similar functions. |
As for E330. |
| E333 |
Calcium Citrate |
Salt of Citric Acid, which acts as an acid regulator, emulsifier and firming agent. |
Found in carbonated drinks, wine, confectionery and cheese products. |
| E334 |
Tartaric Acid |
Natural product of wine making used as an acid regulator. |
Added to baking powder. |
| E335 |
Sodium L-Tartrate |
Salt of Tartaric Acid with similar function. |
As for E334. |
| E336 |
Potassium L-Tartrate (Cream of Tartar) |
Salt of Tartaric Acid with similar function. |
As for E334. |
| E337 |
Sodium potassium tartrate |
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| E338 |
Phosphoric acid |
|
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| E339 |
Sodium phosphates |
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| E340 |
Potassium phosphates |
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| E341 |
Calcium Orthophosphates (Pyrophosphates) |
Synthetic products of a naturally occurring mineral. Used as an anti-caking agent, acid regulator, emulsifier, flour improver, nutrient and an aid to antioxidants. |
Found in potato snacks, pastry mix and baking powder. |
| E341 |
Calcium Phosphate |
Rising agent. |
Baked products. |
| E343 |
Magnesium phosphates |
|
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| E350 |
Sodium malates |
|
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| E351 |
Potassium malate |
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| E352 |
Calcium malates |
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| E353 |
Metatartaric acid |
|
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| E354 |
Calcium tartrate |
|
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| E355 |
Adipic acid |
|
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| E356 |
Sodium adipate |
|
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| E357 |
Potassium adipate |
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| E363 |
Succinic acid |
|
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| E380 |
Triammonium citrate |
|
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| E385 |
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate; calcium disodium EDTA |
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| E400 |
Alginic Acid |
Emulsifier, stabiliser and gelling agent or thickener extracted from brown seaweed. |
Frequently added to ice cream, instant desserts and puddings. |
| E401 |
Sodium Alginate |
Salt of Alginic Acid with similar functions. |
As for E400. |
| E402 |
Potassium alginate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E403 |
Ammonium alginate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E404 |
Calcium alginate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E405 |
Propane-1,2-diol alginate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E406 |
Agar |
Naturally occurring gum extracted from seaweeds. It is not digested so acts a source of dietary fibre. Also acts as a stabiliser and gelling agent. |
Used in tinned ham, meat glazes and in ice cream. |
| E407 |
Carrageenan (Irish Moss) |
Gum naturally present in red seaweed. Used as an emulsifier, stabiliser, and gelling agent. |
Found in ice cream. |
| E407a |
Processed eucheuma seaweed |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E410 |
Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Seed Gum) |
Natural extract from the Carob tree seed. Similar to E407. |
Added to ice cream, and soups. Carob is a non-caffeine containing substitute for cocoa and chocolate. Used in beverages, confectionery and baked products. |
| E412 |
Guar Gum (Cluster Bean Gum) |
Naturally occurring seed gum from a tree of the pea family. Used as a thickener and stabiliser. |
Added to bottled sauces, soup, ice cream and frozen desserts. |
| E413 |
Tragacanth |
Natural gum obtained from a tree of the pea family. Used as a stabiliser, emulsifier and thickener. Used to prevent crystallisation of sugar. |
As E412 and in confectionery. |
| E414 |
Acacia (Gum Arabic) |
Similar to E413. |
Similar to E413. |
| E415 |
Xanthan Gum |
Made from fermentation of carbohydrates by bacteria. Used as an emulsifier, stabiliser and thickener. |
Added to ice cream and bottled sauces. |
| E416 |
Karaya gum |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E417 |
Tara gum |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E418 |
Gellan gum |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E420 |
Sorbitol |
Sugar alcohol produced from glucose. Is less quickly absorbed than sugar so often used as a sweetener. Also used as a humectant and food colour diluent. May have a laxative effect in large doses. |
Widely used in diabetic confectionery, preserves, biscuits, cakes and soft drink. |
| E421 |
Mannitol |
Sugar alcohol derived from mannose, but general manufactured from seaweed. Acts as a sweetener, emulsifier, anti-caking agent and thickener. |
Used in confectionery and desserts. |
| E422 |
Glycerol |
Naturally occurring in many plant cells but generally prepared commercially from fats and oils. Used as a humectant. |
In confectionery and cake icing. |
| E422 |
Glycerine |
Colourless sweet liquid obtained from fatty acids, flavour and bulking agent. |
Cake icing. |
| E425 |
Konjac |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E431 |
Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate |
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| E432 |
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate; Polysorbate 20 |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E433 |
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80 |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E434 |
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E435 |
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate; Polysorbate 60 |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E436 |
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E440 (a) |
Pectin |
Occurs naturally in fruits, roots and stems of plants. |
Used as a stabiliser and jelling agent. Added to preserves, jellies and mint sauce. |
| E440 (b) |
Amidated Pectin |
Chemically treated Pectin used as an emulsifier and jelling agent. |
Preserves and jellies. |
| E442 |
Ammonium phosphatides |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E444 |
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E445 |
Glycerol esters of wood rosins |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E450 (a-c) |
Sodium and Potassium Phosphate salts |
Synthetically prepared emulsifiers, stabilisers and humectants. |
Added to meat products, bread, sausages and cheese products such as cheese spread. |
| E451 |
Triphosphates |
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| E452 |
Polyphosphates |
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| E459 |
Beta-cyclodextrin |
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| E460 |
Cellulose |
Fibrous part of plant cell walls used as a bulking agent. |
Used in high fibre bread and low calorie products. |
| E461 |
Methylcellulose |
Derived from Cellulose with similar properties. |
Used in slimming foods. |
| E463 |
Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E464 |
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E465 |
Ethylmethylcellulose |
Derived from Cellulose with similar properties. |
Added to fruitcake and bottled sauces. |
| E466 |
Carboxymethylcellulose |
Derived from Cellulose with similar properties. |
Used in ice cream, cream products and cheesecake mix. |
| E467 |
Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E468 |
Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E469 |
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E470 |
Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids |
Synthetically manufactured emulsifiers, stabilisers and anti-caking agents. |
Crisps and potato snacks. |
| E471 |
Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acid |
Normal products of fat digestion but are prepared synthetically. |
Frequently added to powdered milk, packet soup, cake, crisps, and potato snacks, bread and baked products and margarine. |
| E471 (a-e) |
Acid reactions with E471:
(a) Acetic
(b) Lactic
(c) Citric
(d) Tartaric
(e) Diacetyl Tartaric |
Functions include emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener, humectant and releasing agent. |
Found in cheesecake mix, soups, bread and baked products. |
| E472a |
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E472b |
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E472c |
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E472d |
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E472e |
Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E472f |
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E473 |
Sucrose esters of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E474 |
Sucroglycerides |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E475 |
Polyglycerol Ester of Fatty Acids |
Synthetic product of E471 used as an emulsifier and stabiliser. |
Puddings and packet cheesecakes. |
| E476 |
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E477 |
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E479b |
Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E481 |
Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate |
Prepared synthetically from Lactic Acid, used as a stabiliser and emulsifier. |
Potato snacks. |
| E482 |
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E483 |
Stearyl tartrate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E491 |
Sorbitan monostearate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
|
| E492 |
Sorbitan tristearate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E493 |
Sorbitan monolaurate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E494 |
Sorbitan monooleate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E495 |
Sorbitan monopalmitate |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E500 |
Sodium Bicarbonate/ Hydrogen Carbonate (Bicarb of Soda) |
Prepared synthetically for use as an acid regulator, firming agent, release agent, raising agent and diluent. |
Malted drinks, tinned custard, cheesy potato snacks, bread and bread products. |
| E501 |
Potassium carbonates |
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| E503 |
Ammonium carbonates |
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| E504 |
Magnesium Carbonate |
Naturally occurring mineral used as an anti-caking agent. |
Table salt and icing sugar. |
| E507 |
Hydrochloric acid |
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| E508 |
Potassium Chloride |
Natural occurring chemical often associated with rock salt. Used as an emulsifier, stabiliser, salt substitute and dietary supplement. |
Found in low sodium or salt products. |
| E509 |
Calcium Chloride |
Product of natural salt brine, but more often prepared chemically. Used as a firming agent and to prevent texture deterioration. |
Red kidney beans. |
| E511 |
Magnesium chloride |
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| E512 |
Stannous chloride |
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| E513 |
Sulphuric acid |
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| E514 |
Sodium sulphates |
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| E515 |
Potassium sulphates |
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| E516 |
Calcium sulphate |
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| E517 |
Ammonium sulphate |
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| E520 |
Aluminium sulphate |
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| E521 |
Aluminium sodium sulphate |
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| E522 |
Aluminium potassium sulphate |
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| E523 |
Aluminium ammonium sulphate |
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| E524 |
Sodium hydroxide |
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| E525 |
Potassium hydroxide |
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| E526 |
Calcium hydroxide |
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| E527 |
Ammonium hydroxide |
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| E528 |
Magnesium hydroxide |
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| E529 |
Calcium oxide |
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| E530 |
Magnesium oxide |
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| E535 |
Sodium ferrocyanide |
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| E536 |
Potassium ferrocyanide |
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| E538 |
Calcium ferrocyanide |
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| E541 |
Sodium Aluminium Phosphate |
Synthetically prepared raising agent. |
Self-raising flower. |
| E551 |
Silicon Dioxide (Silica) |
Derived from sand. Used as an anti-caking agent. |
Potato snacks |
| E552 |
Calcium Silicate |
Salt of Silicon Dioxide with similar functions. Also used as a glazing agent, acid regulator, releasing agent and as a coating agent. |
Found in chewing gum, meat pies, salt and confectionery. |
| E553 |
Sodium Silico Aluminate/ magnesium silicate |
Salt of Silicon Dioxide with similar functions. |
Often found in packet noodles. |
| E554 |
Sodium aluminium silicate |
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| E555 |
Potassium aluminium silicate |
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| E556 |
Aluminium calcium silicate |
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| E558 |
Bentonite |
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| E559 |
Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
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| E570 |
Fatty acids |
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| E574 |
Gluconic acid |
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| E575 |
Glucono delta-lactone |
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| E576 |
Sodium gluconate |
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| E577 |
Potassium gluconate |
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| E578 |
Calcium gluconate |
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| E579 |
Ferrous gluconate |
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| E585 |
Ferrous lactate |
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| E620 |
L-Glutamic Acid |
Naturally occurring amino acid obtained from protein but generally manufactured by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates. Used as a flavour enhancer and salt substitute. |
Used as a nutrient to increase protein values. |
| E621 |
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) |
Present naturally in seaweed but generally prepared chemically from sugar beet. Flavour enhancer of protein rich foods. |
Meat, Chinese foods, packet convenience meals and snacks (eg. soup), dries products, crisps and potato snacks. |
| E622 |
Monopotassium Glutamate |
Similar to Monosodium Glutamate. |
Similar to 621. |
| E623 |
Calcium Glutamate |
Similar to Monosodium Glutamate. |
Similar to 621. |
| E624 |
Monoammonium glutamate |
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| E625 |
Magnesium diglutamate |
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| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
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| E627 |
Sodium Guanylate |
Occurs naturally in sardines and yeast extract but generally manufactured synthetically. Used as a flavour enhancer. |
Often added to crisps and other potato snacks, gravy granules and pre-cooked dried rice. |
| E628 |
Dipotassium guanylate |
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| E629 |
Calcium guanylate |
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| E630 |
lnosinic acid |
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| E631 |
Sodium Inosinate |
Made from sardines and meat extract. |
Similar to 627. |
| E632 |
Dipotassium inosinate |
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| E633 |
Calcium inosinate |
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| E634 |
Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides |
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| E635 |
Sodium-5-Ribonucleotide |
Mixture of 627 and 631. |
Added to crisps and potato snacks and packet soups. |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
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| E650 |
Zinc acetate |
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| E900 |
Dimethylpolysiloxane |
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| E901 |
Beeswax, white and yellow |
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| E902 |
Candelilla wax |
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| E903 |
Carnauba wax |
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| E904 |
Shellac |
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| E905 |
Microcrystalline wax |
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| E912 |
Montan acid esters |
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| E914 |
Oxidised Polyethylene wax |
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| E920 |
L-Cysteine |
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| E927 |
Azodicarbonamide |
Chemically manufactured flour improver. |
Common ingredient in flour, bread and baked products. |
| E927b |
Carbamide |
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| E938 |
Argon |
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| E939 |
Helium |
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| E941 |
Nitrogen |
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| E942 |
Nitrous oxide |
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| E943a |
Butane |
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| E943b |
Iso-butane |
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| E944 |
Propane |
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| E948 |
Oxygen |
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| E949 |
Hydrogen |
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| E950 |
Acesulfame K |
Sweeteners |
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| E951 |
Aspartame |
New artificial sweetener of protein origin. Contains phenylalanine. |
Artificial sweeteners, confectionery, ice cream, low calorie desserts and soft drinks. |
| E951 |
Aspartame |
Sweeteners |
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| E952 |
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts |
Sweeteners |
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| E953 |
lsomalt |
Sweeteners |
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| E954 |
Saccharin |
Calorie-free artificial sweetener. |
Low calorie products, soft drinks and confectionery. |
| E957 |
Thaumatin |
Sweeteners |
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| E959 |
Neohesperidine DC |
Sweeteners |
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| E965 |
Glucose (hydrogenated) or Maltitol |
Natural occurring sugar in grapes, corn, etc. |
Confectionery, cakes, biscuits, puddings, desserts, soft drinks, convenience foods. |
| E966 |
Lactitol |
Sweeteners |
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| E967 |
Xylitol |
Sweeteners |
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| E999 |
Quillaia extract |
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| E1103 |
Invertase |
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
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| E1105 |
Lysozyme |
Preservative |
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| E1200 |
Polydextrose |
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| E1200 |
Polydextrose |
Natural occurring sugar in grapes, corn, etc. |
Confectionery, cakes, biscuits, puddings, desserts, soft drinks, convenience foods. |
| E1201 |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
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| E1202 |
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone |
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| E1400-1414 |
Starches |
Generally of maize, corn, potato, wheat or tapioca in origin. Used to modify texture and stability. |
Sauces, chutneys, confectionery, desserts, meat, fish, dairy, baked products. |
| E1404 |
Oxidised starch |
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| E1410 |
Monostarch phosphate |
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| E1412 |
Distarch phosphate |
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| E1413 |
Phosphated distarch phosphate |
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| E1414 |
Acetylated starch |
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| E1420 |
Acetylated Starch |
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| E1422 |
Acetylated distarch adipate |
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| E1440 |
Hydroxyl propyl starch |
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| E1442 |
Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate |
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| E1450 |
Starch sodium octenyl succinate |
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| E1451 |
Acetylated oxidised starch |
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| E1505 |
Triethyl citrate |
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| E1518 |
Glyceryl triacetate; triacetin |
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| E1520 |
Propylene Glycol |
Synthetic carrier for extracts, flavours and spices. Functions as a stabiliser and humectant. |
Miscellaneous foods. |
