E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E141 |
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (i) Copper complexes of chlorophylls (ii) Copper complexes of chlorophyllins |
Green |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E151 |
Black PN, Brilliant Black BN |
Black |
Approved in the EU |
| E102 |
Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5) |
Lemon yellow |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E160f |
Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30) |
Orange-red to yellow |
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 |
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E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E220 |
Sulphur dioxide |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E236 |
Formic acid |
preservative |
|
| E210 |
Benzoic acid |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E211 |
Sodium benzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E249 |
Potassium nitrite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
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E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E328 |
Ammonium lactate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E334 |
Tartaric acid (L(+)-) |
(acid) |
Approved in the EU |
| E316 |
Sodium erythorbate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E345 |
Magnesium citrate |
acidity regulator |
|
| E390 |
Distearyl thiodipropionate |
|
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E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E461 |
Methyl cellulose |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E475 |
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E417 |
Tara gum (thickener) |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E416 |
Karaya gum (thickener) (stabiliser) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E400 |
Alginic acid (thickener) (stabiliser) (gelling agent) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E560 |
Potassium silicate |
anti-caking agent |
|
| E503 |
Ammonium carbonates (i) Ammonium carbonate (ii) Ammonium bicarbonate (Ammonium hydrogen carbonate) |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E577 |
Potassium gluconate |
sequestrant |
Approved in the EU |
| E510 |
Ammonium chloride, ammonia solution (acidity regulator) |
improving agent |
|
| E521 |
Aluminium sodium sulphate |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E633 |
Calcium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E630 |
Inosinic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E621 |
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E623 |
Calcium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E624 |
Monoammonium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
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E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E708 |
Penicillin G benzathine |
antibiotic |
|
| E703 |
Oxytetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E704 |
Oleandomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E705 |
Penicillin G potassium |
antibiotic |
|
| E710 |
Spiramycins |
antibiotic |
|
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E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E909 |
Spermaceti wax |
glazing agent |
|
| E952 |
Cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts, also known as Cyclamate |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E999 |
Quillaia extract |
foaming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E946 |
Octafluorocyclobutane |
propellant |
|
| E915 |
Esters of colophony |
glazing agent |
|
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E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1201 |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1451 |
Acetylated oxidised starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1200 |
Polydextrose |
stabiliser, thickening agent, humectant, carrier |
Approved in the EU |
| E1440 |
Hydroxy propyl starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1423 |
Acetylated distarch glycerol |
thickening agent |
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