E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E142 |
Green S |
Green |
Approved in the EU |
| 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 |
| E133 |
Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue 1) |
Reddish blue |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E182 |
Orcein, Orchil |
Purple |
|
| E173 |
Aluminium |
Silver to grey |
Approved in the EU |
 |
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E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E227 |
Calcium hydrogen sulphite (preservative) |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E203 |
Calcium sorbate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E285 |
Sodium tetraborate (borax) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E215 |
Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E213 |
Calcium benzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
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E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E300 |
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E323 |
Anoxomer |
antioxidant |
|
| E317 |
Erythorbin acid |
antioxidant |
|
| E301 |
Sodium ascorbate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E310 |
Propyl gallate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
|
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E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E431 |
Polyoxyethene (40) stearate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E401 |
Sodium alginate (thickener) (stabiliser) (gelling agent) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E489 |
Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester |
emulsifier |
|
| E470a |
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids (emulsifier) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E468 |
Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Croscarmellose) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU This additive is under discussion and may be included in a future amendment to the Directive on miscellaneous additives |
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E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E514 |
Sodium sulphates (i) Sodium sulphate (ii) |
acid |
Approved in the EU |
| E511 |
Magnesium chloride |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E517 |
Ammonium sulphate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E551 |
Silicon dioxide (Silica) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E545 |
Ammonium polyphosphate |
emulsifier |
|
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|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E620 |
Glutamic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E624 |
Monoammonium glutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E631 |
Disodium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E625 |
Magnesium diglutamate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E717 |
Avilamycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E703 |
Oxytetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E710 |
Spiramycins |
antibiotic |
|
| E706 |
Penicillin G sodium |
antibiotic |
|
| E704 |
Oleandomycin |
antibiotic |
|
|
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E902 |
Candelilla wax |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E912 |
Montanic acid esters, Montan acid esters |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E939 |
Helium |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
| E916 |
Calcium iodate |
|
|
| E945 |
Chloropentafluoroethane |
propellant |
|
|
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E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1519 |
Benzyl alcohol |
|
|
| E1201 |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
stabiliser |
Approved in the EU |
| E1516 |
Glyceryl monoacetate |
flavour solvent |
|
| E1420 |
Starch acetate esterified with acetic anhydride (stabiliser) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1525 |
Hydroxyethyl cellulose |
thickening agent |
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