Additives

The E-numbers found in products in our database — what each one is, why it’s used, its other names, and its US/EU regulatory status.

Colors

E150CAmmonia caramel E160CPaprika extract E150DSulphite ammonia caramel E100Curcumin E102Tartrazine

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Preservatives

E211Sodium benzoate E212Potassium benzoate E290Carbon dioxide E202Potassium sorbate E296Malic acid

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Antioxidants & acidity regulators

E322Lecithins E330Citric acid E322ILecithin E338Phosphoric acid E331Sodium citrates

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Thickeners, emulsifiers & stabilizers

E440Pectins E410Locust bean gum E471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E414Acacia gum (gum arabic)E450Diphosphates

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Acidity regulators & anti-caking agents

E500Sodium carbonates E500IISodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)E503Ammonium carbonates E575Glucono delta-lactone

Sweeteners & other additives

E951Aspartame E950Acesulfame K E955Sucralose E960Steviol glycosides (stevia)E968Erythritol

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