E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E161i |
Citranaxanthin |
Deep violet |
|
| E160b |
Annatto, bixin, norbixin |
Orange |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E160c |
Paprika oleoresin, Capsanthin, capsorubin |
Red |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E160e |
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) |
Orange-red to yellow |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E150d |
Sulphite ammonia caramel |
Brown |
Approved in the US |
 |
|
E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E249 |
Potassium nitrite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E224 |
Potassium metabisulphite |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E212 |
Potassium benzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E222 |
Sodium bisulphite (sodium hydrogen sulphite) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E238 |
Calcium formate |
preservative |
|
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|
E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E308 |
Gamma-tocopherol (synthetic) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E309 |
Delta-tocopherol (synthetic) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E387 |
Oxystearin |
stabiliser |
|
| E390 |
Distearyl thiodipropionate |
|
|
| E340 |
Potassium phosphates (i) Monopotassium phosphate (ii) Dipotassium phosphate (iii) Tripotassium phosphate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E489 |
Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester |
emulsifier |
|
| E413 |
Tragacanth (thickener) (stabiliser) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E495 |
Sorbitan monopalmitate |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E461 |
Methyl cellulose |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E405 |
Propane-1,2-diol alginate (Propylene glycol alginate) (thickener) (stabiliser) |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E553a |
(i) Magnesium silicate (ii) Magnesium trisilicate |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E518 |
Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts), (acidity regulator) |
firming agent |
|
| E527 |
Ammonium hydroxide |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E523 |
Aluminium ammonium sulphate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E559 |
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) |
anti-caking agent |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E634 |
Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E627 |
Disodium guanylate, sodium guanylate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E635 |
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E632 |
Dipotassium inosinate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E712 |
Flavomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E715 |
Avoparcin |
antibiotic |
|
| E716 |
Salinomycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E706 |
Penicillin G sodium |
antibiotic |
|
| E703 |
Oxytetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
 |
|
E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E924b |
Calcium bromate |
improving agent |
|
| E906 |
Gum benzoic |
flavour enhancer |
|
| E904 |
Shellac |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E966 |
Lactitol |
sweetener |
Approved in the EU |
| E939 |
Helium |
packaging gas |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1100 |
Amylase |
stabiliser, flavour enhancer |
|
| E1430 |
Distarch glycerine (stabiliser) |
thickening agent |
|
| E1101 |
Proteases ((i)Protease, (ii)Papain, (iii)Bromelain, (iv)Ficin) |
stabiliser, flavour enhancer |
|
| E1404 |
Oxidized starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E1105 |
Lysozyme |
preservative |
|
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|