• E100 (Curcumin)

    Fats and oils,curry,processed cheese and fish fingers

  • E101 (Riboflavin)

    Sauces,processed cheese and foods with added vitamins such as bread

  • E102 (Tartrazine)

    Fruit drinks,cakes,confectionery,yoghurt

  • E104 (Quinoline yellow)

    Smoked fish,ice cream

  • E110 (Sunset Yellow FCF,Orange Yellow S)

    Powdered soup,yoghurt,confectionery,jam

  • E120 (Cochineal,Carminic acid,Carmines)

    Alcoholic drinks,carbonated drinks,soup,desserts

  • E122 (Azorubine,Carmoisine)

    Powdered soup,sauce,yoghurts,confectionery

  • E123 (Amaranth)

    Powdered soup,jam,ice cream,instant gravy

  • E124 (Ponceau 4R,Cochineal Red A)

    Powdered soup,tinned fruits,jelly,salami

  • E127 (Erythrosine)

    Jars of cherries,chocolates,tinned meat,biscuits

  • E129 (Allura Red AC)

    Soft drinks

  • E131 (Patent Blue V)

    Scotch eggs

  • E132 (Indigotine,Indigo Carmine)

    Confectionery

  • E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF)

    Processed peas

  • E140 (Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins)

    Confectionery,jams,soups,chewing gum

  • E141 (Copper complexes of chlorophyll and chlorophyllins)

    Confectionery,jams,soups,chewing gum

  • E142 (Green S)

    Processed peas,instant gravy

  • E150a (Plain caramel)

    Soft drinks,confectionery,biscuits,ice cream,chocolate,beers

  • E150b (Caustic sulphite caramel)

    Soft drinks,confectionery,biscuits,ice cream,chocolate,beers

  • E150c (Ammonia caramel)

    Soft drinks,confectionery,biscuits,ice cream,chocolate,beers

  • E150d (Sulphite ammonia caramel)

    Soft drinks,confectionery,biscuits,ice cream,chocolate,beers

  • E151 (Brilliant Black BN,Black PN)

    Blackcurrant jams,sauce

  • E153 (Vegetable carbon)

    Jams,fruit juices

  • E154 (Brown FK)

    Smoked fish

  • E155 (Brown HT)

    Confectionery

  • E160a (Carotenes)

    Soft drinks,margarine,butter,yoghurt

  • E160b (Annatto,Bixin,Norbixin)

    Soft drinks,cheese,oil,crisps,confectionery,margarine

  • E160c (Paprika extract,Capsanthan,Capsorubin)

    Curry,cheese

  • E160d (Lycopene)

    Canned tomatoes

  • E160e (Beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (C30))

    Processed cheese

  • E160f (Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (C30))

    Cheese

  • E161b (Lutein)

    Eggs

  • E161g (Canthaxanthin)

    Trout,salmon,confectionery

  • E162 (Beetroot Red,Betanin)

    Soup,jam,confectionery,ice cream

  • E163 (Anthocyanins)

    Canned soups,yoghurt,soft drinks

  • E170 (Calcium carbonate)

    Bread,confectionery,canned fruits

  • E171 (Titanium dioxide)

    Sweets,processed cheese,sauces

  • E172 (Iron oxides and hydroxides)

    Cake mix,meat paste

  • E173 (Aluminium)

    Confectionery decorations

  • E174 (Silver)

    Confectionery decorations

  • E175 (Gold)

    Confectionery decorations

  • E180 (Litholrubine BK)

    Exterior of hard cheese

  • E200 (Sorbic Acid)

    Drinks,dairy products,fish,seafood,fat-based products,baked foods and confectionery

  • E202 (Potassium sorbate)

    Ice cream,yoghurt,cheese,wine

  • E203 (Calcium sorbate)

    Ice cream,yoghurt,fruit juice

  • E210 (Benzoic acid)

    Beer,fruit juice,yoghurt,soft drinks

  • E211 (Sodium benzoate)

    Beer,fruit juice,yoghurt,soft drinks

  • E212 (Potassium benzoate)

    Fruit juice concentrate and margarine

  • E213 (Calcium benzoate)

    Pineapple juice concentrate

  • E214 (Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate)

    Beer,fruit juices,preserves

  • E215 (Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate)

    Fruit juices

  • E218 (Methylp-hydroxybenzoate)

    Beer,fruit juices,preserves

  • E219 (Sodium methylp-hydroxybenzoate)

    Beer,fruit juices,preserves

  • E220 (Sulfur dioxide)

    Fruit juices,beers,wines,dried vegetables,sausages

  • E221 (Sodium sulfite)

    Meats,beer,wine

  • E222 (Sodium hydrogen sulfite)

    Fruit juices,beers,wines,frozen chips

  • E223 (Sodium metabisulfite)

    Fruit juices,dried potatoes,beers

  • E224 (Potassium metabisulfite)

    Frozen chips,beer and wine

  • E226 (Calcium sulfite)

    Beers,fruit juices

  • E227 (Calcium hydrogen sulfite)

    Beers,jam

  • E228 (Potassium hydrogen sulfite)

    Hamburgers,sausages,beer,dried potatoes

  • E234 (Nisin)

    Cheese

  • E235 (Natamycin)

    Cheese

  • E239 (Hexamethylene tetramine)

    Smoked fish

  • E242 (Dimethyl dicarbonate)

    Fruit juices,beers,wines

  • E249 (Potassium nitrite)

    Cooked meats

  • E250 (Sodium nitrite)

    Cooked meats

  • E251 (Sodium nitrate)

    Processed meats,cheese,pizza

  • E252 (Potassium nitrate)

    Meats

  • E260 (Acetic acid)

    Pickles,bread,salad cream,processed cheese,beer

  • E261 (Potassium acetate)

    Baked goods

  • E262 (Sodium acetate)

    Bread,crisps

  • E263 (Calcium acetate)

    Bread

  • E270 (Lactic acid)

    Pickles,tinned fruit,beer,margarine,confectionery

  • E280 (Propionic acid)

    Bread,yoghurt,cheese

  • E281 (Sodium propionate)

    Bread,cheese

  • E282 (Calcium propionate)

    Bread,cheese

  • E283 (Potassium propionate)

    Bread,cheese

  • E284 (Boric acid)

    Caviar

  • E285 (Sodium tetraborate,borax)

    Caviar

  • E290 (Carbon dioxide)

    Carbonated drinks,

  • E296 (Malic acid)

    Carbonated drinks,tinned soups,frozen chips,processed peas

  • E297 (Fumaric acid)

    Yoghurt,jam

  • E300 (Ascorbic acid,vitamin C)

    Beers,cut fruits,jams,dried potato

  • E301 (Sodium ascorbate)

    Processed meats,sausages,baby foods

  • E302 (Calcium ascorbate)

    Processed meats,soup

  • E304 (Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid)

    Fats and cooking oils

  • E306 (Tocopherols)

    Oils,meat pies

  • E307 (Alpha-tocopherol)

    Sausages

  • E308 (Gamma-tocopherol)

    Processed meats

  • E309 (Delta-tocopherol)

    Processed meat products,baked goods

  • E310 (Propyl gallate)

    Oils,margarines,butter

  • E311 (Octyl gallate)

    Oils,margarines,butter

  • E312 (Dodecyl gallate)

    Oils,margarines,butter

  • E315 (Erythorbic acid)

    Brewing process

  • E316 (Sodium erythorbate)

    Oils,margarine,butter,cheese,biscuits

  • E320 (Butylated hydroxyanisole,BHA)

    Oils,margarine,cheese,crisps

  • E321 (Butylated hydroxytoluene,BHT)

    Oils,margarine,cheese,crisps

  • E322 (Lecithins)

    Chocolates,salad creams,mayonnaise

  • E325 (Sodium lactate)

    Dairy products

  • E326 (Potassium lactate)

    Jam,ice cream

  • E327 (Calcium lactate)

    Jam,tinned fruit

  • E330 (Citric acid)

    Jam,tinned fruit,biscuits,alcoholic drinks,cheese,dried soup

  • E331 (Sodium citrates)

    Jam,tinned fruit,biscuits,alcoholic drinks,cheese,dried soup

  • E332 (Potassium citrates)

    Cakes,cheese,carbonated drinks,jam,biscuits

  • E333 (Calcium citrates)

    Carbonated drinks,cheeses,tinned fruits,wine

  • E334 (Tartaric acid)

    Jams,carbonated drinks,tinned fruits,cakes

  • E335 (Sodium tartrates)

    Jams,carbonated drinks,tinned fruits,cakes

  • E336 (Potassium tartrates)

    Fruit pie mixes,wine,bread production

  • E337 (Sodium potassium tartrate)

    Margarine,processed meat,cheese,confectionery

  • E338 (Phosphoric acid)

    Beer,confectionery,sausages,vegetable oils

  • E339 (Sodium phosphates)

    Sausages,cheese,pork pies

  • E340 (Potassium phosphates)

    Custard powder,jelly mixes,powdered milk,cooked meats,soups

  • E341 (Calcium phosphates)

    Self-raising flour,powdered milk drinks,cake mixes

  • E343 (Magnesium phosphates)

    Vegetable protein drinks

  • E350 (Sodium malates)

    Jams

  • E351 (Potassium malate)

    Jams

  • E352 (Calcium malate)

    Jams

  • E353 (Metatartaric acid)

    Wine

  • E354 (Calcium tartrate)

    Baked goods

  • E355 (Adipic acid)

    Drinks

  • E356 (Sodium adipate)

    Cake toppings,powdered dessert mixes

  • E357 (Potassium adipate)

    Cake fillings and toppings,dessert mixes

  • E363 (Succinic acid)

    Desserts,soups

  • E380 (Triammonium citrate)

    Cheese spread

  • E385 (Calcium disodium EDTA)

    Tinned fish

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  • E401 (Sodium alginate)

    Syrups,sauces,ice cream,fruit drinks,fruit pie fillings

  • E402 (Potassium alginate)

    Syrups,sauces,ice cream,fruit drinks,fruit pie fillings

  • E403 (Ammonium alginate)

    Icing sugar

  • E404 (Calcium alginate)

    Yoghurt,cream cheese,ice cream,tinned vegetables,pasteurised cream

  • E405 (Propane-1,2-diol alginate)

    Ice cream,salad dressing,fruit drinks

  • E406 (Agar)

    Ice cream,drinks,cakes,yoghurt

  • E407 (Carrageenan)

    Milk drinks,ice cream,biscuits,jam,processed meats,pastries

  • E407a (Processed eucheuma seaweed)

    Milk drinks,ice cream,biscuits,jam,processed meats,pastries

  • E410 (Locust bean gum,carob gum)

    Tinned vegetables,processed cream,cakes,fruit pie fillings,salad cream

  • E412 (Guar gum)

    Coleslaw,dried soups,brown sauce,ice cream,yoghurt,fruit drinks

  • E413 (Tragacanth)

    Processed cheese,confectionery,salad dressing,jams,yoghurt

  • E414 (Acacia gum,gum arabic)

    Beer,sweets,tinned vegetables

  • E415 (Xanthan gum)

    Salad dressing,dairy products,cake mix,coleslaw

  • E416 (Karaya gum)

    Brown sauce,confectionery,ice cream

  • E417 (Tara gum)

    Stabiliser

  • E418 (Gellan gum)

    Jellies,confectionery,low calorie drinks

  • E420 (Sorbitol)

    Sweets,ice cream,cakes,chocolates,some artificially sweetened drinks

  • E421 (Mannitol)

    Sweets,ice cream

  • E422 (Glycerol)

    Confectionery,drinks,desserts

  • E431 (Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate)

    Bread

  • E432 (Polysorbate 20)

    Cakes,desserts,milk substitutes

  • E433 (Polysorbate 80)

    Bread,pastries,ice cream

  • E434 (Polysorbate 40)

    Confectionery,ice cream

  • E435 (Polysorbate 60)

    Confectionery,bread,ice cream,sweets

  • E436 (Polysorbate 65)

    Bread,pastries,frozen desserts

  • E440 (Pectins)

    Jams,yoghurts,ice cream,diet drinks

  • E442 (Ammonium phosphatides)

    Chocolate

  • E444 (Sucrose acetate isobutyrate)

    Non-alcoholic,flavoured cloudy drinks

  • E450 (Diphosphates)

    Cakes,instant mashed potato,cheese

  • E451 (Triphosphates)

    Fish fingers

  • E452 (Polyphosphates)

    Dried foods,desserts

  • E459 (Beta-cyclodextrin)

    Foods in tablet or coated tablet form

  • E460 (Cellulose)

    High fibre breads,'diet' snacks,dried foods

  • E461 (Methyl cellulose)

    Processed potato snacks,soft drinks,cakes

  • E463 (Hydroxypropyl cellulose)

    Cakes

  • E464 (Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)

    Processed potato foods

  • E465 (Ethyl methyl cellulose)

    Processed potato foods

  • E466 (Carboxy methyl cellulose)

    Frozen chipped potatoes,cheese,cake fillings,diet soft drinks,dried potato

  • E468 (Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose)

    Sweeteners and food supplements

  • E469 (Enzymatically hydrolysedcarboxy methyl cellulose)

    Low calorie drinks,cake fillings

  • E470a (Sodium,potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids)

    Cake mix,potato crisps

  • E470b (Magnesium salts of fatty acids)

    Bakery mixes,potato crisps

  • E471 (Mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids)

    Cakes,dried potato

  • E472a (Esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

    Cake and dessert mixes

  • E473 (Sucrose esters offatty acids)

    Canned liquid coffee,heat-treated meat products,confectionery,chewing gum,non-alcoholic drinks

  • E474 (Sucroglycerides)

    Canned liquid coffee,heat-treated meat products,confectionery,chewing gum,non-alcoholic drinks

  • E475 (Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)

    Cakes and cake mixes

  • E476 (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate)

    Chocolate

  • E477 (Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids)

    Cake mixes

  • E479b (Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono and diglycerides of fatty acids)

    Frying fat

  • E481 (Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate)

    Bread

  • E482 (Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate)

    Instant gravy

  • E483 (Stearyl tartrate)

    Flour

  • E491 (Sorbitan monostearate)

    Cake mix

  • E492 (Sorbitan tristearate)

    Confectionery

  • E493 (Sorbitan monolaurate)

    Herbal tea concentrates

  • E494 (Sorbitan monooleate)

    Herbal tea concentrates

  • E495 (Sorbitan monopalmitate)

    Herbal tea concentrates

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  • E501 (Potassium carbonate)

    Baking powder,baked products,cocoa,chocolate products

  • E503 (Ammonium carbonate)

    Baking powder,cakes,bread

  • E504 (Magnesium carbonate)

    Butter,biscuits

  • E507 (Hydrochloric acid)

    Beer making process

  • E508 (Potassium chloride)

    Brewing process,table salt

  • E509 (Calcium chloride)

    Brewing process

  • E511 (Magnesium chloride)

    Canned vegetables

  • E512 (Stannous chloride)

    Canned asparagus

  • E513 (Sulfuric acid)

    Brewing process

  • E514 (Sodium sulfate)

    Brewing process

  • E515 (Potassium sulfate)

    Table salt substitutes

  • E516 (Calcium sulfate)

    Brewing process

  • E517 (Ammonium sulfate)

    Dependent on additive

  • E521 (Aluminium sodium sulfate)

    Egg white,glazed fruits

  • E521 (Aluminium sodium sulfate)

    Egg white,glazed fruits

  • E522 (Aluminium potassium sulfate)

    Egg white,glazed fruits

  • E523 (Aluminium ammonium sulfate)

    Egg white,glazed fruits

  • E524 (Sodium hydroxide)

    Brewing process,production of edible oils

  • E525 (Potassium hydroxide)

    Production of cocoa-based foods

  • E526 (Calcium hydroxide)

    Brewing process

  • E527 (Ammonium hydroxide)

    Colourings added to food

  • E528 (Magnesium hydroxide)

    Used in the processing of various foods

  • E529 (Calcium oxide)

    Used in the processing of various foods

  • E530 (Magnesium oxide)

    Foods containing cocoa powder

  • E535 (Sodium ferrocyanide)

    Table salt substitutes

  • E536 (Potassium ferrocyanide)

    Table salt

  • E538 (Calcium ferrocyanide)

    Table salt substitutes

  • E541 (Sodium aluminium phosphate)

    Cakes

  • E551 (Silicon dioxide)

    Beer and wine production process

  • E552 (Calcium silicate)

    Table salt,sweets

  • E553a (Magnesium silicate)

    Table salt,sweets

  • E553b (Talc)

    Chewing gum

  • E554 (Sodium aluminium silicate)

    Table salt,icing sugar

  • E555 (Potassium aluminium silicate)

    Table salt substitutes,powdered food,sliced cheese

  • E556 (Aluminium calcium silicate)

    Table salt,chewing gum

  • E558 (Bentonite)

    Beer and wine production

  • E559 (Aluminium silicate,kaolin)

    Beer and wine production

  • E570 (Fatty acids)

    Wide range of powdered and dried foods,soup mixes,cake mixes

  • E574 (Gluconic acid)

    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,dried foods

  • E575 (Glucono delta lactone)

    Milk sterilisation and brewing process

  • E576 (Sodium gluconate)

    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,dried foods

  • E577 (Potassium gluconate)

    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,dried foods

  • E578 (Calcium gluconate)

    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,dried foods

  • E579 (Ferrous gluconate)

    Olives

  • E585 (Ferrous lactate)

    Olives

  • E620 (Glutamic acid)

    Variety of foods as a flavour enhancer

  • E621 (Monosodium glutamate)

    Variety of foods as a flavour enhancerCured and processed meats,noodles

  • E622 (Monopotassium glutamate)

    Variety of foods as a flavour enhancer,salt substitute

  • E623 (Calcium diglutamate)

    Meat soups

  • E624 (Monoammonium glutamate)

    May be used in any food

  • E625 (Magnesium diglutamate)

    May be used in any food

  • E626 (Guanylic acid)

    Seasonings

  • E627 (Disodium guanylate)

    Dried gravy granules,cured and prepared meats,meat soups

  • E628 (Dipotassium guanylate)

    May be used in any food

  • E629 (Calcium guanylate)

    May be used in any food

  • E630 (Inosinic acid)

    Dried gravy granules,cured and prepared meats,meat soups

  • E631 (Disodium inosinate)

    Dried gravy granules,cured and prepared meats,meat soups

  • E632 (Dipotassium inosinate)

    Dried gravy granules,cured and prepared meats,meat soups

  • E633 (Calcium inosinate)

    Dried gravy granules,cured and prepared meats,meat soups

  • E634 (Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides)

    May be used in any food

  • E635 (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)

    Reconstituted dried potato products

  • E640 (Glycine and its sodium salt)

    May be used in any food

  • E650 (Zinc acetate)

    Chewing gum

  • E900 (Dimethylpolysiloxane)

    Jams,soft drinks,soups,brewing process

  • E901 (Beeswax)

    Cakes and confectionery

  • E902 (Candelilla wax)

    Chocolate,nuts,coffee beans,fruits

  • E903 (Carnauba wax)

    Chocolate confectionery

  • E904 (Shellac)

    Sweets,edible cake decorations

  • E905 (Microcrystalline wax)

    Confectionery,dried fruits

  • E912 (Montan acid esters)

    Fruits

  • E914 (Oxidised polyethylene wax)

    Fruits

  • E920 (L-cysteine)

    Cakes,chicken soup

  • E927b (Carbamide)

    Cakes

  • E938 (Argon)

    Variety of foods during their packagaing and transport

  • E939 (Helium)

    Variety of foods during their packagaing and transport

  • E941 (Nitrogen)

    Variety of foods during their packagaing and transport

  • E942 (Nitrous oxide)

    Awaiting information

  • E943a (Butane)

    Awaiting information

  • E943b (Iso-butane)

    Awaiting information

  • E944 (Propane)

    Awaiting information

  • E948 (Oxygen)

    Awaiting information

  • E949 (Hydrogen)

    Awaiting information

  • E950 (Acesulfame K)

    Sweeteners,diet drinks,desserts,baked foods and puddings

  • E951 (Aspartame)

    Sweeteners,diet drinks,desserts,baked foods and puddings

  • E952 (Cyclamic acid)

    Low calorie,non-alcoholic drinks

  • E953 (Isomalt)

    Desserts,ice cream,confectionery,sauces

  • E954 (Saccharin)

    Soft drinks,sugar substitutes

  • E955 (Sucralose)

    Used in foods as a sugar replacement

  • E957 (Thaumatin)

    Confectionery

  • E959 (Neohesperidine DC)

    Some drinks

  • E965 (Maltitol)

    Desserts,ice cream,confectionery,sauces

  • E966 (Lactitol)

    Desserts,ice cream,confectionery,sauces

  • E967 (Xylitol)

    Desserts,ice cream,confectionery,sauces

  • E999 (Quillaia extract)

    Soft drinks