E100–E199 (Colours) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E161e |
Violaxanthin |
Orange |
|
| 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 |
| E154 |
Brown FK (kipper brown) |
Brown |
Approved in the EU for dyeing kippers only, however appears to no longer be used.[16] |
| E171 |
Titanium dioxide |
White |
Approved in the EU | Approved in the US |
| E161b |
Lutein |
Orange-red to yellow |
Approved in the EU |
 |
|
E200–E299 (Preservatives) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E232 |
Sodium orthophenyl phenol |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E285 |
Sodium tetraborate (borax) |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E227 |
Calcium hydrogen sulphite (preservative) |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E211 |
Sodium benzoate |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
| E220 |
Sulphur dioxide |
preservative |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E300–E399 (Antioxidants, Acidity Regulators) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E319 |
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
| E335 |
Sodium tartrates (i) Monosodium tartrate (ii), Disodium tartrate |
acidity regulator |
Approved in the EU |
| E341 |
Calcium phosphates (i) Monocalcium phosphate (ii) Dicalcium phosphate (iii) Tricalcium phosphate |
anti-caking agent, firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E388 |
Thiodipropionic acid |
|
|
| E310 |
Propyl gallate |
antioxidant |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E400–E499 (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E443 |
Brominated vegetable oil |
emulsifier |
|
| E462 |
Ethyl cellulose |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E475 |
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
| E425 |
Konjac (i) Konjac gum (ii) Konjac glucomannane |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU May not be used in confectionery owing to choking risk |
| E474 |
Sucroglycerides |
emulsifier |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E500–E599 (Acidity Regulators, Anti-Caking Agents) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E575 |
Glucono delta-lactone (acidity regulator) |
sequestrant |
Approved in the EU |
| E521 |
Aluminium sodium sulphate |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E507 |
Hydrochloric acid |
acid |
Approved in the EU |
| E511 |
Magnesium chloride |
firming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E529 |
Calcium oxide (acidity regulator) |
improving agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E600–E699 (Flavour Enhancers) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E621 |
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E640 |
Glycine and its sodium salt |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E626 |
Guanylic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E650 |
Zinc acetate |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
| E620 |
Glutamic acid |
flavour enhancer |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E700–E799 (Antibiotics) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E702 |
Chlortetracycline |
antibiotic |
|
| E708 |
Penicillin G benzathine |
antibiotic |
|
| E717 |
Avilamycin |
antibiotic |
|
| E701 |
Tetracyclines |
antibiotic |
|
| E711 |
Virginiamycins |
antibiotic |
|
|
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E900–E999 (Glazing Agents and Sweeteners) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E914 |
Oxidized polyethylene wax, oxidized polyethylene |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E901 |
Beeswax, white and yellow |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E999 |
Quillaia extract |
foaming agent |
Approved in the EU |
| E943a |
Butane |
propellant |
Approved in the EU |
| E903 |
Carnauba wax |
glazing agent |
Approved in the EU |
|
|
E1000–E1599 (Additional Chemicals) |
| Code |
Name |
Purpose |
Status |
| E1502 |
Butane-1, 3-diol |
|
|
| E1423 |
Acetylated distarch glycerol |
thickening agent |
|
| E1101 |
Proteases ((i)Protease, (ii)Papain, (iii)Bromelain, (iv)Ficin) |
stabiliser, flavour enhancer |
|
| E1520 |
Propylene glycol |
humectant |
Approved in the EU |
| E1451 |
Acetylated oxidised starch (emulsifier) |
thickening agent |
Approved in the EU |
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