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Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1130/2011 of 11 November 2011 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives by establishing a Union list of food additives approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients (Text with EEA relevance).
a Maximum level from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505, E 1517 and E 1518). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources. | |||
E number of the carrier | Name of the carrier | Maximum level | Food additives to which the carrier may be added |
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E 1520 | Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol) | 1 000 mg/kg in final food (as carry-over) a | Colours, emulsifiers and antioxidants |
E 422 | Glycerol | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 420 | Sorbitol | ||
E 421 | Mannitol | ||
E 953 | Isomalt | ||
E 965 | Maltitol | ||
E 966 | Lactitol | ||
E 967 | Xylitol | ||
E 968 | Erythritol | ||
E 400 – E 404 | Alginic acid – alginates (Table 7 of Part 6) | ||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | ||
E 406 | Agar | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 410 | Locust bean gum | ||
E 412 | Guar gum | ||
E 413 | Tragacanth | ||
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | ||
E 415 | Xanthan gum | ||
E 440 | Pectins | ||
E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6) | quantum satis | Antifoaming agents |
E 442 | Ammoniumphosphatides | quantum satis | Antioxidants |
E 460 | Cellulose | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose | ||
E 462 | Ethyl cellulose | ||
E 463 | Hydroxypropyl cellulose | ||
E 464 | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose | ||
E 465 | Ethyl methyl cellulose | ||
[F2E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum] | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | Colours and fat-soluble antioxidants |
E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6) | ||
E 470b | Magnesium salts of fatty acids | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472e | Mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | ||
E 491 – E 495 | Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6) | quantum satis | Colours and antifoaming agents |
E 1404 | Oxidised starch | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | ||
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | ||
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | ||
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | ||
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | ||
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | ||
E 1440 | Hydroxy propyl starch | ||
E 1442 | Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate | ||
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | ||
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | ||
E 170 | Calcium carbonate | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | ||
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | ||
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | ||
E 508 | Potassium chloride | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
E 511 | Magnesium chloride | ||
E 514 | Sodium sulphates | ||
E 515 | Potassium sulphates | ||
E 516 | Calcium sulphate | ||
E 517 | Ammonium sulphate | ||
E 577 | Potassium gluconate | ||
E 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt | ||
E 1505 a | Triethyl citrate | ||
E 1518 a | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | ||
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | quantum satis | Emulsifiers and colours |
E 552 | Calcium silicate | ||
E 553b | Talc | 50 mg/kg in the colour preparation | Colours |
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | Colours |
E 1200 | Polydextrose | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | quantum satis | Sweeteners |
E 1202 | Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | Glazing agents for fruit |
E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates | ||
E 470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 491 – E 495 | Sorbitan esters | ||
E 570 | Fatty acids | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | ||
E 1521 | Polyethylene glycol | quantum satis | Sweeteners |
E 425 | Konjac | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrin | 1 000 mg/kg in final food | All food additives |
E 468 | Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Cross-linked cellulose gum | quantum satis | Sweeteners |
E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum | quantum satis | All food additives |
E 555 | Potassium aluminium silicate | 90 % relative to the pigment | In E 171 titanium dioxide and E 172 iron oxides and hydroxides |
a Except enzymes authorised as food additives. | |||
b E 163 anthocyanins may contain up to 100 000 mg/kg sulphites. E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel may contain 2 000 mg/kg according to the purity criteria (Directive 2008/128/EC). | |||
E number of the added food additive | Name of the added food additive | Maximum level | Food additive preparations to which the food additive may be added |
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Table 1 | quantum satis | All food additive preparations | |
E 200 – E 203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates (Table 2 of Part 6) | 1 500 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation 15 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acid | Colour preparations |
E 210 | Benzoic acid | ||
E 211 | Sodium benzoate | ||
E 212 | Potassium benzoate | ||
E 220 – E 228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites (Table 3 of Part 6) | 100 mg/kg in the preparation and 2 mg/kg expressed as SO 2 in the final product as calculated | Colour preparations (except E163 anthocyanins, E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel) b |
E 320 | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) | 20 mg/kg singly or in combination (expressed on fat) in the preparation, 0,4 mg/kg in final product (singly or in combination) | Emulsifiers containing fatty acids |
E 321 | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) | ||
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 40 000 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation (expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | Preparations of the colour E 163 anthocyanins |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | ||
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | ||
E 343 | Magnesium phosphates | ||
E 450 | Diphosphates | ||
E 451 | Triphosphates | ||
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 40 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | Colour and emulsifier preparations |
10 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | Polyol preparations | ||
10 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | E 412 guar gum preparations | ||
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 1 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 5 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol | Colour preparations |
E 416 | Karaya gum | 50 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 1 mg/kg in final product | Colour preparations |
[F3E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates | quantum satis | Preparations of colours, contrast enhancers, fat soluble antioxidants and glazing agents for fruit] |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants |
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants |
E 476 | Polyglycerol polyricinoleate | 50 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 500 mg/kg in final food | As emulsifier in preparations of colours used in:
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E 491 – E 495 | Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6) | quantum satis | Preparations of colours, anti-foaming agents and glazing agents for fruit |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 50 000 mg/kg in the preparation | Dry powdered colour preparations |
10 000 mg/kg in the preparation | E 508 potassium chloride and E 412 guar gum preparations | ||
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 50 000 mg/kg in the preparation | Dry powdered preparations of emulsifiers |
E 552 | Calcium silicate | ||
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 10 000 mg/kg in the preparation | Dry powdered preparations of polyols |
E 552 | Calcium silicate | ||
E 553a | Magnesium silicate | ||
E 553b | Talc | ||
[F4E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 5 000 mg/kg in the preparation | E 1209 polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol- graft -co-polymer] |
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | 200 mg/kg in the preparation, 0,2 mg/l in final food | Colour preparations of E 160 a carotenes, E 160 b annatto, bixin, norbixin, E 160 c Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, E 160 d lycopene and E 160 e beta-apo-8′-carotenal |
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 130 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 1 200 mg/kg in final product from all sources | As stabiliser in preparations of sweeteners and/or acids intended to be used in chewing gum |
a Including enzymes authorised as food additives. | |||||
b Maximum level from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505, E 1517 and E 1518). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources. | |||||
E number of the added food additive | Name of the added food additive | Maximum level in enzyme preparation | Maximum level in final food except beverages | Maximum level in beverages | Can be used as a carrier? |
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E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 200 | Sorbic acid | 20 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) | 20 mg/kg | 10 mg/l | |
E 202 | Potassium sorbate | ||||
E 210 | Benzoic acid | 5 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) 12 000 mg/kg in rennet | 1,7 mg/kg 5 mg/kg in cheese where rennet has been used | 0,85 mg/l 2,5 mg/l in whey based beverages where rennet has been used | |
E 211 | Sodium benzoate | ||||
E 214 | Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate | 2 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) | 2 mg/kg | 1 mg/l | |
E 215 | Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate | ||||
E 218 | Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate | ||||
E 219 | Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate | ||||
E 220 | Sulphur dioxide | 2 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as SO 2 ) 5 000 mg/kg only in food enzymes for brewing 6 000 mg/kg only for barley beta-amylase 10 000 mg/kg only for papain in solid form | 2 mg/kg | 2 mg/l | |
E 221 | Sodium sulphite | ||||
E 222 | Sodium hydrogen sulphite | ||||
E 223 | Sodium metabisulphite | ||||
E 224 | Potassium metabisulphite | ||||
E 250 | Sodium nitrite | 500 mg/kg | 0,01 mg/kg | No use | |
E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
[F5E 261 | Potassium acetates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | ] |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 281 | Sodium propionate | quantum satis | quantum satis | 50 mg/l | |
E 290 | Carbon dioxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 296 | Malic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 350 | Sodium malates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 10 000 mg/kg (expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 50 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination, expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | ||||
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | ||||
E 343 | Magnesium phosphates | ||||
E 351 | Potassium malate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 352 | Calcium malates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 380 | Triammonium citrate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 400 | Alginic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 404 | Calcium alginate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 406 | Agar | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 407 | Carrageenan | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 407a | Processed euchema seaweed | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 412 | Guar gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 413 | Tragacanth | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 414 | Acacia gum (gum arabic) | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 417 | Tara gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 418 | Gellan gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 420 | Sorbitol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 421 | Mannitol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 422 | Glycerol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 450 | Diphosphates | 50 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P 2 O 5 ) | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 451 | Triphosphates | ||||
E 452 | Polyphosphates | ||||
E 460 | Cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 462 | Ethyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 463 | Hydroxypropyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 464 | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 465 | Ethyl methyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
[F2E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes] |
E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 470b | Magnesium salts of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 50 000 mg/kg | 50 mg/kg | 25 mg/L | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes, E 501 (i) potassium carbonate only |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 508 | Potassium chloride | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 511 | Magnesium chloride | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 513 | Sulphuric acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 514 | Sodium sulphates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes, E 514 (i) sodium sulphate only |
E 515 | Potassium sulphates | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 516 | Calcium sulphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 517 | Ammonium sulphate | 100 000 mg/kg | 100 mg/kg | 50 mg/l | Yes |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 529 | Calcium oxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 530 | Magnesium oxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 50 000 mg/kg in the dry powdered preparation | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 570 | Fatty acids | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 574 | Gluconic acid | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 576 | Sodium gluconate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 577 | Potassium gluconate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 578 | Calcium gluconate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 920 | L-cysteine | 10 000 mg/kg | 10 mg/kg | 5 mg/l | |
E 938 | Argon | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 939 | Helium | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 941 | Nitrogen | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 942 | Nitrous oxide | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 948 | Oxygen | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 949 | Hydrogen | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | |
E 965 | Maltitol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 966 | Lactitol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes (only as a carrier) |
E 967 | Xylitol | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes (only as a carrier) |
E 1200 | Polydextrose | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1404 | Oxidised starch | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1440 | Hydroxy propyl starch | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1442 | Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | quantum satis | quantum satis | quantum satis | Yes |
E 1520 | Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol) | 500 g/kg | (see footnote) b | (see footnote) b | Yes, only as a carrier |
a Proportionality rule: when combinations of gallates, TBHQ, and BHA are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally. | |||
b Spice oleoresins are defined as extracts of spices from which the extraction solvent has been evaporated leaving a mixture of the volatile oil and resinous material from the spice. | |||
E number of the additive | Name of the additive | Flavouring categories to which the additive may be added | Maximum level |
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Table 1 | All flavourings | quantum satis | |
E 420 E 421 E 953 E 965 E 966 E 967 E 968 | Sorbitol Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol Lactitol Xylitol Erythritol | All flavourings | quantum satis for purposes other than sweetening, not as flavour enhancers |
E 200 – E 203 E 210 E 211 E 212 E 213 | Sorbic acid and sorbates (Table 2 of Part 6), Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium benzoate Calcium benzoate | All flavourings | 1 500 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) in flavourings |
E 310 E 311 E 312 E 319 E 320 | Propyl gallate Octyl gallate Dodecyl gallate Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) | Essential oils | 1 000 mg/kg (gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in the essential oils |
Flavourings other than essential oils | 100 mg/kg a (gallates, individually or in combination) 200 mg/kg a (TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in flavourings | ||
E 338 – E 452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6) | All flavourings | 40 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P 2 O 5 ) in flavourings |
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | All flavourings | 1 000 mg/kg (expressed as the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid) in flavourings |
E 416 | Karaya gum | All flavourings | 50 000 mg/kg in flavourings |
[F6E 423 | Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic | Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 03: edible ices; 07.2: Fine bakery wares; 08.3: Meat products, only processed poultry; 09.2: Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans and in category 16: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4. | 500 mg/kg in the final food |
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 14.1.4: Flavoured drinks, only flavoured drinks not containing fruit juices and in carbonated flavoured drinks containing fruit juices and in category 14.2: Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts. | 220 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 05.1 Cocoa and Chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC, 05.2: Other confectionery including breath freshening microsweets, 05.4: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 and in category 06.3: Breakfast cereals. | 300 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 01.7.5: Processed cheese. | 120 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 05.3: Chewing gum. | 60 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 01.8: Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners; 04.2.5: Jam, jellies and marmalades and similar products; 04.2.5.4: Nut butters and nut spreads; 08.3: Meat products; 12.5: Soups and broths, 14.1.5.2: Other, only instant coffee and tea and in cereal based ready-to-eat-dishes. | 240 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 10.2: Processed eggs and egg products. | 140 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 14.1.4: Flavoured drinks, only non carbonated flavoured drinks containing fruit juices; 14.1.2: Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices, only vegetable juices and in category 12.6: Sauces, only gravies and sweet sauces. | 400 mg/kg in the final food | ||
Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 15: Ready-to-eat savouries and snacks. | 440 mg/kg in the final food] | ||
E 425 | Konjac | All flavourings | quantum satis |
E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6) | All flavourings, except liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins b | 10 000 mg/kg in flavourings |
Foodstuffs containing liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins | 1 000 mg/kg in final food | ||
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrin | Encapsulated flavourings in: | |
— flavoured teas and flavoured powdered instant drinks | 500 mg/l in final food | ||
— flavoured snacks | 1 000 mg/kg in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer | ||
[F7E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | Flavourings for water based clear flavoured drinks that belong to category 14.1.4 | 15 000 mg/kg in flavourings, 30 mg/l in the final food] |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | All flavourings | 50 000 mg/kg in flavourings |
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | All flavourings | 10 mg/kg in flavourings |
E 901 | Beeswax | Flavourings in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 200 mg/l in flavoured drinks |
E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | All flavourings | 3 000 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer; individually or in combination. In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources |
E 1517 | Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) | ||
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | ||
E 1520 | Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol) | ||
E 1519 | Benzyl alcohol | Flavourings for: | |
— liqueurs, aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-products cocktails | 100 mg/l in final food | ||
— confectionery including chocolate and fine bakery wares | 250 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to instruction of the manufacturer |
a Maximum level for E 1518 and E 1520 from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505 and E 1517). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources. | ||||
E number of the food additive | Name of the food additive | Maximum level | Nutrient to which the food additive may be added | Can be used as a carrier? |
---|---|---|---|---|
E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
[F5E 261 | Potassium acetates | quantum satis | All nutrients | ] |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 290 | Carbon dioxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 296 | Malic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 338 – E 452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6) | 40 000 mg/kg expressed as P 2 O 5 in the nutrient preparation | All nutrients | |
E 350 | Sodium malates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 351 | Potassium malate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 352 | Calcium malates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 380 | Triammonium citrate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 1 000 mg/kg in the preparation of beta-carotene and lycopene, 5 mg/kg in final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol | In beta-carotene and lycopene preapartions | |
E 400 – E 404 | Alginic acid — alginates (Table 7 of Part 6) | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 406 | Agar | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 407 | Carrageenan | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 407a | Processed euchema seaweed | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 412 | Guar gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 413 | Tragacanth | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 414 | Acacia gum (gum arabic) | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 417 | Tara gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 418 | Gellan gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 420 | Sorbitol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 421 | Mannitol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 422 | Glycerol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 432 – E 436 | Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6) | quantum satis only in beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations. In vitamin A and D preparations maximum level in final food 2 mg/kg | In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamins A, D and E preparations | Yes |
E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrin | 100 000 mg/kg in the preparation and 1 000 mg/kg in final food | All nutrients | Yes |
E 460 | Cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 462 | Ethyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 463 | Hydroxypropyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 464 | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 465 | Ethyl methyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
[F2E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes] |
E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 470b | Magnesium salts of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations | Yes |
2 mg/kg in final food | In vitamin A and D preparations | |||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations | Yes |
2 mg/kg in final food | In vitamin A and D preparations | |||
E 491 – E 495 | Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6) | quantum satis | In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations | Yes |
2 mg/kg in final food | In vitamin A and D preparations | |||
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 508 | Potassium chloride | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 511 | Magnesium chloride | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 513 | Sulphuric acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 514 | Sodium sulphates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 515 | Potassium sulphates | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 516 | Calcium sulphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 529 | Calcium oxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 530 | Magnesium oxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 551, E 552 | Silicon dioxide Calcium silicate | 50 000 mg/kg in the dry powdered preparation (singly or in combination) | In dry powdered preparations of all nutrients | |
10 000 mg/kg in the preparation (E 551 only) | In potassium chloride preparations used in salt substitutes | |||
E 554 | Sodium aluminium silicate | 15 000 mg/kg in the preparation | In fat soluble vitamin preparations | |
E 570 | Fatty acids | quantum satis | All nutrients except nutrients containing unsaturated fatty acids | |
E 574 | Gluconic acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 576 | Sodium gluconate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 577 | Potassium gluconate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 578 | Calcium gluconate | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | 200 mg/kg in the preparation, 0,2 mg/l in final food | In preparations of beta-carotene and lycopene | |
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 938 | Argon | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 939 | Helium | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 941 | Nitrogen | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 942 | Nitrous oxide | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 948 | Oxygen | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 949 | Hydrogen | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 953 | Isomalt | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 965 | Maltitol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 966 | Lactitol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 967 | Xylitol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 968 | Erythritol | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 1103 | Invertase | quantum satis | All nutrients | |
E 1200 | Polydextrose | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1404 | Oxidised starch | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1440 | Hydroxy propyl starch | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1442 | Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | quantum satis | All nutrients | Yes |
E 1452 | Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate | 35 000 mg/kg in final food | In food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC due to its use in vitamin preparations for encapsulation purposes only | Yes |
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | a | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E 1520 a | Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol) | 1 000 mg/kg in final food (as carry-over) | All nutrients | Yes, only as a carrier |
E number of the food additive | Name of the food additive | Maximum level | Nutrient to which the food additive may be added | Food category |
---|---|---|---|---|
[F8E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | 100 000 mg/kg in vitamin D preparation and 1 mg/l maximum carry-over in final food | Vitamin D preparations | Infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC |
Total carry-over 75 mg/l | Coatings of nutrient preparations containing polyunsaturated fatty acids | Foods for infants and young children] | ||
E 304 (i) | Ascorbyl palmitate | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 306 E 307 E 308 E 309 | Tocopherol-rich extract Alpha-tocopherol Gamma-tocopherol Delta-tocopherol | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 322 | Lecithins | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | Total carry-over 0,1 mg/kg expressed as calcium and within the limit of calcium level and calcium/phosphorus ratio as set for the food category | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
[F9E 341 (iii) | Tricalcium phosphate | Maximum carry-over 150 mg/kg as P 2 O 5 and within the limit for calcium, phosphorus and calcium:phosphorus ratio as set in Directive 2006/141/EC | All nutrients | Infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC |
Maximum level of 1 000 mg/kg expressed as P 2 O 5 from all uses in final food mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is respected | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC] | ||
E 401 | Sodium alginate | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 404 | Calcium alginate | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 150 000 mg/kg in the nutrient preparation and 10 mg/kg carry-over in final product | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 421 | Mannitol | 1 000 times more than vitamin B12, 3 mg/kg total carry-over | As carrier for vitamin B12 | Foods for infants and young children |
E 440 | Pectins | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Follow-on formulae and processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
[F2E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected | All nutrients | Foods for infants and young children |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Infant formulae and follow-on formulae for infants and young children in good health |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 10 000 mg/kg in nutrient preparations | Dry powdered nutrient preparations | Foods for infants and young children |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | Carry-over 100 mg/kg | Vitamin preparations | Foods for infants and young children |
Carry-over 1 000 mg/kg | Polyunsaturated fatty acid preparations | |||
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded | All nutrients | Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E number | Name |
---|---|
E 170 | Calcium carbonate |
E 260 | Acetic acid |
[F5E 261 | Potassium acetates] |
E 262 | Sodium acetates |
E 263 | Calcium acetate |
E 270 | Lactic acid |
E 290 | Carbon dioxide |
E 296 | Malic acid |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol |
E 322 | Lecithins |
E 325 | Sodium lactate |
E 326 | Potassium lactate |
E 327 | Calcium lactate |
E 330 | Citric acid |
E 331 | Sodium citrates |
E 332 | Potassium citrates |
E 333 | Calcium citrates |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates |
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate |
E 350 | Sodium malates |
E 351 | Potassium malate |
E 352 | Calcium malates |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate |
E 380 | Triammonium citrate |
E 400 | Alginic acid |
E 401 | Sodium alginate |
E 402 | Potassium alginate |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate |
E 404 | Calcium alginate |
E 406 | Agar |
E 407 | Carrageenan |
E 407a | Processed euchema seaweed |
E 410 | Locust bean gum |
E 412 | Guar gum |
E 413 | Tragacanth |
E 414 | Acacia gum (gum arabic) |
E 415 | Xanthan gum |
E 417 | Tara gum |
E 418 | Gellan gum |
E 422 | Glycerol |
E 440 | Pectins |
E 460 | Cellulose |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose |
E 462 | Ethyl cellulose |
E 463 | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
E 464 | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
E 465 | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
[F2E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum] |
E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum |
E 470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids |
E 470b | Magnesium salts of fatty acids |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid |
E 508 | Potassium chloride |
E 509 | Calcium chloride |
E 511 | Magnesium chloride |
E 513 | Sulphuric acid |
E 514 | Sodium sulphates |
E 515 | Potassium sulphates |
E 516 | Calcium sulphate |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide |
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide |
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide |
E 529 | Calcium oxide |
E 530 | Magnesium oxide |
E 570 | Fatty acids |
E 574 | Gluconic acid |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone |
E 576 | Sodium gluconate |
E 577 | Potassium gluconate |
E 578 | Calcium gluconate |
E 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt |
E 938 | Argon |
E 939 | Helium |
E 941 | Nitrogen |
E 942 | Nitrous oxide |
E 948 | Oxygen |
E 949 | Hydrogen |
E 1103 | Invertase |
E 1200 | Polydextrose |
E 1404 | Oxidised starch |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate |
E 1440 | Hydroxy propyl starch |
E 1442 | Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch |
Sorbic acid — sorbates
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 200 | Sorbic acid |
E 202 | Potassium sorbate |
E 203 | Calcium sorbate |
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 220 | Sulphur dioxide |
E 221 | Sodium sulphite |
E 222 | Sodium hydrogen sulphite |
E 223 | Sodium metabisulphite |
E 224 | Potassium metabisulphite |
E 226 | Calcium sulphite |
E 227 | Calcium hydrogen sulphite |
E 228 | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
Polysorbates
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 432 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) |
E 433 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) |
E 434 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) |
E 435 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) |
E 436 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65) |
Sorbitan esters
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 491 | Sorbitan monostearate |
E 492 | Sorbitan tristearate |
E 493 | Sorbitan monolaurate |
E 494 | Sorbitan monooleate |
E 495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate |
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 338 | Phosphoric acid |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates |
E 343 | Magnesium phosphates |
E 450 | Diphosphates |
E 451 | Triphosphates |
E 452 | Polyphosphates |
Alginic acid — alginates
E-number | Name |
---|---|
E 400 | Alginic acid |
E 401 | Sodium alginate |
E 402 | Potassium alginate |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate |
[F10E 404 | Calcium alginate] ] |