❓ What is E223?
E223 is Sodium Metabisulphite, one of the most common sulphite preservatives.
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Discover what food-additive codes (E numbers) mean, their uses, benefits, and risks. A complete guide to help you make informed food choices.
❓ What is E222?
E222 is Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite, used for color preservation and microbial control.
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❓ What is E221?
E221 is Sodium Sulphite, a preservative similar to E220 but in salt form, used to maintain color and prevent…
❓ What is E220?
E220 is Sulphur Dioxide, a gas used as a preservative and antioxidant to prevent browning, spoilage, and microbial…
❓ What is E211?
E211 is Sodium Benzoate, a preservative used mainly in acidic foods and drinks to prevent spoilage from bacteria,…
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❓ What is E202?
E202 is Potassium Sorbate, the potassium salt of sorbic acid, more soluble and easier to use in food formulations.…
❓ What is E200?
E200 is Sorbic Acid, a preservative widely used to prevent mold, yeast, and fungi growth in foods and drinks.
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❓ What is E252?
E252 is Potassium Nitrate, a preservative and curing agent used mainly in processed meats and some cheeses. Like…
❓ What is E251?
E251 is Sodium Nitrate, a synthetic food additive used primarily as a preservative in cured meats and some…
❓ What is E250?
E250 is Sodium Nitrite, a synthetic food additive mainly used as a preservative and color fixative in processed…
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❓ What is E412?
E412 is Guar Gum, a natural food additive extracted from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It…
❓ What is E410?
E410 is Locust Bean Gum (or Carob Bean Gum), a natural thickening and stabilizing agent obtained from the seeds of…
❓ What is E406?
E406 is Agar agar — a natural gelling agent extracted from red algae (seaweed). It is used in the food industry as…