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What is E122? Complete guide to understanding E122 (Carmoisine/Azorubine) The Quick Answer E122 is Carmoisine (also called Azorubine), a synthetic azo dye that produces a bright red/crimson color. It's approved…

What is E112? Complete guide to understanding E112 (Red Ponceau family) The Critical Clarification ⚠️ IMPORTANT: E112 is NOT an official E-number in current EU regulations. It's used colloquially to…

What is E111? Complete guide to understanding E111 (Orange GGN) The Quick Answer E111 (Orange GGN) is a banned synthetic food dye that has been forbidden in the European Union…

What is E965? Complete guide to understanding E965 (Maltitol) The Quick Answer E965 is Maltitol, a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. It's about 90% as sweet as sugar…

What is E107? Complete guide to understanding E107 (Yellow 2G) The Quick Answer E107 (Yellow 2G) is a synthetic food dye that is banned or heavily restricted in most countries…

What is E106? Complete guide to understanding E106 (Riboflavin-5-Sodium Phosphate) The Quick Answer E106 is Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in a special water-soluble form. It's used in food both as a…

What is E1101? Complete guide to understanding E1101 (Proteases) – the naturally occurring protein-breaking enzymes The Quick Answer E1101 is proteases—a category of naturally occurring biological enzymes that break down…

What is E105? Complete guide to understanding E105 (Fast Yellow AB) The Quick Answer E105 is a banned synthetic food dye that is no longer legal in modern foods. It…