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What is E962? – Complete guide to understanding Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt in your food

What is E962? Complete guide to understanding E962 (Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt) in your food The Quick Answer E962 is a synthetic combination sweetener made from aspartame and acesulfame potassium bonded together…
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What is E126? – Complete guide to understanding Ponceau 6R

What is E126? Complete guide to understanding E126 (Ponceau 6R) The Critical Answer ⚠️ E126 (PONCEAU 6R) IS DELISTED - NO LONGER APPROVED FOR FOOD USE IN THE EU E126…
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What is E125? – Complete guide to understanding Scarlet GN

What is E125? Complete guide to understanding E125 (Scarlet GN) The Critical Answer ⚠️ E125 (SCARLET GN) IS BANNED FOR FOOD USE IN BOTH THE EU AND USA E125 is…
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What is E122? – Complete guide to understanding Carmoisine/Azorubine

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…
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E969 - Quillaia Extract
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What is E969? – Complete guide to understanding Advantame in your food

What is E969? Complete guide to understanding E969 (Advantame) in your food The Quick Answer E969 is a synthetic ultra-high-potency artificial sweetener derived from aspartame and vanillin that provides zero…
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What is E112? – Complete guide to understanding Red Ponceau family

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…
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What is E111? – Complete guide to understanding Orange GGN

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…
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E320 - Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
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What is E320? – Complete guide to understanding Butylated Hydroxyanisole in your food

What is E320? Complete guide to understanding E320 (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) in your food The Quick Answer E320 is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid.…
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What is E965? – Complete guide to understanding Maltitol

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…
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What is E107? – Complete guide to understanding Yellow 2G

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…
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