What is E558? Complete guide to understanding E558 (Bentonite) in your food The Quick Answer E558 is bentonite (also called bentonite clay or bentonite-montmorillonite), a naturally occurring colloidal clay mineral…

What is E214? Complete guide to understanding E214 (Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate/Ethylparaben) in your food The Quick Answer E214 is ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (ethylparaben), a synthetic preservative from the paraben family used to…

What is E1000? Complete guide to understanding E1000 (Cholic Acid) in your food The Quick Answer E1000 is cholic acid (also called cholic acid or glycocholic acid), a primary bile…

What is E561? Complete guide to understanding E561 (Vermiculite) — a feed additive being withdrawn from EU market due to asbestos contamination risk, NOT a food additive 🚨 BEING WITHDRAWN…

What is E999? Complete guide to understanding E999 (Quillaia Extract) in your food The Quick Answer E999 is quillaia extract (also called quillay bark extract, soapbark extract, or murillo bark…

What is E1599? Complete guide to understanding E1599 (Nonivamide/Pelargonyl Vanillylamide) in your food The Quick Answer E1599 is nonivamide (also called pelargonyl vanillylamide, PAVA, or synthetic capsaicin), a synthetic pungent…

What is E556? Complete guide to understanding E556 (Calcium Aluminosilicate) — an approved additive that was RECOMMENDED FOR DELETION in 2008 and remains approved despite clear regulatory failure 🚨 MOST…

What is E554? Complete guide to understanding E554 (Sodium Aluminosilicate) — an approved anti-caking agent with incomplete safety assessment and aluminum concerns ⚠️ CRITICAL: SAFETY ASSESSMENT INCOMPLETE - ALUMINUM EXPOSURE…

What is E1200? Complete guide to understanding E1200 (Polydextrose) – the soluble dietary fiber and sugar/fat replacer The Quick Answer E1200 is polydextrose—a soluble dietary fiber synthesized from glucose (dextrose),…