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What is E104? – Complete guide to understanding Quinoline Yellow in your food

What is E104? Complete guide to understanding E104 (Quinoline Yellow) in your food The Quick Answer E104 is quinoline yellow, a synthetic yellow-green food colorant used primarily in Europe to…
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E100 - Turmeric Curcumin Colorant
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What is E100? – Complete guide to understanding Curcumin in your food

What is E100? Complete guide to understanding E100 (Curcumin) in your food The Quick Answer E100 is curcumin, a natural yellow pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa) used as a…
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What is E202? – Complete guide to understanding Potassium Sorbate in your food

What is E202? Complete guide to understanding E202 (Potassium Sorbate) in your food The Quick Answer E202 is a synthetic preservative that prevents mold and yeast growth. It's used in…
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What is E966? – Complete guide to understanding Lactitol in your food

What is E966? Complete guide to understanding E966 (Lactitol) in your food The Quick Answer E966 is lactitol, a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from lactose that provides sweetness at only…
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What is E953? – Complete guide to understanding Isomalt in your food

What is E953? Complete guide to understanding E953 (Isomalt) in your food The Quick Answer E953 is isomalt, a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from sucrose that provides sweetness without sugar's…
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E150 - Caramel Coloring
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What is E150? – Complete guide to understanding Caramel Color in your food

What is E150? Complete guide to understanding E150 (Caramel Color) in your food The Quick Answer E150 is a group of four caramel-colored food dyes made by heating sugars. It's…
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What is E636? – Complete guide to understanding Maltol in your food

What is E636? Complete guide to understanding E636 (Maltol) in your food The Quick Answer E636 is maltol, a naturally occurring flavor enhancer extracted from wood bark or roasted malt…
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E160 - Carotenoids
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What is E160? – Complete guide to understanding Carotenoid Colors in your food

What is E160? Complete guide to understanding E160 (Carotenoid Colors) in your food The Quick Answer E160 is a group of natural carotenoid food colorants derived from plants, fruits, and…
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E296 - Malic Acid
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What is E296? – Complete guide to understanding Malic Acid in your food

What is E296? Complete guide to understanding E296 (Malic Acid) in your food The Quick Answer E296 is a natural organic acid found in apples and other fruits. It's used…
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E341 - Calcium Phosphates
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What is E341? – Complete guide to understanding Calcium Phosphates in your food

What is E341? Complete guide to understanding E341 (Calcium Phosphates) in your food The Quick Answer E341 is a group of mineral salts (calcium phosphates) used as leavening agents and…
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