E-Numbers & Additives

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),…

What is E1501? Complete guide to understanding benzylated hydrocarbons in your food The Quick Answer E1501 is benzylated hydrocarbons, a group of aromatic compounds used as flavoring substances in food.…

What is E545? Complete guide to understanding E545 (Ammonium Polyphosphate) — a specialized phosphate emulsifier with dual industrial applications 🧪 SPECIALIZED PHOSPHATE ADDITIVE WITH DUAL USE: E545 (Ammonium Polyphosphate) is…

What is E1502? Complete guide to understanding butane-1,3-diol in your food The Quick Answer E1502 is butane-1,3-diol (also called 1,3-butylene glycol), a synthetic alcohol used as a solvent for food…

What is E1503? Complete guide to understanding castor oil in your food The Quick Answer E1503 is castor oil, a natural oil extracted from castor beans and used as a…

What is E546? Complete guide to understanding E546 (Magnesium Pyrophosphate) — a phosphate emulsifier with a unique magnesium benefit ✨ MAGNESIUM-PROVIDING PHOSPHATE ADDITIVE: E546 (Magnesium Pyrophosphate) is an emulsifier and…

What is E544? Complete guide to understanding E544 (Calcium Polyphosphate) — a standard emulsifier with phosphate concerns and regulatory complexity ℹ️ IDENTICAL TO E452(IV) - REGULATORY CONFUSION: E544 (Calcium Polyphosphate)…

What is E1504? Complete guide to understanding ethyl acetate in your food The Quick Answer E1504 is ethyl acetate, a volatile liquid used as a flavor solvent and extraction agent…