E-Numbers & Additives

What is E585? Complete guide to understanding E585 (Ferrous Lactate) — an iron fortification additive with multi-functional properties (acidity regulator, color retention), standard food additive approval, re-evaluation pending ✅ IRON…

What is E1516? Complete guide to understanding E1516 (Glycerol Monoacetate/Monoacetin) in your food The Quick Answer E1516 is glycerol monoacetate (also called monoacetin or acetin)—a synthetic ester created by acetylation…

What is E1517? Complete guide to understanding E1517 (Glycerol Diacetate/Diacetin) in your food The Quick Answer E1517 is glycerol diacetate (also called diacetin or 1,2-glyceryl diacetate)—a synthetic ester created by…

What is E1518? Complete guide to understanding E1518 (Glycerol Triacetate/Triacetin) in your food The Quick Answer E1518 is glycerol triacetate (also called triacetin or triacetyl glycerol)—a synthetic ester obtained by…

What is E1519? Complete guide to understanding E1519 (Benzyl Alcohol) in your food The Quick Answer E1519 is benzyl alcohol (also called phenylmethanol or phenylcarbinol)—an aromatic alcohol used in food…

What is E586? Complete guide to understanding E586 (4-Hexylresorcinol) — a specialized antioxidant approved ONLY for crustaceans (shrimp), prevents melanosis (blackening), re-evaluated by EFSA 2014 🔵 SPECIALIZED CRUSTACEAN ANTIOXIDANT -…

What is E1520? Complete guide to understanding E1520 (Propylene Glycol) in your food The Quick Answer E1520 is propylene glycol (also called propane-1,2-diol or 1,2-propanediol)—a synthetic liquid alcohol used in…

What is E260? Complete guide to understanding E260 (Acetic Acid/Vinegar) in your food The Quick Answer E260 is acetic acid, the weak organic acid that gives vinegar its characteristic sour…

What is E261? Complete guide to understanding E261 (Potassium Acetate) in your food The Quick Answer E261 is potassium acetate, the potassium salt of acetic acid (the main component of…

What is E263? Complete guide to understanding E263 (Calcium Acetate) in your food The Quick Answer E263 is calcium acetate, the calcium salt of acetic acid (vinegar)—a compound that provides…