E-Numbers & Additives

What is E325? Complete guide to understanding sodium lactate in your food The Quick Answer E325 is sodium lactate, a preservative and acidity regulator made from the sodium salt of…

What is E420? Complete guide to understanding E420 (Sorbitol) in your food The Quick Answer E420 is a sugar alcohol sweetener derived from glucose that is approximately 60% as sweet…

What is E201? Complete guide to understanding E201 (Sodium Sorbate) in your food The Quick Answer E201 is sodium sorbate—the sodium salt of sorbic acid, a preservative that inhibits growth…

Beyond Meat contains 18+ ingredients creating a highly engineered product. Understanding each component—protein sources, binders, flavors, colors, and fats—reveals why plant-based meat is so processed and differs nutritionally from both…

What is E200? Complete guide to understanding E200 (Sorbic Acid) in your food The Quick Answer E200 is sorbic acid—a chemically-synthesized preservative that inhibits growth of molds, yeasts, and some…

What is E220? Complete guide to understanding E220 (Sulfur Dioxide) in your food The Quick Answer E220 is sulfur dioxide (SO₂)—a colorless, pungent-smelling gas used as a preservative and antioxidant…

What is E142? Complete guide to understanding E142 (Green S) in your food The Quick Answer E142 is a synthetic green food dye. It's used in food to give products…

What is E244? Complete guide to understanding chitosan in your food ⚠️ IMPORTANT ALLERGEN WARNING: E244 (chitosan) is derived from crustacean shells (shrimp, crabs, lobsters). If you are allergic to…

Pure chocolate rarely develops visible mold due to low water content, but mold can contaminate cocoa beans during fermentation/storage, and chocolate products with higher moisture content (fillings, added ingredients) are…