E-Numbers & Additives

What is E1413? Complete guide to understanding E1413 (Phosphated Distarch Phosphate) – the dual-modified resistant starch with unique nutritional properties The Quick Answer E1413 is phosphated distarch phosphate—a modified starch…

What is E514? Complete guide to understanding sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt) in your food The Quick Answer E514 is sodium sulfate, commonly known as Glauber's salt or sal mirabilis. It's…

What is E515? Complete guide to understanding potassium sulfates in your food The Quick Answer E515 is potassium sulfates, available as two forms: potassium sulfate and potassium bisulfate. It's a…

What is E516? Complete guide to understanding calcium sulfate (gypsum) in your food The Quick Answer E516 is calcium sulfate, commonly known as gypsum or selenite. It's a white mineral…

What is E517? Complete guide to understanding ammonium sulfate in your food The Quick Answer E517 is ammonium sulfate, a white crystalline powder used as a dough conditioner and yeast…

What is E520? Complete guide to understanding aluminum sulfate in your food The Quick Answer E520 is aluminum sulfate, also called alum (though technically distinct from true double-sulfate alums). It's…

What is E960? Complete guide to understanding E960 (Stevia/Steviol Glycosides) in your food The Quick Answer E960 is a natural high-intensity sweetener extracted from stevia leaves (Stevia rebaudiana) that is…

What is E1412? Complete guide to understanding E1412 (Distarch Phosphate) – the cross-linked phosphate-modified starch The Quick Answer E1412 is distarch phosphate—a modified starch produced by cross-linking native starch with…

What is E1411? Complete guide to understanding E1411 (Distarch Glycerol) – the cross-linked glycerol-modified starch The Quick Answer E1411 is distarch glycerol—a modified starch produced by cross-linking native starch with…