E-Numbers & Additives

What is E180? Complete guide to understanding E180 (Lithol Rubine BK) – the synthetic red azo dye for cheese coating The Quick Answer E180 is Lithol Rubine BK (also called…

What is E155? Complete guide to understanding E155 (Brown HT / Chocolate Brown HT) – the synthetic brown azo dye with controversial status The Quick Answer E155 is Brown HT…

What is E141? Complete guide to understanding E141 (Copper Chlorophylls/Chlorophyllins) – the stabilized synthetic green food colorant The Quick Answer E141 is a copper complex of chlorophyll or chlorophyllin—a green…

What is E170? Complete guide to understanding E170 (Calcium Carbonate) – the naturally occurring mineral white food colorant and acidity regulator The Quick Answer E170 is calcium carbonate—a naturally occurring…

What is E172? Complete guide to understanding E172 (Iron Oxides and Hydroxides) – the mineral-based food colorants The Quick Answer E172 is a group of iron oxides and iron hydroxides—inorganic…

What is E140? Complete guide to understanding E140 (Chlorophylls) – the natural green plant pigment food coloring The Quick Answer E140 is chlorophyll—the natural green pigment found in all plants…

What is E128? Complete guide to understanding E128 (Red 2G) — a banned food dye ⚠️ Important: E128 (Red 2G) has been banned in the European Union since 2007 and…

What is E551? Complete guide to understanding E551 (Silicon Dioxide/Silica) in your food The Quick Answer E551 is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (silica) anti-caking agent that prevents powders from…

What is E127? Complete guide to understanding E127 (erythrosine) in your food and products The Quick Answer E127 is a synthetic red dye used to add color to foods and…

What is E1510? Complete guide to understanding E1510 (Ethanol) – the universal food solvent and flavor carrier The Quick Answer E1510 is ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol or alcohol)—a volatile,…