E-Numbers & Additives

What is E161? Complete guide to understanding E161 (Xanthophylls) – the natural yellow-orange food colorings from plants The Quick Answer E161 is a category of xanthophylls—naturally occurring yellow and orange…

What is E961? Complete guide to understanding E961 (Neotame) in your food The Quick Answer E961 is a synthetic ultra-high-potency aspartame-derived sweetener that is 7,000–13,000 times sweeter than sugar with…

What is E962? Complete guide to understanding E962 (Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt) in your food The Quick Answer E962 is a synthetic combination sweetener made from aspartame and acesulfame potassium bonded together…

What is E122? Complete guide to understanding E122 (Carmoisine/Azorubine) The Quick Answer E122 is Carmoisine (also called Azorubine), a synthetic azo dye that produces a bright red/crimson color. It's approved…

What is E125? Complete guide to understanding E125 (Scarlet GN) The Critical Answer ⚠️ E125 (SCARLET GN) IS BANNED FOR FOOD USE IN BOTH THE EU AND USA E125 is…

What is E126? Complete guide to understanding E126 (Ponceau 6R) The Critical Answer ⚠️ E126 (PONCEAU 6R) IS DELISTED - NO LONGER APPROVED FOR FOOD USE IN THE EU E126…

What is E112? Complete guide to understanding E112 (Red Ponceau family) The Critical Clarification ⚠️ IMPORTANT: E112 is NOT an official E-number in current EU regulations. It's used colloquially to…

What is E111? Complete guide to understanding E111 (Orange GGN) The Quick Answer E111 (Orange GGN) is a banned synthetic food dye that has been forbidden in the European Union…