What are "E" Numbers?
Where can I find a list of E Numbers?
How are the E Numbers allocated?
Blocks of numbers have been allocated to specific groups of additives. For example, colours are all in the sequence Elxx, (eg El20 Cochineal), preservatives are all E2xx ( eg E211 sodium benzoate), and so on. It's a common myth that the numerical value of the E number is in some way related to its safety. The simple truth is that the numbers relate to the additive category (colour, preservative, etc).
How do we know additives are safe?
Do additives cause cancer?
What is the long-term effect of consuming food additives?
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