Science glossary film: E-Number

E-Number

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Food additives that have been approved for safe use in the European Union.

Food additives that have been approved for safe use in the European Union.

The numbering scheme includes food colorings, preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers and other categories of additives. Many e-numbers are in fact natural substances: E100, for example, is the spice turmeric, while E300 is vitamin C.

The numbering scheme includes food colorings, preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers and other categories of additives. Many e-numbers are in fact natural substances: E100, for example, is the spice turmeric, while E300 is vitamin C.

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