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1,4-Heptonolactone
1,4-Heptonolactone (E370) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E370Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
functional family
Preservatives
Preservatives are the shelf-life layer: ingredients that slow oxidation, microbes, discoloration, staling, or spoilage in packaged food.
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Acetic acid
Acetic acid (E260) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E260Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Adipic acid
Adipic acid (E355) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E355Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Alpha-Tocopherol
Alpha-Tocopherol (E307) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E307Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium acetate
Ammonium acetate (E264) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E264Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Ammonium adipate
Ammonium adipate (E359) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E359Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium ferric citrate
Ammonium ferric citrate (E381) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E381Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium fumarate
Ammonium fumarate (E368) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E368Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium lactate
Ammonium lactate (E328) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E328Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium malate
Ammonium malate (E349) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E349Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ammonium phosphates
Ammonium phosphates (E342) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E342Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Amylase
Amylase (E1100) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1100Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Anoxomer
Anoxomer (E323) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E323Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Antioxidants and preservatives
A family of ingredients used to slow oxidation, spoilage, or shelf-life decline.
Common in sauces, spreads, snacks, processed meats.
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Ascorbic acid
A form of vitamin C used as a nutrient, antioxidant, flour improver, or browning control agent depending on the product.
E300Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ascorbyl stearate
Ascorbyl stearate (E305) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E305Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Avilamycin
Avilamycin (E717) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E717Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Avoparcin
Avoparcin (E715) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E715Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Benzoic acid
Benzoic acid (E210) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E210Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol (E1519) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1519Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Benzylated hydrocarbons
Benzylated hydrocarbons (E1501) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1501Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Biphenyl, diphenyl
Biphenyl, diphenyl (E230) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E230Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Boric acid
Boric acid (E284) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E284Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Buffered vinegar
Buffered vinegar (E267) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E267Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Butane-1, 3-diol
Butane-1, 3-diol (E1502) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1502Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Butylated hydroxyanisole
Butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E320Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Butylated hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene (E321) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E321Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium acetate
Calcium acetate (E263) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E263Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium ascorbate
Calcium ascorbate (E302) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E302Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium benzoate
Calcium benzoate (E213) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E213Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium citrates Monocalcium citrate Dicalcium citrate Calcium citrate
Calcium citrates Monocalcium citrate Dicalcium citrate Calcium citrate (E333) is listed as a acidity regulator,firming agent,sequestrant in the E-number system.
E333Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate,
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate, (E385) is listed as a sequestrant in the E-number system.
E385Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium formate
Calcium formate (E238) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E238Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium fumarate
Calcium fumarate (E367) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E367Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium glycerylphosphate
Calcium glycerylphosphate (E383) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E383Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium hydrogen sulfite
Calcium hydrogen sulfite (E227) is listed as a firming agent in the E-number system.
E227Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium lactate
Calcium lactate (E327) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E327Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium lactobionate
Calcium lactobionate (E399) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E399Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium malates Calcium malate Calcium hydrogen malate
Calcium malates Calcium malate Calcium hydrogen malate (E352) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E352Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium phosphates Monocalcium phosphate Dicalcium phosphate Tricalcium phosphate
Calcium phosphates Monocalcium phosphate Dicalcium phosphate Tricalcium phosphate (E341) is listed as a anti-caking agent,firming agent in the E-number system.
E341Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Calcium propionate
Calcium propionate (E282) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E282Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium sorbate
Calcium sorbate (E203) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E203Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium sulfite
Calcium sulfite (E226) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E226Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Calcium tartrate
Calcium tartrate (E354) is listed as a emulsifier in the E-number system.
E354Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide (E290) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E290Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Carnosic acid
Carnosic acid (E392) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E392Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Chlortetracycline
Chlortetracycline (E702) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E702Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Dehydroacetic acid
Dehydroacetic acid (E265) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E265Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Delta-Tocopherol
Delta-Tocopherol (E309) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E309Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Dilauryl thiodipropionate
Dilauryl thiodipropionate (E389) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E389Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Dimethyl dicarbonate
Dimethyl dicarbonate (E242) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E242Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate
Disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate (E386) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E386Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Distearyl thiodipropionate
Distearyl thiodipropionate (E390) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E390Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Dodecyl gallate
Dodecyl gallate (E312) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E312Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Erythorbic acid
Erythorbic acid (E315) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E315Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Erythorbin acid
Erythorbin acid (E317) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E317Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ethanol
Ethanol (E1510) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1510Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Ethoxyquin
Ethoxyquin (E324) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E324Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ethyl acetate
Ethyl acetate (E1504) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1504Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Ethyl gallate
Ethyl gallate (E313) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E313Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Ethylparaben
Ethylparaben (E214) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E214Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (E304) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E304Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Flavomycin
Flavomycin (E712) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E712Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde (E240) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E240Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Formic acid
Formic acid (E236) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E236Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Fumaric acid
Fumaric acid (E297) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E297Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Gamma-Tocopherol
Gamma-Tocopherol (E308) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E308Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Glyceryl diacetate or diacetin
Glyceryl diacetate or diacetin (E1517) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1517Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Glyceryl monoacetate
Glyceryl monoacetate (E1516) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1516Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Guaiac resin
Guaiac resin (E314) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E314Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E209) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E209Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Hexamine
Hexamine (E239) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E239Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Isopropyl citrate
Isopropyl citrate (E384) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E384Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Lactic acid
An acid used for tartness, preservation support, pH adjustment, and fermentation character. It can be produced by fermentation and used across many food types.
E270Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Lecithin citrate
Lecithin citrate (E344) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E344Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Lipases
Lipases (E1104) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1104Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Lysozyme
Lysozyme (E1105) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1105Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Magnesium citrate
Magnesium citrate (E345) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E345Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Magnesium lactate
Magnesium lactate (E329) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E329Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Magnesium phosphates monomagnesium phosphate Dimagnesium phosphate
Magnesium phosphates monomagnesium phosphate Dimagnesium phosphate (E343) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.
E343Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Malic acid
Malic acid (E296) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E296Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Metatartaric acid
Metatartaric acid (E353) is listed as a emulsifier in the E-number system.
E353Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Methylparaben
Methylparaben (E218) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E218Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Monensin A
Monensin A (E714) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E714Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Monosodium fumarate
Monosodium fumarate (E365) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E365Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Natamycin, Pimaracin
Natamycin, Pimaracin (E235) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E235Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Niacin
Niacin (E375) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E375Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Nisin
Nisin (E234) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E234Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Octyl gallate
Octyl gallate (E311) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E311Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Oleandomycin
Oleandomycin (E704) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E704Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Orthophenyl phenol
Orthophenyl phenol (E231) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E231Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Oxystearin
Oxystearin (E387) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E387Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Oxytetracycline
Oxytetracycline (E703) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E703Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Penicillin G benzathine
Penicillin G benzathine (E708) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E708Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Penicillin G potassium
Penicillin G potassium (E705) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E705Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Penicillin G procaine
Penicillin G procaine (E707) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E707Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Penicillin G sodium
Penicillin G sodium (E706) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E706Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid (E338) is listed as a acid in the E-number system.
E338Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Phytic acid
Phytic acid (E391) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E391Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyvinyl alcohol (E1203) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1203Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Potassium acetate
Potassium acetate (E261) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E261Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium adipate
Potassium adipate (E357) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E357Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium ascorbate
Potassium ascorbate (E303) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E303Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium benzoate
Potassium benzoate (E212) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E212Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium citrates Monopotassium citrate Potassium citrate
Potassium citrates Monopotassium citrate Potassium citrate (E332) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E332Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium fumarate
Potassium fumarate (E366) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E366Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium hydrogen sulfite
Potassium hydrogen sulfite (E228) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E228Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium lactate
Potassium lactate (E326) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E326Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium malate
Potassium malate (E351) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E351Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium metabisulfite
Potassium metabisulfite (E224) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E224Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate (E252) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E252Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium nitrite
Potassium nitrite (E249) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E249Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium phosphates Monopotassium phosphate Dipotassium phosphate Tripotassium phosphate
Potassium phosphates Monopotassium phosphate Dipotassium phosphate Tripotassium phosphate (E340) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E340Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Potassium propionate
Potassium propionate (E283) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E283Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium sorbate
A preservative used to inhibit yeasts and molds in products such as sauces, cheeses, baked goods, drinks, and fruit preparations.
E202Common in cheese, bakery fillings, dips, wine.
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Potassium sulfite
Potassium sulfite (E225) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E225Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Potassium tartrates Monopotassium tartrate Dipotassium tartrate
Potassium tartrates Monopotassium tartrate Dipotassium tartrate (E336) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E336Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Propionic acid
Propionic acid (E280) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E280Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Propyl gallate
Propyl gallate (E310) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E310Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Propylparaben
Propylparaben (E216) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E216Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Proteases (Protease, Papain, Bromelain, Ficin)
Proteases (Protease, Papain, Bromelain, Ficin) (E1101) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1101Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Pullulan
Pullulan (E1204) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.
E1204Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.
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Salinomycin
Salinomycin (E716) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E716Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Sodium acetates Sodium acetate Sodium diacetate
Sodium acetates Sodium acetate Sodium diacetate (E262) is listed as a preservative,acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E262Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium adipate
Sodium adipate (E356) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E356Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium ascorbate
Sodium ascorbate (E301) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E301Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium benzoate
A preservative used mainly in acidic foods and drinks to inhibit microbes. It often appears in soft drinks, sauces, pickles, and fruit preparations.
E211Common in soft drinks, fruit drinks, pickles, sauces.
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Sodium bisulfite
Sodium bisulfite (E222) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E222Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium citrates Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Sodium citrate
Sodium citrates Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Sodium citrate (E331) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E331Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium dehydroacetate
Sodium dehydroacetate (E266) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E266Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium erythorbate
An antioxidant and curing accelerator often used in processed meats to help preserve color and quality.
E316Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium erythorbin
Sodium erythorbin (E318) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E318Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E215) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E215Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium formate
Sodium formate (E237) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E237Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium lactate
Sodium lactate (E325) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E325Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium malates Sodium malate Sodium hydrogen malate
Sodium malates Sodium malate Sodium hydrogen malate (E350) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E350Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium metabisulfite (E223) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E223Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E219) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E219Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium nitrate
Sodium nitrate (E251) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E251Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium nitrite
A curing ingredient used in some processed meats for color, flavor, and microbial control. It is a high-attention term in label audits.
E250Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium orthophenyl phenol
Sodium orthophenyl phenol (E232) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E232Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium phosphates Monosodium phosphate Disodium phosphate Trisodium phosphate
Sodium phosphates Monosodium phosphate Disodium phosphate Trisodium phosphate (E339) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E339Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium potassium tartrate
Sodium potassium tartrate (E337) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E337Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium propionate
Sodium propionate (E281) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E281Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E217) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E217Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium sorbate
Sodium sorbate (E201) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E201Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium sulfite
Sodium sulfite (E221) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E221Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sodium tartrates Monosodium tartrate Disodium tartrate
Sodium tartrates Monosodium tartrate Disodium tartrate (E335) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E335Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sodium tetraborate
Sodium tetraborate (E285) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E285Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Sorbic acid
Sorbic acid (E200) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E200Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Spiramycins
Spiramycins (E710) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E710Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Succinic acid
Succinic acid (E363) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E363Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide (E220) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E220Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Tartaric acid
A family of ingredients used to slow oxidation, spoilage, or shelf-life decline.
E334Common in baked goods, sauces, soft drinks, spreads.
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Tartaric acid (L-)
Tartaric acid (L-) (E334) is listed as a (acid) in the E-number system.
E334Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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tert-Butylhydroquinone
tert-Butylhydroquinone (E319) is listed as a antioxidant in the E-number system.
E319Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines (E701) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E701Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole (E233) is listed as a preservative in the E-number system.
E233Common in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, bakery products.
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Thiodipropionic acid
Thiodipropionic acid (E388) is listed as a antioxidant or acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E388Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Tocopherols
Vitamin E compounds often used as antioxidants to protect oils and fat-containing foods from oxidation.
E306Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Triammonium citrate
Triammonium citrate (E380) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.
E380Common in oils, processed meats, bakery products, fortified foods.
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Tylosin
Tylosin (E713) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E713Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.
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Virginiamycins
Virginiamycins (E711) is listed as a antibiotic in the E-number system.
E711Common in legacy food-additive lists, specialist regulated uses, non-retail contexts.