Skip to main content

E numbers (European numbers).

E Numbers (European Numbers).

E number are stands for Europe, E number are codes given to food additives  that have been assessed for use within the Europe union, E numbers used as a food additives within the Europe union (EU) & European Free Trade Association  (EFTA).

  • E numbers can be found on food labels.
  • E numbers accurately describes additives used in the food preparations.
  • These numbers are also used in the Australia & New Zealand without E.
  • E numbers are used as a antioxidants,  color, sweeteners, preservatives, thickeners, stabilizers etc.

Classification By Numeric Range:

  • E  100  -  E 199   Colors
  • E  200  -  E 299   Preservatives
  • E  300  -  E 399   Antioxidants & Acidity regulators
  • E  400  -  E 499   Thickeners, Stabilizers & Emulsifiers
  • E  500  -  E 599   Acidity regulators & Anti cackling agents
  • E  600  -  E 699   Flavor enhancers
  • E  700  -  E 799   Antibiotics
  • E  900  -  E 999   Glazing agents, Gases & Sweeteners.
  • E1100  -  E 1599 Additional additives.



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

FSSAI Has Changed The Logo For Non-Vegetarian Food 2021.

FSSAI Has Changed The Logo For Non-Vegetarian Food 2021.  

What is Food Safety Hazard,Types of Food Hazards & Prevention of Food Hazards 2020.

What is Food Safety Hazard, Types of Food Hazards & Prevention of Food Hazards 2020. Food Safety Hazard:- A food safety hazards refers to any agent with the potential to cause adverse health consequences for consumer. Food hazards may be physical, biological, chemical and allergic known as a food hazards. There are Four Type of Food Hazards: - 1)Physical Hazards 2)Chemical Hazards 3)Biological Hazards 4)Allergens. 1)Physical Hazards:- "Physical hazards includes foreign objects in food that can cause harm when eaten known as a physical hazards". Common Physical Hazards Include:- Glass or Metal Hair Finger nails. Jewelry piece. Lint & Threads Band-aids. Plastic or piece of disposable. Staples pins. Prevention of Physical Hazards:- Inspect raw material & equipment. Avoid jewelry, nail polishing, pinning(personal hygiene). By wearing proper attire. Avoiding use of stables. 2)Chemical Hazards:- "A chemical hazard is naturally  occurring and process induced chemica...

What is Food Additives(Types of food additives & Importance of food additives )2020.

What is Food Additives(Type of Food Additives & Importance of Food Additives)2020. Food Additives:- Food additives is a consumable substance that it added to any food to enhance its taste, appearance, texture and prevent it from becoming repugnant or in most cases rotten.                                                               OR Food additives are substances added to product to perform specific technological function. These functions include prese to food for interest and variety . Increasing shelf life of or inhibiting the growth of pathogens, or adding coloring and flavoring During processing ,small amounts of certain chemicals are often added. Basically, a food additive is something that doesn't normally occur in the food we eat, it has to be added. Food additives may be natural or artificial. Any substanc...