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4-hexylresorcinol E586

Antioxidant to prevent discoloration in shrimp and shellfish.

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Acacia or gum Arabic E414

Thickener and stabilizer; natural gum from acacia trees.

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Acesulphame potassium E950

High-intensity sweetener (200x sweeter than sugar) used in tabletop sweeteners and beverages.

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Acetic acid, glacial E260

Preservative and acidity regulator; gives vinegar its sour taste.

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Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol E472A

Emulsifier and stabilizer used in cakes, creams, and margarine.

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Acetylated distarch adipate E1422

Modified starch used as a thickener to improve texture and stability in sauces and pies.

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Acetylated distarch phosphate E1414

Modified starch resistant to high heat and low pH; ideal for canned foods.

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Acetylated oxidised starch E1451

Starch derivative used for stabilizing and thickening aqueous systems.

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Acid treated starch E1401

Modified starch used for gelling and binding in confectionery.

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Adipic acid E355

Acidity regulator providing tartness; often used in gelatins and puddings.

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Advantame E969

Extremely high-intensity sweetener; used in tabletop sweeteners.

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Agar E406

Gelling agent derived from seaweed; vegetarian alternative to gelatin.

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Alginic acid E400

Thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent from brown seaweed.

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Alitame E956

High-intensity sweetener; heat-stable for cooking and baking.

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Alkaline treated starch E1402

Modified starch treated with alkali for specific thickening properties.

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Alkanet / Alkannin E103

Red food colouring derived from the root of the alkanet plant.

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Allura red AC E129

Red azo dye used in beverages, candy, and cereals.

Doubtful
alpha-Amylase E1100

Enzyme used as a processing aid in baking and starch hydrolysis.

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Aluminium E173

Silver-coloured surface finish for decorating pill coatings and cake decorations.

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Aluminium silicate E559

Anticaking agent to keep powders free-flowing.

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Amaranth E123

Red azo dye used in preserved fruits and aperitifs.

Doubtful
Ammonium acetate E264

Preservative and acidity regulator.

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Ammonium adipates E359

Acidity regulator and dough conditioner.

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Ammonium alginate E403

Thickener and stabilizer derived from seaweed.

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Ammonium carbonates E503

Raising agent used in baked goods like cookies and crackers.

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Ammonium chloride E510

Dough conditioner and flavouring agent (salty taste).

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Ammonium citrates E380

Acidity regulator and emulsifier salt in processed cheese.

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Ammonium fumarate E368

Acidity regulator permitted at GMP.

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Ammonium lactate E328

Acidity regulator and humectant.

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Ammonium malate E349

Acidity regulator permitted at GMP.

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Ammonium phosphates E342

Acidity regulator and dough conditioner.

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Ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid E442

Emulsifier used in food processing.

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Annatto extracts E160B

Yellow-orange food colouring derived from the achiote tree seeds.

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Anthocyanins E163

Red-purple colouring extracted from grapes, blackcurrants, or red cabbage.

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Arabinogalactan (Larch gum) E409

Emulsifier, stabilizer, and bodying agent from Western Larch trees.

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Ascorbic acid E300

Vitamin C; antioxidant and flour treatment agent.

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Ascorbyl palmitate E304

Antioxidant used in fats and oils to prevent rancidity.

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Aspartame E951

High-intensity sweetener (200x sugar); used in low-calorie foods.

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Aspartame-acesulphame salt E962

Sweetener providing sugar-like taste with higher intensity and stability.

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Azorubine / Carmoisine E122

Red to maroon colouring for jams, preserves, and sauces.

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b-apo-8'-Carotenal E160E

Orange-red colouring derived from carotenoids.

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b-apo-8'-Carotenoic acid methyl or ethyl ester E160F

Yellow-orange colouring derived from carotenoids.

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Beeswax, white & yellow E901

Glazing and anti-sticking agent; must verify beekeeping/Halal standards.

Doubtful
Beet red E162

Red-purple colouring extracted from beetroots.

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Bentonite E558

Filtering aid and clarifying agent for wine and juices.

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Benzoic acid E210

Anti-microbial preservative used in acidic foods like pickles.

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Bleached starch E1403

Starch treated to have low viscosity for specific food textures.

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Bone phosphate E542

Anticaking agent; avoid unless certified Halal.

Haram
Brilliant black BN E151

Black or grey colouring used in brown sauces and liquorice.

Doubtful
Brilliant Blue FCF E133

Bright blue colouring for beverages, candy, and dairy products.

Doubtful
Brown HT E155

Brown colouring for chocolate cake mixes and sauces.

Doubtful
Butane E943A

Propellant used in pressurised food containers like cooking sprays.

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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) E320

Antioxidant to prevent rancidity in fats and oils.

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Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) E321

Antioxidant to preserve fats and oils.

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Calcium acetate E263

Preservative and firming agent for fruits and vegetables.

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Calcium alginate E404

Thickener and stabilizer; forms gels in presence of calcium.

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Calcium aluminium silicate E556

Anticaking agent for powdered foods.

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Calcium ascorbate E302

Antioxidant and Vitamin C source; more neutral than ascorbic acid.

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Calcium benzoate E213

Preservative used in acidic foods and beverages.

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Calcium carbonate E170

Colour, anticaking agent, and calcium supplement.

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Calcium chloride E509

Firming agent for canned fruits and vegetables; beer brewing.

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Calcium citrate E333

Acidity regulator, emulsifier, and calcium source.

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Calcium disodium EDTA E385

Preservative and antioxidant; binds metals to prevent spoilage.

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Calcium fumarate E367

Acidity regulator and calcium source.

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Calcium gluconate E578

Acidity regulator and firming agent.

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Calcium glutamate E623

Flavour enhancer (less common than MSG).

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Calcium hydroxide E526

Acidity regulator and firming agent (e.g., for tortillas).

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Calcium lactate E327

Acidity regulator and firming agent; calcium source.

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Calcium lactylate E482

Dough conditioner and emulsifier for breads.

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Calcium lignosulphonate (40-65) E1522

Emulsifier and stabilizer derived from wood pulp.

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Calcium malate E352

Acidity regulator.

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Calcium oxide E529

Acidity regulator and flour treatment agent.

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Calcium phosphate E341

Anticaking agent, flour treatment, and mineral supplement.

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Calcium propionate E282

Preservative to inhibit mold in bread and baked goods.

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Calcium silicate E552

Anticaking agent for baking powder and salt.

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Calcium sorbate E203

Preservative to inhibit mold and yeast.

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Calcium sulphate E516

Firming agent, flour treatment, and sequestrant.

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Calcium tartrate E354

Acidity regulator from winemaking byproduct.

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Caramel I (plain) E150A

Brown colouring from heated carbohydrates; plain caramel.

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Caramel II (caustic sulfite) E150B

Brown colouring from heated carbohydrates with sulfite process.

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