| Number |
Name |
Comments |
|
E296 |
DL-Malic acid |
infants and young children should avoid it |
|
E297 |
Fumaric acid |
no known adverse effects |
| E300 |
Ascorbic acid |
vitamin C |
|
E301 |
Sodium ascorbate |
sodium salt of vitamin C |
|
E302 |
Calcium ascorbate |
vitamin C, may increase the formation of calcium axalate stones |
|
E303 |
Potassium ascorbate |
potassium salt of vitamin C |
|
E304 |
Ascorbyl palmitate |
same function as vitamin C |
|
E306, E307 E308, E309 |
Tocopherols |
vitamin E |
|
E310 |
Propyl gallate |
not permitted in foods for infants and young children, may cause gastric or skin
irritation, typical products are margarine, fats, oils |
|
E311 |
Octyl gallate |
see 310 |
|
E312 |
Dodecyl gallate |
see 310 |
|
E317 |
Erythorbic acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E318 |
Sodium erythorbate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E319 |
tert-Butylhydroquinone |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. May cause nausea, vomiting, delirium. A dose of 5g is considered fatal. Typical products are
fats, oils, margarine |
|
E320 |
Butulated hydroxyanisole |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Not permitted in foods for infants or young
children. Typical products are fats, oils, margarine, nuts, instant potato products |
|
E321 |
Butylated hydroxytoluene |
the HACSG* recommend to avoid it. Not permitted in foods for infants or young
children. Typical products are nuts |
|
E322 |
Lecithins |
nutritious and non-toxic |
|
E325 |
Sodium lactate |
young children with lactose intolerance may show adverse reactions |
|
E326 |
Potassium lactate |
see 325 |
|
E327 |
Calcium lactate |
see 325 |
|
E328 |
Ammonium lactate |
see 325 |
|
E329 |
Magnesium lactate |
see 325 |
|
E330 |
Citric acid |
occurs naturally in citrus fruits |
|
E331 |
Sodium citrates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E332 |
Potassium citrates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E333 |
Calcium citrates |
no known adverse effects in small quantities |
|
E334 |
Tartaric acid |
no known adverse effects in small quantities |
|
E335 |
Sodium tartrates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E336 |
Potassium tartrates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E337 |
Sodium potassium tartrate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E338 |
Phosphoric acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E339 |
Sodium orthophosphates |
high intakes may upset the calcium/phosphorus equilibrium |
|
E340 |
Potassium orthophosphates |
see 339 |
|
E341 |
Calcium orthophosphates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E343 |
Magnesium phosphates |
essential minerals |
|
E350 |
Sodium malates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E351 |
Potassium malate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E352 |
Calcium malates |
no known adverse effects |
|
E353 |
Metatartaric acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E354 |
Calcium tartrate |
seems safe |
|
E355 |
Adipic acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E357 |
Potassium adipate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E363 |
Succinic acid |
not permitted in several countries |
|
E365 |
Sodium fumarate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E366 |
Potassium fumarate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E367 |
Calcium fumarate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E370 |
1,4-Heptonolactone |
not permitted in several countries |
|
E375 |
Niacin |
vitamin B3 |
|
E380 |
Tri-ammonium citrate |
may interfere with liver and pancreas function |
|
E381 |
Ammonium ferric citrates |
essential mineral |
|
E385 |
Calcium disodium EDTA |
not permitted in several countries |
* Hyperactive Children's Support Group, substance may cause allergic reactions
Guide to Food Additives