| Number |
Name |
Comments |
|
E200 |
Sorbic acid |
possible skin irritant |
|
E201 |
Sodium sorbate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E202 |
Potassium sorbate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E203 |
Calcium sorbate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E210 |
Benzoic acid |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products are soft drinks, juices, cordials, chilly pastes |
|
E211 |
Sodium benzoate |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products see 210 |
|
E212 |
Potassium benzoate |
People with a history of allergies may show allergic reactions. Typical products see210 |
|
E213 |
Calcium benzoate |
see 212 |
|
E214 |
Ethyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E215 |
Sodium salt |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E216 |
Propybaraben |
possible contact allergen |
|
E217 |
Propyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E218 |
Methylparaben |
allergic reactions possible, mainly affecting the skin |
|
E19 |
Methyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E220 |
Sulphur dioxides |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. May cause allergic reactions in asthmatics, destroys vitamin B1, typical products are beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, cordials, wine, vinegar, potato products |
|
E221 |
Sodium sulphite |
see 220 |
|
E222 |
Sodium bisulsulphite |
see 220 |
|
E223 |
Sodium metabisulphite |
see 220 |
|
E224 |
Potassium metabisulphite |
see 220 |
|
E225 |
Potassium sulphite |
see 220 |
|
E226 |
Calcium sulphite |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E227 |
Calcium hydrogen sulphite |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E228 |
Potassium bisulphite |
see 220 |
|
E230 |
Biphenyl |
not permitted in several countries, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are citrus fruit
|
|
E231 |
2-Hydroxybiphenyl |
not permitted in several countries, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are pears, carrots, peaches, plums, prunes, sweet potatoe, citrus fruit, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, cherries, nectarines
|
|
E232 |
Sodium biphenyl-2-yl oxide |
see 231 |
|
E233 |
Thiabendazole |
not permitted in several countries, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products arecitrus fruits, apples, pears, potatoes, bananas, mushrooms, meat, milk
|
|
E234 |
Nisin |
no known adverse effects |
|
E235 |
Natamycin |
sometimes used medically to treat candidiasis, can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea and skin irritation. Typical products are meat, cheese |
|
E236 |
Formic acid |
not permitted in several
countries
|
|
E237 |
Sodium formate |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E238 |
Calcium formate |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E239 |
Hexamine |
not permitted in several countries
|
|
E249 |
Potassium nitrite |
not permitted in foods for young children, may cause dizzynesss, headaches, difficult breathing,potential carcinogen, typical products are meat |
|
E250 |
Sodium nitrite |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it (see 249) |
|
E251 |
Sodium nitrate |
see 250 |
|
E252 |
Potassium nitrate |
see 249 |
|
E260 |
Acetic acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E261 |
Potassium acetate |
should be avoided by people with impaired kidney function. Typical products are sauces, pickles |
|
E262 |
Sodium diacetate, sodium acetate |
no known adverse effects |
|
E264 |
Ammonium acetate |
can cause nausea and vomiting |
|
E270 |
Lactic acid |
could cause problems in very young babies, typical products are infant formula, confectionary, dressings, soft drinks |
|
E280 |
Propionic acid |
no known adverse effects |
|
E281 |
Sodium propionate |
may be linked to migraines, typical products are flour products |
|
E282 |
Calcium propionate |
see 281 |
|
E283 |
Potassium propionate |
see 281 |
|
E290 |
Carbon dioxide |
may increase the effect of alcohol, typical products are wine, soft drinks, confectionary |
* Hyperactive Chidren's Support Group (HACSG), possible allergen
Guide to Food Additives