Additives
681Browse the additives detected in Open Food Facts products, with descriptions and product counts.
E317 - Erythorbin acid
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E318 - Calcium erythorbin
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E319 - Tertiary-butylhydroquinone (tbhq)
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and iso...
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations al...
E322 - Lecithins
Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers. Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and...
E322a - Oat lecithin
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E322i - Lecithin
Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers. Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and...
E322ii - Partially hydrolyzed lecithin
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E323 - Anoxomer
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E324 - Ethoxyquin
Ethoxyquin is a quinoline-based antioxidant used as a food preservative in certain countries and originally to control scald on pears after harvest (under commercial names such as "Stop-Scald"). It is used as a preser...
E325 - sodium lactate
SODIUM LACTATE is the sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator, and bulking agent.
E326 - potassium lactate
POTASSIUM LACTATE is a compound with formula KC3H5O3. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. Potassium lactate is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf...
E327 - calcium lactate
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt with formula C6H10CaO6, consisting of two lactate anions H3C(CHOH)CO−2 for each calcium cation Ca2+. It forms several hydrates, the most common being the pentahydrate C6H10...
E328 - ammonium lactate
Ammonium lactate is a compound with formula NH4(C2H4(OH)COO). It is the ammonium salt of lactic acid. It has mild anti-bacterial properties. It has E number "E328" and is the active ingredient of the skin lotions Amla...
E329 - Magnesium lactate
Magnesium lactate, the magnesium salt of lactic acid, is a mineral supplement. Added to some food and beverages as an acidity regulator and labeled as E329.
E330 - Citric acid
Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes. It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing...
E331 - Sodium citrates
DISODIUM CITRATE, more properly, disodium hydrogen citrate, is an acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na2C6H6O7. It is used as an antioxidant in food and to improve the effects of other antioxidants. It...
E331i - Monosodium citrate
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E331ii - Disodium citrate
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