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E Numbers: The Good, The Bad, The Facts...

You'll discover everything you need to know about E numbers with our expert guides covering their benefits, roles, and safety information. Our comprehensive resources help you make informed choices about food additives, whether you're following specific diets, managing health concerns, or simply wanting to understand what's in your food. Explore E Numbers is here to help.

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E Numbers with Animal Origins
Some E number food additives come from animals like insects, bones and fish, so here's which ones to watch out for.
Top E Numbers to Avoid
Which E numbers are actually worth avoiding in your food, and which ones are safe enough to ignore.
Complete List of ENumbers
Quick reference tables of E numbers organised by category so you can check what's in your food.
How Easy is it to Completely Avoid E Numbers?
Avoiding E numbers completely is difficult but possible if you know what to look for on food labels.
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Complete List of ENumbers
Quick reference tables of E numbers organised by category so you can check what's in your food.
Does E631 Use Extracted Pig's Fat or Sardine Oil?
E631 is a flavour enhancer that usually comes from pig or fish, but manufacturers rarely label which source they use.
All E Numbers Bad For You?
Not all E numbers are bad for you, some come from natural sources, but knowing which ones to avoid takes detective work.
Why We Chose to Avoid E-numbers: A Case Study
One family explains how cutting out E numbers from their children's diets helped manage asthma, eczema and food allergies.
Additives in Cigarettes
Cigarette makers add over 600 additives to make smoking more addictive and hard to quit.
Allergies to Food Additives and E-numbers
Food additives and E-numbers can trigger allergies with symptoms ranging from hives and rashes to asthma and headaches.
Food Additives That Act as Xenoestrogens
Some common food additives mimic the hormone estrogen in your body, and researchers just identified two new ones to watch out for.
Phosphorous in Fast Food and When to Avoid It
High phosphorous additives in fast food can damage your heart and bones if you have kidney disease.
Additive Free Baby Food
Finding baby food without additives means reading labels carefully since preservatives and thickeners often hide in everyday products.
Energy Drink Ingredients Given all Clear
New research confirms common energy drink ingredients like caffeine and taurine are safe to consume.
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E Numbers: The Good, The Bad, The Facts...