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Are Sports Drinks Good for You?
Are Sports Drinks Good for You?
The purpose of sports drinks and how they can help with sporting performance but also the downside to them if you’re not particularly active or you’re young....
Complete List of ENumbers
Complete List of ENumbers
Here is our handy but comprehensive list of E numbers, explaining the basic category they fall into with links to more information on each Enumber type....
Dangers and Side Effects of E Numbers
Dangers and Side Effects of E Numbers
Some E numbers are known to cause side effects and potentially be dangerous to health. Find out which ones to avoid....
E Numbers and the European Union
E Numbers and the European Union
A look at what part the European Union (EU) plays in the regulation and testing of E numbers....
E Numbers to Avoid
E Numbers to Avoid
Find out which E numbers should be avoided...
How Safe are E Numbers?
How Safe are E Numbers?
Find out how safe the E numbers in our foods and drinks really are....
The FSA's Recommendations For 2009
The FSA's Recommendations For 2009
Details of the Food Standards Agency’s recommendations in April 2008 regarding the use of certain additives used as food colourants and how it’s hoped that…...
The Rise of Natural Colours
The Rise of Natural Colours
Find out why food manufacturers are becoming much more interested in using natural colours and what types of new colours they’re introducing....
What are E Numbers?
What are E Numbers?
E numbers are often mentioned in ingredient lists on foods and drinks, but what exactly are they?...
Where are E Numbers Found?
Where are E Numbers Found?
Find out the – sometimes surprising – foods and drinks where E numbers are found lurking....
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