Role of E Numbers...
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Antioxidants and Their Role
One group of E numbers commonly found in food and drinks are called antioxidants. But what exactly are they and what is their role?
Antioxidants work in a similar way...
Colours and Their Role
There’s a rainbow of E number colours out there. But why do we need them added to food and is their role simply to make food look more appetising?
Why Colours are...
Flavour Enhancers and Flavourings and Their Role
Everyone wants to eat food that tastes nice but, without adding additional flavour enhancers and flavourings, some processed foods would be bland,...
Other E Numbers and Their Role
There’s a vast array of E numbers used today in food manufacturing and production and many of them have weird and wonderful sounding names. Here we take a look at some...
Preservatives and Their Role
One form of E number that is commonly added to our foods and drinks is the preservative. But why does food need to have preservatives added and what types of...
The Role of Sweeteners In Everyday Foods
As a society, we tend to enjoy food that tastes nice and sweet. The traditional ingredient for adding sweetness is sugar, but as we’ve become more...
Why are E Numbers added to Food?
It may seem odd that so many E numbers are added to foods and drinks these days, but they are there for a reason. Each additive included in products plays a specific...
