Role of E Numbers

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 to preservatives as they help ...

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 Used Colours are added to foods ...

Everyone wants to eat food that tastes nice but, without adding additional flavour enhancers and flavourings, some processed foods would be bland, tasteless and unappetising. That’s why food ...

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 of the other E numbers that ...

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 preservatives are used?

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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 diet conscious, there’s been a trend of turning to ...

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 role and, without them, many of ...