Diet & Health

Discover how E-numbers are used in food production and what they mean for your diet and wellbeing. Our articles explore which additives appear in everyday products and help you make informed choices about what you consume.

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.

Are E Numbers OK for Children?

E numbers can be hard to avoid for kids, but some may affect behaviour and concentration, so here's what parents should know.

Avoiding E Numbers when Choosing Food

Learn which E numbers hide under their full names on food labels and how to spot them when you're shopping.

Complete List of ENumbers

Quick reference tables of E numbers organised by category so you can check what's in your food.

E Numbers and Children's Behaviour

Research links certain food additives and E numbers to hyperactivity and behavioural problems in children, though the evidence remains contested.

E Numbers and Health Issues

Certain food additives can trigger or worsen asthma, allergies and other health conditions if you're already affected.

E Numbers and Vegans

Some E numbers come from animal sources, so check labels carefully if you're vegan.

E Numbers Not Suitable for a Halal Diet

Some E numbers aren't halal because they're sourced from pork or non-halal animals, so check packaging or ask manufacturers to be sure.

E Numbers Not Suitable for Vegetarians

Some E numbers come from animal sources, so vegetarians need to check labels or contact manufacturers for clarity.

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.

Energy Drink Ingredients Given all Clear

New research confirms common energy drink ingredients like caffeine and taurine are safe to consume.

E-numbers and Hyperactivity - ADHD

E-numbers in food are often blamed for hyperactivity, but the evidence linking additives to ADHD is more complicated than most parents think.

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.

Research into E Numbers

Recent research is revealing new concerns about food additives and their effects on health and behaviour in children.