Diet & Health
Articles about dietary restrictions and health concerns related to food additives. We cover vegetarian, halal and vegan considerations plus behavioural and health impacts.
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
Check food labels carefully to spot E numbers and their full names so you can avoid additives when shopping.
Complete List of ENumbers
Your quick reference guide to E number food additives used in the UK and EU, organized by what each code does.
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 aren't suitable for vegans because they can come from animal sources, so check product labeling carefully.
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 has cleared common energy drink ingredients like caffeine and taurine of safety concerns previously raised by health experts.
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?
Cutting back on E numbers in your diet is possible if you know what to look for on food labels and make conscious shopping choices.
Research Into E Numbers
Recent research is revealing new concerns about food additives and their effects on health and behaviour in children.