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E-number and food additive checker. Safety, vegan, halal and palm-oil status — designed to read in the supermarket aisle.

Popular checks

What is E471? May not be vegan Is E120 vegan? Not vegan — insects Is aspartame safe? Some concerns What is E621 (MSG)? Safe Is E441 halal? Haram — gelatine Is carrageenan safe? Some concerns Is E322 vegan? Check source What is E171? Banned in EU

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Vegan Ingredient Guide
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Reference book for halal and haram E-numbers in processed food
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Guides people use most

E-numbers and ADHDThe Southampton Six, explained E-numbers from animalsInsects, bones and hidden animal sources Vegan E-numbersWhich additives are always plant-safe Halal E-numbersHalal, haram and mashbooh at a glance Pregnancy guideAdditives to watch when pregnant E-numbers and asthmaSulphites and other triggers E-numbers to avoidThe additives with real concerns Banned E-numbersBanned in the US, EU or elsewhere Allergen guidesE-numbers and the 14 declared allergens Foods containing E471The emulsifier in almost everything

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