Acidity Regulators — Complete E-Number Guide
Acidity Regulators are food additives (E260–E399) that control pH and add tartness. Found in soft drinks, jams, canned goods and baked products. Every additive below links to its full safety, vegan and halal breakdown.
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| E-Number | Name | Safety | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E260 | Acetic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E261 | Potassium Acetate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E262 | Sodium Acetates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E263 | Calcium Acetate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E270 | Lactic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E290 | Carbon Dioxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E296 | Malic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E297 | Fumaric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E325 | Sodium Lactate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E326 | Potassium Lactate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E327 | Calcium Lactate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E330 | Citric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E331 | Sodium Citrates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E332 | Potassium Citrates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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| E333 | Calcium Citrates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E334 | Tartaric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E335 | Sodium Tartrates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E336 | Potassium Tartrates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E337 | Sodium Potassium Tartrate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E338 | Phosphoric Acid | Some concerns | Yes | Halal |
| E339 | Sodium Phosphates | Some concerns | Yes | Halal |
| E340 | Potassium Phosphates | Some concerns | Yes | Halal |
| E341 | Calcium Phosphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E343 | Magnesium Phosphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E350 | Sodium Malates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E351 | Potassium Malate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E352 | Calcium Malates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E353 | Metatartaric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E354 | Calcium Tartrate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E355 | Adipic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E356 | Sodium Adipate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E357 | Potassium Adipate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E363 | Succinic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E380 | Triammonium Citrate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E450 | Diphosphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E451 | Triphosphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E452 | Polyphosphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E507 | Hydrochloric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E508 | Potassium Chloride | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E509 | Calcium Chloride | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E511 | Magnesium Chloride | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E513 | Sulphuric Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E514 | Sodium Sulphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E515 | Potassium Sulphates | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E516 | Calcium Sulphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E517 | Ammonium Sulphate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E524 | Sodium Hydroxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E525 | Potassium Hydroxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E526 | Calcium Hydroxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E527 | Ammonium Hydroxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E528 | Magnesium Hydroxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E529 | Calcium Oxide | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E574 | Gluconic Acid | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E575 | Glucono Delta-Lactone | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E576 | Sodium Gluconate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E577 | Potassium Gluconate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E578 | Calcium Gluconate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E579 | Ferrous Gluconate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
| E585 | Ferrous Lactate | Safe | Yes | Halal |
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA