Dairy-Free E-Numbers — Quick Reference

A quick reference: the small set of E-numbers that can involve milk.

Always milk-derived: lactitol (E966). Milk is a declared allergen — deliberate dairy content must always be labelled in bold.

E-numbers that can involve milk

E-NumberNameSafetyDetails
E966 Lactitol Safe Full details
E270 Lactic Acid Safe Full details
E325 Sodium Lactate Safe Full details
E326 Potassium Lactate Safe Full details
E327 Calcium Lactate Safe Full details
E234 Nisin Safe Full details
E101 Riboflavin Safe Full details

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA. General information only — not medical or dietary advice.

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