Dairy-Free Ingredients — Which E-Numbers Come From Milk?
Only a handful of E-numbers can involve dairy. Lactitol (E966) is always milk-derived.
Milk is a declared allergen — any deliberate milk-derived ingredient must be labelled.
Additives that can involve dairy
| E-Number | Name | Safety | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.