| Number |
Name |
Comments |
| E200 | Sorbic acid |
possible skin irritant
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| E201 | Sodium sorbate |
no known adverse effects
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| E202 | Potassium sorbate |
no known adverse effects
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| E203 | Calcium sorbate |
no known adverse effects
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| E210 | Benzoic acid |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products are soft drinks, juices, cordials, chilly pastes
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| E211 | Sodium benzoate |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products see E210
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| E212 | Potassium benzoate |
People with a history of allergies may show allergic reactions. Typical products see E210
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| E213 | Calcium benzoate |
see E212
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| E214 | Ethyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in Australia
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| E215 | Sodium salt |
not permitted in Australia
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| E216 | Propybaraben |
possible contact allergen
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| E217 | Propyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in Australia
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| E218 | Methylparaben |
allergic reactions possible, mainly affecting the skin
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| E219 | Methyl4-hydroxybenzoate |
not permitted in Australia
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| E220 | Sulphur dioxides |
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. May cause allergic reactions in asthmatics, destroys vitamin B1, typical products are beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, cordials, wine, vinegar and potato products
|
| E221 | Sodium sulphite |
see E220
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| E222 | Sodium bisulsulphite |
see E220
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| E223 | Sodium metabisulphite |
Preservative 223 - see E220
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| E224 | Potassium metabisulphite |
see E220
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| E225 | Potassium sulphite |
see E220
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| E226 | Calcium sulphite |
not permitted in Australia
|
| E227 | Calcium hydrogen sulphite |
not permitted in Australia
|
| E228 | Potassium bisulphite |
see E220
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| E230 | Biphenyl |
not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are citrus fruits
|
| E231 | 2-Hydroxybiphenyl |
not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are pears, carrots, peaches, plums, prunes, sweet potatoe, citrus fruit, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, cherries, nectarines
|
| E232 | Sodium biphenyl-2-yl oxide |
see E231
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| E233 | Thiabendazole |
not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products arecitrus fruits, apples, pears, potatoes, bananas, mushrooms, meat, milk
|
| E234 | Nisin |
no known adverse effects
|
| E235 | Natamycin |
sometimes used medically to treat candidiasis, can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea and skin irritation. Typical products are meat and cheese
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| E236 | Formic acid |
not permitted in Australia
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| E237 | Sodium formate |
not permitted in Australia
|
| E238 | Calcium formate |
not permitted in Australia
|
| E239 | Hexamine |
not permitted in Australia
|
| E249 | Potassium nitrite |
not permitted in foods for young children, may cause dizzynesss, headaches, difficult breathing, potential carcinogen, typical products are meat
|
| E250 | Sodium nitrite |
Preservative 250 is known to cause allergies and adverse reactions. The HACSG* recommends to avoid it (see 249)
|
| E251 | Sodium nitrate |
see E250
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| E252 | Potassium nitrate |
see E249
|
| E260 | Acetic acid |
no known adverse effects
|
| E261 | Potassium acetate |
should be avoided by people with impaired kidney function. Typical products are sauces, pickles
|
| E262 | Sodium diacetate, sodium acetate |
no known adverse effects
|
| E264 | Ammonium acetate |
can cause nausea and vomiting
|
| E270 | Lactic acid |
could cause problems in very young babies, typical products are infant formula, confectionary, dressings, soft drinks
|
| E280 | Propionic acid |
no known adverse effects
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| E281 | Sodium propionate |
may be linked to migraines, typical products are flour products
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| E282 | Calcium propionate |
see E281
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| E283 | Potassium propionate |
see E281
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| E290 | Carbon dioxide |
may increase the effect of alcohol, typical products are wine, soft drinks, confectionary
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