Tag: SAFE

E333 – Calcium citrates

E333 calcium citrates are acidity regulators and firming agents used in foods and drinks. Current evidence is broadly reassuring, though very high total calcium intake may cause digestive discomfort.
E413 – Tragacanth

E413 tragacanth is a natural plant gum used as a thickener and stabiliser. Current evidence is broadly reassuring, though high intakes may cause temporary digestive discomfort.
E290 – Carbon dioxide

E290 carbon dioxide is used to carbonate drinks and as a packaging gas. It is generally considered safe at normal food-use levels, but fizzy drinks can cause bloating in sensitive people.
E380 – Triammonium citrate

E380 triammonium citrate is an acidity regulator used in some processed foods and drinks. Current evidence is broadly reassuring, but direct studies are limited.
E100 – Curcumin

E100 curcumin is a turmeric-based yellow food colour used in sauces and snacks, and it is generally rated GREEN - SAFE at normal food-use levels.
E326 – Potassium lactate

E326, potassium lactate, is a lactic acid salt used mainly in processed meats to control pH, hold moisture, and slow bacterial growth; for most consumers it appears low risk, but people on potassium-restricted diets should pay attention.
E445 – Glycerol esters of wood rosin

E445 helps keep citrus flavour oils evenly suspended in cloudy drinks. Current reviews place compliant food-grade material in the low-risk range at permitted use levels.
E235 – Natamycin

E235 (natamycin) is a surface antifungal preservative used mainly on cheese rind and some cured sausages. Current evidence supports low risk at permitted levels, but broader mixed-through uses would raise more questions about gut exposure and resistance pressure.
E503 – Ammonium carbonates

E503 (ammonium carbonates) is a low-risk raising agent used mainly in biscuits and crackers. It usually breaks down during baking into volatile gases, but it still deserves a caveat because ammonium bicarbonate can influence heat-formed compounds such as acrylamide in some baked foods.
E440 – Pectin

E440 (pectin) is a fruit-derived gelling and thickening agent used in jams, yogurts, desserts and confectionery. Current EFSA and JECFA assessments support a GREEN - SAFE grade, although very-young-infant medical-formula uses were assessed separately.
E469 – Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethyl cellulose

E469 is a lower-viscosity cellulose derivative used when manufacturers want stability and mouthfeel without a heavy, gummy texture. Current evidence still supports a GREEN - SAFE rating, while newer CMC-family gut studies justify a narrow caveat rather than a downgrade.
E460 – Cellulose

E460 covers microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose. Current EFSA and JECFA evaluations support a GREEN - SAFE rating, with no numerical ADI needed and only mild digestive effects possible at high intakes.
E325 – Sodium lactate

E325 (sodium lactate) is a lactate salt used mainly as an acidity regulator and antimicrobial support, especially in processed meats. It is generally considered low risk for most people. Main practical concern is added sodium in some foods.
E101 – Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (i, ii)

E101 (riboflavins) is a yellow food colour based on riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2. It is widely permitted and well studied, with very low toxicity at typical food-use levels.
E260 – Acetic acid

E260 (acetic acid) is the acid that gives vinegar its sharp taste and preservative power. It is widely permitted as a food additive and is generally considered safe at typical food-use levels, with irritation risks mainly from undiluted or highly concentrated use.
E412 – Guar gum

E412 (guar gum) is a plant-based thickener made from guar beans. It is widely authorised in the EU and affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) in the US. For most people it is considered low risk, with digestive discomfort at high intakes as the main caveat.
E509 – Calcium chloride

E509 (calcium chloride) is a mineral salt used mainly as a firming and anti-caking agent. It helps keep canned vegetables crisp and improves cheese curd formation. Our grade is GREEN – SAFE, with the main caveat that highly concentrated calcium chloride products can irritate the digestive tract.
E162 – Beetroot Red (Betanin)

E162 (Beetroot Red), also known as betanin, is a natural red-purple food colour extracted from beetroot. It is widely used in beverages, confectionery and dairy products and is considered safe for consumers based on current scientific evidence.
E417 – Tara gum

E417 (Tara gum) is a natural thickener obtained from the seeds of the tara tree. It is widely used to improve texture and stability in dairy, bakery and processed foods. Current scientific evidence supports a GREEN – SAFE safety grading for the general population.
E306 – Tocopherol-rich extract (Vitamin E)

E306 (Tocopherol-rich extract) is a natural antioxidant sourced from vegetable oils and rich in vitamin E forms. It protects fats from oxidation and is considered safe at permitted levels. EFSA evaluations and independent research both support a strong GREEN – SAFE grading.