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Uses, dietary notes, regulatory context and official-source links for 99 food additives. Search by name, E-number or INS number.

🟢 34 low-concern scores 🟡 22 Caution 🔴 3 avoid scores

Editorial Score Overview

Distribution of 99 additives by the non-official eNumbers.org context score

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Titanium Dioxide

Regulatory Spotlight

Selected additives with a short editorial context summary

WHO classified as 'possibly carcinogenic' in 2023; ADI maintained

🟠 Questionable

Linked to nitrosamine formation; processed meats classified Group 1 carcinogen

🟠 Questionable

EU-authorised with a required warning for certain uses; approved in the US as Yellow No. 5

How the Editorial Score Works

The 1–10 score summarises regulatory and scientific context. It is not an official agency rating.

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Regulatory Status

EFSA (EU), FDA (USA), and Codex Alimentarius approvals

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Scientific Research

Published peer-reviewed studies and meta-analyses

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ADI Values

Acceptable Daily Intake set by JECFA/WHO

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Jurisdiction Status

Authorisation, conditions, withdrawal, or restriction by market

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Consumer Guides

Major Regulatory Restrictions

Source-linked withdrawals, restrictions, warnings and regulatory differences.

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