Score 5–6

Caution Food Additives

These additives are approved for use but have raised meaningful safety questions that warrant awareness. There may be associations with adverse effects in certain individuals, preliminary evidence of potential health concerns, or ongoing regulatory reviews. They are not necessarily unsafe, but informed consumers may wish to limit their intake or avoid them if sensitive.

Caution Additives (22 listed)

E-Number Name Safety Origin
E210Benzoic AcidCaution(6/10)Natural
E150aCaramel ColorCaution(6/10)Natural
E132Indigo CarmineCaution(6/10)Synthetic
E471Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty AcidsCaution(6/10)Synthetic
E174SilverCaution(6/10)Synthetic
E955SucraloseCaution(6/10)Synthetic
E950Acesulfame KCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E173AluminiumCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E150cAmmonia CaramelCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E133Brilliant Blue FCFCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E321Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)Caution(5/10)Synthetic
E385Calcium Disodium EDTACaution(5/10)Synthetic
E150bCaustic Sulphite CaramelCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E131Patent Blue VCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E338Phosphoric AcidCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E212Potassium BenzoateCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E224Potassium MetabisulphiteCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E310Propyl GallateCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E211Sodium BenzoateCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E223Sodium MetabisulphiteCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E221Sodium SulphiteCaution(5/10)Synthetic
E220Sulfur DioxideCaution(5/10)Synthetic

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