Score 3–4
Questionable Food Additives
These additives have significant safety concerns supported by credible scientific evidence. They may be linked to health issues, banned in multiple countries, or currently under regulatory review. While still legally permitted in some jurisdictions, there are legitimate reasons to be cautious about regular consumption.
Questionable Additives (19 listed)
| E-Number ↕ | Name ↕ | Safety ↓ | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| E129 | Allura Red AC | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E951 | Aspartame | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E407 | Carrageenan | Questionable(4/10) | Natural |
| E252 | Potassium Nitrate | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E249 | Potassium Nitrite | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E104 | Quinoline Yellow | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E251 | Sodium Nitrate | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E250 | Sodium Nitrite | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E150d | Sulphite Ammonia Caramel | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E102 | Tartrazine | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E319 | tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) | Questionable(4/10) | Synthetic |
| E151 | Brilliant Black BN | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E155 | Brown HT | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E320 | Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E122 | Carmoisine | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E127 | Erythrosine | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E142 | Green S | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E124 | Ponceau 4R | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
| E110 | Sunset Yellow FCF | Questionable(3/10) | Synthetic |
19 of 19 additives