A Note on EC Additives (aka E-Numbers)

[helenllama]

Do any of you know what E300, E100, E160c, E306 and E330 all have in common?

They are all naturally occuring

E300 is Vitamin C and is on the list as ascorbic acid.
E100 is curcurmin and comes from the same plant as tumeric
E160c is paprika extract and comes from red peppers. most of the other E160 (A to D) are also naturally occuring
E306 is the Tocopherols and are from Vitamin E (as are E307, 308, 309)
E330 is in citric acid and is present in most citrus fruits.

E300 and 306 are antioxidants. E100 and the E160's are colourings and E330 is an acidity regulator. Oh and vinegar is nearly 100% EC additive derived

And chances are the EC additive in Wagg GP Crunch is either Vit C or E as they do not contain colourings.

 

[Netty]

Why don't they state what they are if they are naturally occuring rather than just the 'E' number? We'd be less put off.

 

[Pigglywink's Rachel]

Probably because it's an artifical additive. Laws regarding labels are made by the same people who decided that it's necessary to put a label on a paint dryer advising that you not use it to dry your hair.