e200-e290

Number	Name	Comments
E200	Sorbic acid	possible skin irritant
E201	Sodium sorbate	no known adverse effects
E202	Potassium sorbate	no known adverse effects
E203	Calcium sorbate	no known adverse effects
E210	Benzoic acid	the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products are soft drinks, juices, cordials, chilly pastes
E211	Sodium benzoate	the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Typical products see 210
E212	Potassium benzoate	People with a history of allergies may show allergic reactions. Typical products see210
E213	Calcium benzoate	see 212
E214	Ethyl4-hydroxybenzoate	not permitted in Australia
E215	Sodium salt	not permitted in Australia
E216	Propybaraben	possible contact allergen
E217	Propyl4-hydroxybenzoate	not permitted in Australia
E218	Methylparaben	allergic reactions possible, mainly affecting the skin
E19	Methyl4-hydroxybenzoate	not permitted in Australia
E220	Sulphur dioxides	the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. May cause allergic reactions in asthmatics, destroys vitamin B1, typical products are beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, cordials, wine, vinegar, potato products
E221	Sodium sulphite	see 220
E222	Sodium bisulsulphite	see 220
E223	Sodium metabisulphite	see 220
E224	Potassium metabisulphite	see 220
E225	Potassium sulphite	see 220
E226	Calcium sulphite	not permitted in Australia
E227	Calcium hydrogen sulphite	not permitted in Australia
E228	Potassium bisulphite	see 220
E230	Biphenyl	not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are citrus fruit
E231	2-Hydroxybiphenyl	not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products are pears, carrots, peaches, plums, prunes, sweet potatoe, citrus fruit, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, cherries, nectarines
E232	Sodium biphenyl-2-yl oxide	see 231
E233	Thiabendazole	not permitted in Australia, can be used for agricultural purposes, typical products arecitrus fruits, apples, pears, potatoes, bananas, mushrooms, meat, milk
E234	Nisin	no known adverse effects
E235	Natamycin	sometimes used medically to treat candidiasis, can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea and skin irritation. Typical products are meat, cheese
E236	Formic acid	not permitted in Australia
E237	Sodium formate	not permitted in Australia
E238	Calcium formate	not permitted in Australia
E239	Hexamine	not permitted in Australia
E249	Potassium nitrite	not permitted in foods for young children, may cause dizzynesss, headaches, difficult breathing,potential carcinogen, typical products are meat
E250	Sodium nitrite	the HACSG* recommends to avoid it (see 249)
E251	Sodium nitrate	see 250
E252	Potassium nitrate	see 249
E260	Acetic acid	no known adverse effects
E261	Potassium acetate	should be avoided by people with impaired kidney function. Typical products are sauces, pickles
E262	Sodium diacetate, sodium acetate	no known adverse effects
E264	Ammonium acetate	can cause nausea and vomiting
E270	Lactic acid	could cause problems in very young babies, typical products are infant formula, confectionary, dressings, soft drinks
E280	Propionic acid	no known adverse effects
E281	Sodium propionate	may be linked to migraines, typical products are flour products
E282	Calcium propionate	see 281
E283	Potassium propionate	see 281
E290	Carbon dioxide	may increase the effect of alcohol, typical products are wine, soft drinks, confectionary