| Number
|
Name
|
Comments
|
| E296
|
DL-Malic acid
|
infants and young children should avoid it
|
| E297
|
Fumaric acid
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E300
|
Ascorbic acid
|
vitamin C
|
| E301
|
Sodium ascorbate
|
sodium salt of vitamin C
|
| E302
|
Calcium ascorbate
|
vitamin C, may increase the formation of calcium axalate stones
|
| E303
|
Potassium ascorbate
|
potassium salt of vitamin C
|
| E304
|
Ascorbyl palmitate
|
same function as vitamin C
|
| E306, E307 E308, E309
|
Tocopherols
|
vitamin E
|
| E310
|
Propyl gallate
|
not permitted in foods for infants and young children, may cause gastric or skin irritation, typical products are margarine, fats, oils
|
| E311
|
Octyl gallate
|
see 310
|
| E312
|
Dodecyl gallate
|
see 310
|
| E317
|
Erythorbic acid
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E318
|
Sodium erythorbate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E319
|
tert-Butylhydroquinone
|
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. May cause nausea, vomiting, delirium. A dose of 5g is considered fatal. Typical products are fats, oils, margarine
|
| E320
|
Butulated hydroxyanisole
|
the HACSG* recommends to avoid it. Not permitted in foods for infants or young children. Typical products are fats, oils, margarine, nuts, instant potato products
|
| E321
|
Butylated hydroxytoluene
|
the HACSG* recommend to avoid it. Not permitted in foods for infants or young children. Typical products are nuts
|
| E322
|
Lecithins
|
nutritious and non-toxic
|
| E325
|
Sodium lactate
|
young children with lactose intolerance may show adverse reactions
|
| E326
|
Potassium lactate
|
see 325
|
| E327
|
Calcium lactate
|
see 325
|
| E328
|
Ammonium lactate
|
see 325
|
| E329
|
Magnesium lactate
|
see 325
|
| E330
|
Citric acid
|
occurs naturally in citrus fruits
|
| E331
|
Sodium citrates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E332
|
Potassium citrates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E333
|
Calcium citrates
|
no known adverse effects in small quantities
|
| E334
|
Tartaric acid
|
no known adverse effects in small quantities
|
| E335
|
Sodium tartrates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E336
|
Potassium tartrates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E337
|
Sodium potassium tartrate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E338
|
Phosphoric acid
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E339
|
Sodium orthophosphates
|
high intakes may upset the calcium/phosphorus equilibrium
|
| E340
|
Potassium orthophosphates
|
see 339
|
| E341
|
Calcium orthophosphates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E343
|
Magnesium phosphates
|
essential minerals
|
| E350
|
Sodium malates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E351
|
Potassium malate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E352
|
Calcium malates
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E353
|
Metatartaric acid
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E354
|
Calcium tartrate
|
seems safe
|
| E355
|
Adipic acid
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E357
|
Potassium adipate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E363
|
Succinic acid
|
not permitted in Australia
|
| E365
|
Sodium fumarate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E366
|
Potassium fumarate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E367
|
Calcium fumarate
|
no known adverse effects
|
| E370
|
1,4-Heptonolactone
|
not permitted in Australia
|
| E375
|
Niacin
|
vitamin B3
|
| E380
|
Tri-ammonium citrate
|
may interfere with liver and pancreas function
|
| E381
|
Ammonium ferric citrates
|
essential mineral
|
| E385
|
Calcium disodium EDTA
|
not permitted in Australia
|
