Food Additives

What's Really Hiding on Food Labels?

When shopping, we often come across mysterious E-numbers on product ingredient lists, but do we really know what they mean? With the "Mystic E-numbers" app, you can finally shed light on these enigmatic codes!

This app offers a comprehensive and user-friendly database of food additives approved in the European Union. The classification follows the international numbering system (INS – International Numbering System) established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, of which the EU has only approved certain additives.

Key Features

Detailed Database
Each entry includes:
- The additive's type (e.g., preservative, colorant, sweetener, stabilizer, etc.)
- The unique E-number identifier
- The precise name
- A detailed description, including:
- the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
- potential health effects and risks

Text-to-Speech: Every entry can be listened to using the device's built-in text-to-speech engine, in the device's default language. This feature can be particularly useful:
- while driving
- for visually impaired users
- or simply when you want to rest your eyes

Who Is This App For?

- Conscious shoppers who want to know exactly what they're consuming
- Health-conscious users who want to avoid certain additives
- People with allergies or food sensitivities
- Curious users who want to better understand the world of food chemistry
- Dieters and nutrition professionals

Why Choose This App?

Don't let mysterious codes confuse your shopping trips! Download the app now and become a more informed consumer. Simple, informative, and practical – find everything you need to understand food additives, all in one place.

Download it for free today and discover what's really hiding behind your favorite foods!

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The application can be used to identify and learn about food additives. E-numbers are the symbols used to identify food additives in the European Union.

Official sources

The regulatory and identification information in the application is based on publicly available official sources. For more and up-to-date information, please always refer to the original official sources and the relevant legislation.

European Union - EUR-Lex, the official database of European Union legislation:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/

European Commission - Food Safety:
https://food.ec.europa.eu/

Codex Alimentarius Commission:
https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/

Important information

The application is an independent, unofficial information application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or represents the European Union, the European Commission, the Codex Alimentarius Commission or any other government or regulatory body.

The application does not provide an official government service and the information provided here is not a substitute for current legislation or official regulatory information.

Regulations and permitted uses may change over time. For official or legally relevant information, you should always refer to current EU legislation and official sources.

The purpose of the application is to make it easier to learn and search for information about food additives and E-numbers.