- acidity regulators
- anti-caking agents
- anti-foaming
- antioxidants
- bulking agents
- carriers
- colours
- emulsifiers
- emulsifying salts
- firming agent
- flavour enhancers
- flour treatment agents
- foaming agents
- gelling agents
- glazing agents
- humectants
- modified starches
- packaging gases
- preservatives
- propellants
- raising agents
- sequestrant
- solvents
- stabilisers
- sweetener
- thickeners
Humectants are substances which prevent foods from drying out by counteracting the effect of an atmosphere having a low degree of humidity, or promote the dissolution of a powder in an aqueous medium.
Code | Material | CEFF approved |
---|---|---|
E 325 | Sodium lactate | Yes |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | Yes |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | Yes |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | Yes |
E 350 | Sodium malates | Yes |
E 414 | Acacia gum; gum arabic | Yes |
E 420 | Sorbitol, Sorbitol syrup | No |
E 422 | Glycerol | Yes |
E 450 | Diphosphates | Yes |
E 452 | Polyphosphates | Yes |
E 967 | Xylitol | Yes |
E 968 | Erythritol | Yes |
E 1200 | Polydextrose | Yes |
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate; triacetin | Yes |
E 1520 | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol | Yes |