E number
Full list -- E200–E299 ( preservatives )
Table:
Code

Name(s)

Purpose

Status

E200

Sorbic acid

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E201

Sodium sorbate

preservative

E202

Potassium sorbate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E203

Calcium sorbate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E209

Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate

preservative

E210

Benzoic acid

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E211

Sodium benzoate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E212

Potassium benzoate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E213

Calcium benzoate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E214

Ethylparaben (ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate)

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E215

Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E216

Propylparaben (propyl para-hydroxybenzoate)

preservative

E217

Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate

preservative

E218

Methylparaben (methyl para-hydroxybenzoate)

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E219

Sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E220

Sulfur dioxide

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E221

Sodium sulfite

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E222

Sodium bisulfite (sodium hydrogen sulfite)

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E223

Sodium metabisulfite

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

E224

Potassium metabisulfite

preservative

Approved in the EU.[9]

Considering the table plus the context paragraphs provided.

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Sorbic acid , or 2,4-hexadienoic acid , is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative . It has the chemical formula CH3 ( CH ) 4CO2H . It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily . It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia ( rowan tree ) , hence its name .
Sodium sorbate is the sodium salt of sorbic acid . Its formula is NaC6H7O2 and systematic name is sodium ( E , E ) -hexa-2,4-dienoate . It is a food additive with E-number E201 .
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid , chemical formula CH3CH=CH−CH=CH−CO2K . It is a white salt that is very soluble in water ( 58.2% at 20 °C ) . It is primarily used as a food preservative ( E number 202 ) . Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food , wine , and personal-care products . While sorbic acid occurs naturally in some berries , virtually all of the world 's production of sorbic acid , from which potassium sorbate is derived , is manufactured synthetically .
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid , chemical formula CH3CH=CH−CH=CH−CO2K . It is a white salt that is very soluble in water ( 58.2% at 20 °C ) . It is primarily used as a food preservative ( E number 202 ) . Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food , wine , and personal-care products . While sorbic acid occurs naturally in some berries , virtually all of the world 's production of sorbic acid , from which potassium sorbate is derived , is manufactured synthetically .
Calcium sorbate is the calcium salt of sorbic acid . Calcium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt . It is a commonly used food preservative ; its E number is E203 , but it is no longer allowed to be used in the European Union .
Calcium sorbate is the calcium salt of sorbic acid . Calcium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt . It is a commonly used food preservative ; its E number is E203 , but it is no longer allowed to be used in the European Union .
Heptylparaben ( heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate ) is a compound with formula C7H15 ( C6H4OHCOO ) . It is a paraben which is the heptyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Heptylparaben has also been found to be produced in some microorganisms including Microbulbifer . As a food additive it has E number E209 , and is used as a preservative .
Heptylparaben ( heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate ) is a compound with formula C7H15 ( C6H4OHCOO ) . It is a paraben which is the heptyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Heptylparaben has also been found to be produced in some microorganisms including Microbulbifer . As a food additive it has E number E209 , and is used as a preservative .
Benzoic acid /bɛnˈzoʊ.ɪk/ is a white ( or colorless ) solid with the formula C6H5CO2H . It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid . The name is derived from gum benzoin , which was for a long time its only source . Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites . Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives . Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances . The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates /ˈbɛnzoʊ.eɪt/ .
Benzoic acid /bɛnˈzoʊ.ɪk/ is a white ( or colorless ) solid with the formula C6H5CO2H . It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid . The name is derived from gum benzoin , which was for a long time its only source . Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites . Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives . Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances . The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates /ˈbɛnzoʊ.eɪt/ .
Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula C6H5COONa . It is a widely used food preservative , with an E number of E211 . It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water . It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid .
Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula C6H5COONa . It is a widely used food preservative , with an E number of E211 . It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water . It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid .
Potassium benzoate ( E212 ) , the potassium salt of benzoic acid , is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold , yeast and some bacteria . It works best in low-pH products , below 4.5 , where it exists as benzoic acid . Acidic foods and beverages such as fruit juice ( citric acid ) , sparkling drinks ( carbonic acid ) , soft drinks ( phosphoric acid ) , and pickles ( vinegar ) and frogurt toppings may be preserved with potassium benzoate . It is approved for use in most countries including Canada , the U.S. , and the EU , where it is designated by the E number E212 . Potassium benzoate is also used in the whistle in many fireworks .
Potassium benzoate ( E212 ) , the potassium salt of benzoic acid , is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold , yeast and some bacteria . It works best in low-pH products , below 4.5 , where it exists as benzoic acid . Acidic foods and beverages such as fruit juice ( citric acid ) , sparkling drinks ( carbonic acid ) , soft drinks ( phosphoric acid ) , and pickles ( vinegar ) and frogurt toppings may be preserved with potassium benzoate . It is approved for use in most countries including Canada , the U.S. , and the EU , where it is designated by the E number E212 . Potassium benzoate is also used in the whistle in many fireworks .
Calcium benzoate refers to the calcium salt of benzoic acid . When used in the food industry as a preservative , its E number is E213 ( INS number 213 ) ; it is approved for use as a food additive in the EU , USA and Australia and New Zealand . The formulas and structures of calcium carboxylate derivatives of calcium and related metals are complex . Generally the coordination number is eight and the carboxylates form Ca-O bonds . Another variable is the degree of hydration .
Calcium benzoate refers to the calcium salt of benzoic acid . When used in the food industry as a preservative , its E number is E213 ( INS number 213 ) ; it is approved for use as a food additive in the EU , USA and Australia and New Zealand . The formulas and structures of calcium carboxylate derivatives of calcium and related metals are complex . Generally the coordination number is eight and the carboxylates form Ca-O bonds . Another variable is the degree of hydration .
Ethylparaben ( ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3 . It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens . It is used as an antifungal preservative . As a food additive , it has E number E214 . Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of ethylparaben , has the same uses and is given the E number E215 .
Ethylparaben ( ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3 . It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens . It is used as an antifungal preservative . As a food additive , it has E number E214 . Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of ethylparaben , has the same uses and is given the E number E215 .
Ethylparaben ( ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3 . It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens . It is used as an antifungal preservative . As a food additive , it has E number E214 . Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of ethylparaben , has the same uses and is given the E number E215 .
Ethylparaben ( ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid . Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3 . It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens . It is used as an antifungal preservative . As a food additive , it has E number E214 . Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of ethylparaben , has the same uses and is given the E number E215 .
Propylparaben , the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid , occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects , although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics , pharmaceuticals , and foods . It is a member of the class of parabens . It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics , such as creams , lotions , shampoos , and bath products . As a food additive , it has the E number E216 . Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of propylparaben , a compound with formula Na ( C3H7 ( C6H4COO ) O ) , is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent . Its E number is E217 . In 2010 the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety stated that it considered the use of butylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives in finished cosmetic products as safe to the consumer , as long as the sum of their individual concentrations does not exceed 0.19% .
Propylparaben , the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid , occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects , although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics , pharmaceuticals , and foods . It is a member of the class of parabens . It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics , such as creams , lotions , shampoos , and bath products . As a food additive , it has the E number E216 . Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of propylparaben , a compound with formula Na ( C3H7 ( C6H4COO ) O ) , is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent . Its E number is E217 . In 2010 the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety stated that it considered the use of butylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives in finished cosmetic products as safe to the consumer , as long as the sum of their individual concentrations does not exceed 0.19% .
Propylparaben , the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid , occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects , although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics , pharmaceuticals , and foods . It is a member of the class of parabens . It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics , such as creams , lotions , shampoos , and bath products . As a food additive , it has the E number E216 . Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate , the sodium salt of propylparaben , a compound with formula Na ( C3H7 ( C6H4COO ) O ) , is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent . Its E number is E217 . In 2010 the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety stated that it considered the use of butylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives in finished cosmetic products as safe to the consumer , as long as the sum of their individual concentrations does not exceed 0.19% .
Methylparaben , also methyl paraben , one of the parabens , is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3 ( C6H4 ( OH ) COO ) . It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid .
Methylparaben , also methyl paraben , one of the parabens , is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3 ( C6H4 ( OH ) COO ) . It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid .
Sodium methylparaben ( sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is a compound with formula Na ( CH3 ( C6H4COO ) O ) . It is the sodium salt of methylparaben . It is a food additive with the E number E219 which is used as a preservative .
Sodium methylparaben ( sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate ) is a compound with formula Na ( CH3 ( C6H4COO ) O ) . It is the sodium salt of methylparaben . It is a food additive with the E number E219 which is used as a preservative .
Sulfur dioxide ( also sulphur dioxide in British English ) is the chemical compound with the formula SO2 . It is a toxic gas responsible for the smell of burnt matches . It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product of copper extraction and the burning of fossil fuels contaminated with sulfur compounds .
Sodium sulfite ( sodium sulphite ) is a soluble sodium salt of sulfurous acid ( sulfite ) with the chemical formula Na2SO3 . It is used as a preservative to prevent dried fruit from discoloring , and for preserving meats , and is used in the same way as sodium thiosulfate to convert elemental halogens to their respective hydrohalic acids , in photography and for reducing chlorine levels in pools . In boiler systems , sulfite and bisulfite are the most commonly employed oxygen scavengers used to prevent pitting corrosion . Sodium sulfite is also a byproduct of sulfur dioxide scrubbing , a part of the flue-gas desulfurization process .
Sodium sulfite ( sodium sulphite ) is a soluble sodium salt of sulfurous acid ( sulfite ) with the chemical formula Na2SO3 . It is used as a preservative to prevent dried fruit from discoloring , and for preserving meats , and is used in the same way as sodium thiosulfate to convert elemental halogens to their respective hydrohalic acids , in photography and for reducing chlorine levels in pools . In boiler systems , sulfite and bisulfite are the most commonly employed oxygen scavengers used to prevent pitting corrosion . Sodium sulfite is also a byproduct of sulfur dioxide scrubbing , a part of the flue-gas desulfurization process .
Sodium bisulfite ( or sodium bisulphite , sodium hydrogen sulfite ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO3 . Sodium bisulfite is a food additive with E number E222 . This salt of bisulfite can be prepared by bubbling sulfur dioxide in a solution of sodium carbonate in water . Sodium bisulfite in contact with chlorine bleach ( aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite ) will generate heat and form sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride . [ citation needed ]
Sodium bisulfite ( or sodium bisulphite , sodium hydrogen sulfite ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO3 . Sodium bisulfite is a food additive with E number E222 . This salt of bisulfite can be prepared by bubbling sulfur dioxide in a solution of sodium carbonate in water . Sodium bisulfite in contact with chlorine bleach ( aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite ) will generate heat and form sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride . [ citation needed ]
Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite ( IUPAC spelling ; Br . E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite ) is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5 . The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite . It is used as a disinfectant , antioxidant , and preservative agent .
Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite ( IUPAC spelling ; Br . E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite ) is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5 . The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite . It is used as a disinfectant , antioxidant , and preservative agent .
Potassium metabisulfite , K2S2O5 , also known as potassium pyrosulfite , is a white crystalline powder with a pungent sulfur odour . The main use for the chemical is as an antioxidant or chemical sterilant . It is a disulfite and is chemically very similar to sodium metabisulfite , with which it is sometimes used interchangeably . Potassium metabisulfite is generally preferred out of the two as it does not contribute sodium to the diet . Potassium metabisulfite has a monoclinic crystal structure which decomposes at 190 °C , yielding potassium sulfite and sulfur dioxide :
Potassium metabisulfite , K2S2O5 , also known as potassium pyrosulfite , is a white crystalline powder with a pungent sulfur odour . The main use for the chemical is as an antioxidant or chemical sterilant . It is a disulfite and is chemically very similar to sodium metabisulfite , with which it is sometimes used interchangeably . Potassium metabisulfite is generally preferred out of the two as it does not contribute sodium to the diet . Potassium metabisulfite has a monoclinic crystal structure which decomposes at 190 °C , yielding potassium sulfite and sulfur dioxide :