E number

Columns: Code | Name ( s ) | Purpose | Status
E400 | Alginic acid ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) ( gelling agent ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E401 | Sodium alginate ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) ( gelling agent ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E402 | Potassium alginate ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) ( gelling agent ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E403 | Ammonium alginate ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E404 | Calcium alginate ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) ( gelling agent ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E405 | Propane-1,2-diol alginate ( Propylene glycol alginate ) ( thickener ) ( stabiliser ) | emulsifier | Approved in the EU | E406 | Agar ( thickener ) ( gelling agent ) | stabiliser | Approved in the EU

Example questions:
What plant is the chemical with code E number E405 derived from ? | What bacteria produces the substance with code E number E418 ? | What is the E number code for the substance also known as China grass ? | What color is E number E404 ? | What is formed when E number E400 is hydrated ?

Answers:
kelp | Sphingomonas elodea | E406 | cream | viscous gum