E Numbers
- Created by: Zeid
- Created on: 10-01-11 21:09
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6 types of basic E number
E1..., a colour additive : Improves appearence of the food. There are 3 main types of colouring :
1) Natural Colours
2) Browning Colours - produced by cooking
3) Additives
Examples of E1 additives are E150 (caramel) and E102 (Tatrizine, a yellow food colouring)
E2... A preservative : Helps food to keep for longer. Many Foods go bad very quickly without preservatives. Wastage of food between the Harvest and Consumption is still…
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