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E 222

Chemical Name - Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite/Bisulphite

Often added to beer and wine.

E 200

Sorbic Acid

Naturally occurring in some fruits but generally manufactured synthetically for use as food preservatives.

E 220

It is Sulphur Dioxide gas prepared chemically for use as a food preservative. Flower improver, bleaching agent, and Vitamin-C stabilizer. Found in carbonated Drinks , Marmalade glace cherries, mixed peel, cakes, fruit-based products and wheat products.

E 252

Chemical Name- Pottasium Nitrate

Naturally occurring but more usually produced artificially from waste animal and vegetable material. This additive is one of the oldest and most effective preservatives for meat. Also acts as a curing agent. Found in cured and cooked meats, and sausages.

E280

Chemical Name-Propionic Acid

Fatty acid is produced by animals in the process of digestion, but is generally manufactured synthetically. Functions as a preservative.

Added to baked goods.

E 282

Chemical Name-Calcium Propionate

Salt of propionic acid. Found naturally in Swiss cheese.

Added to baked goods.

E 297

Chemical Name-Fumaric Acid

Prepared synthetically as an acid flavor.

Baked products.

E 223

Chemical Name-Sodium MetaBisulphite

This is a synthetic preservative that is added to sausages and Bottled Sauces.

E 210

Benzoic Acid

It occurs naturally in cherry bark, rasberries, anise, tea, and cassia bark

But it is largely prepared synthetically for commercial use. It acts as a preservative and antioxidant, most frequently in soft drinks fruit products, salad dressings, and pickled produce

E 251

Chemical Name - Sodium Nitrate

Naturally occurring minerals are usually manufactured synthetically used as a fruit preservative and color fixative. It is used in cooked meats bacon ham and cheese.

E260

Chemical Name-Acetic Acid

Natural component of vinegar but generally manufactured from wood. Used as a preservative, acid, or colour diluent. Found in pickles, bottled sauces, and chutneys.