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A code number for additives that have been
approved for use by the European Commission
(EC). The E written before the number stands
for European. E numbers do not have to be
displayed on lists of ingredients, and the
manufacturer may choose to list additives by
their name instead. E numbers cover all
categories of additives apart from
flavourings. Additives, other than
flavourings, that are not approved by the EC,
but are still used in Britain, are
represented by a code number without an E.