These add colour and restores colour losses that have occurred during processing and storage, and ensure a uniform colour in the finished product. Natural and synthetic colours are used to enhance the appearance of foods.

If you have had the appropriate tests for allergies or reactions to food additives you can find the corresponding numbers that are shown on the packaging to the names of the additives you have a problem with.

Also if you have been asked by your doctor to keep a diary of the foods you eat to find the cause to an allergic reaction you may refer to this chart for the names of the additives.

Or if you just simply wish to be aware of what you are eating you can refer to this chart.

Please Note entries with * next to the number are synthetic.