Food additives

Quickly access information about food additives function, side effects and origin on over 300 substances directly added to food. Food additives are substances intentionally added to foodstuffs with several purposes such as to provide color, flavor, texture or to help preserve. The E number or name of each additive included in the ingredient lists of foods identify the substances added during processing or packaging. This app will help you avoid the most questionable additives or the ones that may cause you adverse reactions. Useful app for vegetarians or vegans and also for sensitive groups such as children and pregnant women.
This information is generated from European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publications and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) reports.

Main features of the app:
· Accurate up-to-date scientific information

· Specific information for vegetarians, vegans, pregnant women and children

· Information about allergenic and side effects

· User friendly interface

· Link to information sources