E900–E999: glazing agents, gases & sweeteners

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E900–E999 is a mixed range covering glazing agents, packaging gases and sweeteners. It includes E950 (acesulfame K), E951 (aspartame) and E960 (steviol glycosides, from stevia), as well as E901 (beeswax) and E948 (oxygen).

Unlike the tidier lower ranges, the E900s group several unrelated jobs. Glazing agents such as E901 (beeswax) and E903 (carnauba wax) give a shiny coating; packaging gases such as E948 (oxygen) and E938 (argon) protect food in the pack; and intense sweeteners such as E950 (acesulfame K), E951 (aspartame), E955 (sucralose) and E960 (steviol glycosides) provide sweetness in place of sugar.

The authorised uses of every additive in this range are listed in the EU food additives database, with safety evaluations carried out by EFSA. ProductGuru summarises this for reference only.

FAQ

What is E951?

Aspartame, an intense sweetener used in place of sugar. Its authorised uses and evaluation are set by the EU and EFSA.

Is E960 natural?

E960 is steviol glycosides — the sweet compounds extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant.

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