All E-numbers present in UK food and drinks are regulated by the Food Standards Agency. There are hundreds of registered E-numbers, but as new ones are added, discontinued or even banned in some ...

Thinking about E numbers might stir up images of hyperactive children guzzling fluorescent soft drinks. But have you ever wondered what the E stands for? Looking at this system of food additives can ...

E-numbers linked with hyperactivity have been found in 28 children's medicines. Researchers from the Food Commission, a campaign group, said it had discovered the additives in everyday products like ...

IF A food additive has an E- number it shows that it has passed safety tests and been approved for use throughout the European Union. IF A food additive has an E- number it shows that it has passed ...

Let me just make one thing very clear: I love food. In fact I'm your archetypal, irritating food-obsessive: a man who daydreams about fine hams and will bore you to death with tales of artisan ...

New research into the effects on children of consuming food additives has left many parents wondering what is safe to feed them. Nathalie Golden of the Food Standards Agency offers information and ...

With EASTER just around the corner, many of us will be looking forward to tucking into some chocolate this weekend but new data reveals the seasonal sweet treats containing the most E numbers. Check ...

‘Magic trick’ experiment on mice reveals blood vessels and organs which could lead to new treatments for host of diseases Joe Pinkstone joined The Telegraph in 2021. He is recognised for making ...

Food labels such as "natural" and "pure" are confusing shoppers, according to a survey. But even more misunderstood are the E numbers that populate ingredient lists, says Stefan Gates, who set out to ...