E120 — Carmine
Not vegan — Carmine
Not Vegan
Additives & E-Numbers
Look up E-numbers and food additives to understand their function, possible sources, and vegan status. Many additives can have plant or animal sources — we explain when uncertainty exists.
How to use
- Search by E-number (e.g. E471) or additive name.
- Read whether the additive is consistently vegan, never vegan, or source-dependent.
- Follow links to related ingredients and tools.
Limitations
- Labels rarely declare whether an E-number is plant or animal sourced.
- Same E-number may have different sources between products.
Popular entries
E300 — Ascorbic Acid
Check source for Ascorbic Acid
Vegan
E322 — Lecithin
Check source for Lecithin
May Be Vegan
E330 — Citric Acid
Check source for Citric Acid
Vegan
E410 — Locust Bean Gum
Check source for Locust Bean Gum
Vegan
E412 — Guar Gum
Check source for Guar Gum
Vegan
E415 — Xanthan Gum
Check source for Xanthan Gum
Vegan
E441 — Gelatin
Not vegan — Gelatin
Not Vegan
E471 — Mono- and Diglycerides
Check source for Mono- and Diglycerides
May Be Vegan
E500 — Sodium Bicarbonate
Check source for Sodium Bicarbonate
Vegan
E542 — Bone Phosphate
Not vegan — Bone Phosphate
Not Vegan
E631 — Disodium Inosinate
Check source for Disodium Inosinate
May Be Vegan
E901 — Beeswax
Not vegan — Beeswax
Not Vegan
E904 — Shellac
Not vegan — Shellac
Not Vegan
E920 — L-Cysteine
Check source for L-Cysteine
May Be Vegan