Is there a meaningful difference between natural and synthetic additives?


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 How is the ADI for an additive determined?

 Is there intolerance to food additives?


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What do E-Numbers mean?

If an additive has an E-number, it means that it has been proved to be safe. The E-number is simply an international code which indicates that an additive has passed the stringent safety assessment procedures set down by the European Commission and the EFSA.

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