- acidity regulators
- anti-caking agents
- anti-foaming
- antioxidants
- bulking agents
- carriers
- colours
- emulsifiers
- emulsifying salts
- firming agent
- flavour enhancers
- flour treatment agents
- foaming agents
- gelling agents
- glazing agents
- humectants
- modified starches
- packaging gases
- preservatives
- propellants
- raising agents
- sequestrant
- solvents
- stabilisers
- sweetener
- thickeners
Humectants are substances which prevent foods from drying out by counteracting the effect of an atmosphere having a low degree of humidity, or promote the dissolution of a powder in an aqueous medium.
| Code | Material | CEFF approved |
|---|---|---|
| E 325 | Sodium lactate |
 Yes
|
| E 339 | Sodium phosphates |
Yes
|
| E 340 | Potassium phosphates |
Yes
|
| E 341 | Calcium phosphates |
Yes
|
| E 350 | Sodium malates |
Yes
|
| E 414 | Acacia gum; gum arabic |
Yes
|
| E 420 | Sorbitol, Sorbitol syrup |
 No
|
| E 422 | Glycerol |
Yes
|
| E 450 | Diphosphates |
Yes
|
| E 452 | Polyphosphates |
Yes
|
| E 967 | Xylitol |
Yes
|
| E 968 | Erythritol |
Yes
|
| E 1200 | Polydextrose |
Yes
|
| E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate; triacetin |
Yes
|
| E 1520 | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
Yes
|