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Food Additive Database
Know What's In Your Food

Safety ratings, dietary info, and real-world products for 99 food additives. Based on EFSA, FDA, and WHO research.

🟢 34 Safe additives 🟡 22 Caution 🔴 3 Avoid

Safety Overview

Distribution of 99 additives by safety rating

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12 categories covering all approved food additives

Acidity Regulators

Anti-caking Agents

Flavor Enhancers

Popular Additives

The additives people search for most

Titanium Dioxide

Is It Safe? Spotlight

Controversial additives with our quick verdict

WHO classified as 'possibly carcinogenic' in 2023; ADI maintained

🟠 Questionable

Linked to nitrosamine formation; processed meats classified Group 1 carcinogen

🟠 Questionable

EU requires hyperactivity warning label; banned in Norway and Austria

How We Rate Safety

Our Safety Scores (1–10) combine multiple factors from authoritative scientific sources.

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Regulatory Status

EFSA (EU), FDA (USA), and Codex Alimentarius approvals

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Scientific Research

Published peer-reviewed studies and meta-analyses

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ADI Values

Acceptable Daily Intake set by JECFA/WHO

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Global Bans

Number of countries that restrict or ban the additive

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Consumer Guides

Additives to Avoid

Science-based list of additives with the most credible safety concerns.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for health-related decisions.