which is its E-number. 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 ...

All the additives in our food are regulated by EFSA, The European Food Safety Authority. This is an independent body which is funded by the EU. Essentially, E number just means approved by the EU.

In fact, reading the exhaustive label – including 34 e-numbers for colour enhancers, emulsifiers and preservatives – could well take longer than consuming the product itself. One Waitrose ...