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E300

E301

E302

E304 (i)

E304 (ii)

E306

E307

E308

E309

E310

E311

E312

E315

E316

E320

E321

E315 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and drink products.

The common name for E315 is erythorbic acid.
It may also be referred to as araboascorbic acid or saccharosonic acid.

E315 is a synthetic isomer (compounds with the same molecular formula, but a differing structural formula) of Vitamin C, and is produced from sucrose. E315 has a much lower vitamin activity than E300.
E315 is also a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (E300).

E315 has been known to irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system (in some circumstances).

Examples of food/drink products that may include E315:
Soft drinks.

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details, check with relevant authorities.