Additives

Malic Acid or E296 is an organic acid (alpha-hydroxy) found in many different fruits and berries like watermelons, apples, grapes, cherries, peaches, pears, apricots, and others.

Benzoic Acid or E210 is an organic acid that occurs naturally in various plants, fruits, berries and is used as a preservative for its anti-fungal, anti-yeast, and anti-bacterial properties in foods.

Calcium Sorbate is a fine white crystalline powder that is commonly used as a preservative that is, to some extent, thermo-proof and offers anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold, and anti-microbial properties.

Potassium Sorbate is an odorless, bland-tasting, synthetically-made preservative that is great for inhibiting molds, fungi, and yeast but not very effective against bacteria.

Beta-Carotene or E160a is an organic compound found naturally in a variety of fruits and vegetables and in processed food often used for coloring.

Sorbic Acid or E200 is a naturally occurring additive typically used as a preservative which is most commonly used to prevent mold, fungi, yeast, and some bacteria.

Iron Oxides or E172 are various pigments of Iron that occur naturally in nature and can offer yellow, brown, red, or even black color to food, supplements, medicine, or cosmetics.

Brown HT or E155 is an artificial color (coal tar bis-azo dye) that is often used as the cheaper option for cocoa-like or caramel-like coloring.

Delphinidin or E163b is an organic compound known as Anthocyanidin belonging to the Anthocyanin group of additives (or E163b) that is typically used for blue natural food coloring.

Cyanidin or e163a is an organic compound used typically for red food coloring and is naturally found in all kinds of red berries, some fruits, and some vegetables.

Violaxanthin or E161e is a Carotenoid (of the Violaxanthin (E161e) naturally found in orange-colored fruits, green vegetables, a variety of plants.

Rubixanthin or E161d is a Carotenoid (of the Xanthophyll group) used in food mainly for the purpose of yellow (natural) coloring.