ferric ammonium citrate
Function: Anti-caking agents
E381 is the European food-additive number for ferric ammonium citrate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E381 used for?
ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Anti-caking agents (E-numbers).
Is E381 safe or restricted?
E381 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E381 vegan or vegetarian?
ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E381?
E381 appears in 62 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Iron Supplement, Energy Drink, and Protein Powder / Shake.
- Iron Supplement4
- Energy Drink4
- Protein Powder / Shake3
- Dietary Supplements3
- Soft Drinks3
- Caramel Candy2
- Brioche2
- Instant Noodles2
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E381 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E381
- What is E381?
- E381 is the E-number for ferric ammonium citrate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E381 used for?
- ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E381?
- E381 appears in 62 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Iron Supplement, Energy Drink, and Protein Powder / Shake. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E381 vegan or vegetarian?
- ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E381 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E381 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E381 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.