peptone
Function: Stabilisers
E429 is the European food-additive number for peptone, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. peptone (E429) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E429 used for?
peptone (E429) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Stabilisers (E-numbers).
Is E429 safe or restricted?
E429 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 E429 vegan or vegetarian?
peptone (E429) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E429?
E429 appears in 533 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Protein Bars.
- Protein Powder / Shake135
- Dietary Supplements42
- Protein Bars25
- Dry Cat Food (Kibble)20
- Energy Drink15
- Instant Noodles14
- Dry Dog Food (Kibble)14
- Baby Formula (Powder)12
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E429 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 E429
- What is E429?
- E429 is the E-number for peptone, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. peptone (E429) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E429 used for?
- peptone (E429) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. 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 E429?
- E429 appears in 533 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Protein Bars. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E429 vegan or vegetarian?
- peptone (E429) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E429 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E429 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 E429 — 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.