Sweeteners are a regulatory class of food additives. Their technological function is: add sweetness with little or no sugar. In the EU, permitted uses are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.

Which E-numbers belong to Sweeteners?

Forkin tracks 26 additives in this category, including Sorbitol (E420), Mannitol (E421), Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame-K) (E950), Aspartame (E951). This page lists their regulatory levels.

Are Sweeteners vegan?

It depends on the individual additive and its source. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, rather than guessing from the category.

Food additive reference

Sweeteners (E-numbers)

Sweeteners include intense sweeteners and bulk polyols. Their permitted uses and intake assessments differ.

26 additives in this category, grouped by regulatory level. Informational only — not medical or dietary advice; see the methodology.

Questions about Sweeteners

What are Sweeteners?: Sweeteners are a regulatory class of food additives. Their technological function is: add sweetness with little or no sugar. In the EU, permitted uses are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
Which E-numbers belong to Sweeteners?: Forkin tracks 26 additives in this category, including Sorbitol (E420), Mannitol (E421), Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame-K) (E950), Aspartame (E951). This page lists their regulatory levels.
Are Sweeteners vegan?: It depends on the individual additive and its source. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, rather than guessing from the category.

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