peptone
Function: Food Additive
E429 is the European food-additive number for peptone. peptone (E429) is a food additive used as a food additive.
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 regulatory flags” 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 326 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, protein bars and dry cat food (kibble).
- Protein Powder / Shake122
- Protein Bars21
- Dry Cat Food (Kibble)20
- Dietary Supplements16
- Dry Dog Food (Kibble)14
- Senior Dog Food10
- Baby Formula (Powder)10
- Wet Cat Food (Canned / Pouch)6
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. peptone (E429) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E429?
- E429 appears in 326 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, protein bars and dry cat food (kibble). 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 regulatory flags" 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/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.