Stannous Chloride (Tin)

E512 is the European food-additive number for Stannous Chloride (Tin), a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Stannous Chloride (Tin) (E512) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.

What is E512 used for?

Stannous Chloride (Tin) (E512) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.

Is E512 safe or restricted?

E512 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.

Frequently asked questions about E512

What is E512?

E512 is the E-number for Stannous Chloride (Tin), a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Stannous Chloride (Tin) (E512) is an antioxidant used as a food additive.

What is E512 used for?

Stannous Chloride (Tin) (E512) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Is E512 vegan or vegetarian?

It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.

Is E512 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E512 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.