Nitrogen

E941 is the European food-additive number for Nitrogen, a packaging gas — used to fill or pressurise packaging. Nitrogen (E941) is a propellant gas used as a food additive.

What is E941 used for?

Nitrogen (E941) is a packaging gas — used to fill or pressurise packaging. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.

Is E941 safe or restricted?

E941 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 E941

What is E941?

E941 is the E-number for Nitrogen, a packaging gas — used to fill or pressurise packaging. Nitrogen (E941) is a propellant gas used as a food additive.

What is E941 used for?

Nitrogen (E941) is a packaging gas — used to fill or pressurise packaging. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Is E941 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 E941 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E941 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.