E450
E450 is a food ingredient that you might spot on the labels of various packaged foods. It is a compound called potassium and sodium pyrophosphate, which is made synthetically rather than being derived from plants, grains, or dairy. This ingredient is often used in processed foods to enhance their texture and shelf life.
To produce E450, manufacturers combine potassium and sodium pyrophosphate in a laboratory setting. This results in a versatile ingredient that can act as a stabiliser, emulsifier, and acidity regulator in many food products. Its ability to control acidity levels and bind ingredients together makes it a common additive in items like bakery goods, processed meats, and some dairy products.
When you see E450 listed on a food label, it's typically there to improve the overall quality and consistency of the product. This ingredient helps maintain the texture of foods like pastries, sausages, and instant puddings. Additionally, it can prevent ingredients from clumping together and extend the shelf life of certain items, ensuring they stay fresh for longer periods.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing E450
Kingsmill Blueberry Cheesecake Buttermilk PancakesCadbury Caramel Cake Bars
Birds Eye Chicken Dippers
M&S Chicken Fajita Wrap
Birds Eye Chicken Quarter Pounders
Weight Watchers Chocolate Cake Slice
Oggs Chocolate Fudge Vegan Cakes 4
Cadbury Chocolate Mini Rolls
Kingsmill Crumpets
Warburtons Crumpets
Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Cookies with Chocolate Chunks & Caramel Pieces
M&S Dinky Cumberland Snack Eggs
Kingsmill Double Choc Buttermilk Pancakes
Cadbury Festive Yule Log Triple Chocolate
Cadbury Fire Logs
M&S Japanese Style BBQ Pork Wrap
Birds Eye Large Battered Cod Fillets
Weight Watchers Lemon Cake Slice
Kirsty's Luxury Apple Pie
M&S Mexican Style Bean & Sweet Potato Wrap
Cadbury Milk Chocolate Sticky Puds
Cadbury Oreo Cake Bars
M&S Our Best Ever Trifle
Findus Pizza Pockets Triple Cheese
M&S Plant Kitchen Cauliflower Popcorn
