# Additives • — E numbers, uses and risks

> E numbers, uses and risks (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Tini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additives/id625365483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Tini](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459)
- Category: Food & Drink, Medical
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese and 10 more
- Released: 2013-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additives/id625365483/reviews.md

## What is Additives?

Do you really know what's in the food you eat?

Food Additives helps you read labels with confidence. Search an E number or an additive name and instantly find out what it's for and whether it carries any risk.

The database covers more than 300 food additives, each with:
• E number and name
• Function (color, preservative, emulsifier…)
• Harmfulness and possible health risks
• ADI, the Acceptable Daily Intake

KEY FEATURES
• Complete list with fast search
• Clear, easy-to-read entries
• Favorites: save the additives you check most often
• Available in 22 languages — pick yours in Settings
• Works offline, no connection needed

Keep the app handy while you shop and make more informed choices about what you bring to the table.

This information is for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-06-09

• Content is now available in all 22 App Store languages: every additive is fully translated.
• App rebuilt for the latest versions of iOS.
• More readable list and improved search.
• Various fixes and stability improvements.

Thanks for your feedback — keep it coming!

### 1.3.2 — 2024-05-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.3.1 — 2021-04-13

Fix dark mode.

### 1.3 — 2021-04-11

Minor bugfixes.

### 1.2 — 2018-03-01

Added compatibility to the iPhone X.

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## More apps by Marco Tini

- [Grandma's Tips & Remedies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandmas-tips-and-remedies/id544232456)
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- [Galateo plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galateo-plus/id572112826)
- [Girarrosti Santa Rita](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/girarrosti-santa-rita/id579604627)
- [Cocktail](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocktail/id604382284)
- [Aforisma del giorno](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aforisma-del-giorno/id605396894)

All apps by Marco Tini: https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*