Food Additive Scanner UK — Check E-Numbers Instantly

E-number checker app for UK supermarkets

Scan products from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, and Waitrose. NutraSafe highlights additives, allergens, and ultra-processed ingredients in seconds.

What Are Food Additives and E-Numbers?

Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavour, enhance taste, or improve appearance. In the UK and EU, these additives are assigned E-numbers — standardised codes that identify specific additives like preservatives, colourings, sweeteners, and emulsifiers.

Whilst many additives are safe, some have been linked to health concerns including allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and digestive issues. Understanding which E-numbers are in your food helps you make informed choices about what you eat.

Common Types of Food Additives

• Preservatives (E200-E299): Prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life
• Colourings (E100-E199): Add or restore colour to food products
• Antioxidants (E300-E399): Prevent oxidation and rancidity
• Sweeteners (E420-E499, E950-E969): Provide sweetness without sugar
• Emulsifiers (E400-E499): Help mix ingredients that don't naturally combine
• Flavour enhancers (E620-E650): Intensify taste, like MSG (E621)

Why Use a Food Additive Scanner?

Reading ingredient lists on food packaging can be confusing and time-consuming. Many E-numbers have complex chemical names, making it difficult to know what you're consuming. A food additive scanner like NutraSafe solves this by:

• Instantly identifying all additives and E-numbers in a product
• Providing safety information based on scientific research
• Highlighting potentially harmful or controversial additives
• Detecting ultra-processed ingredients
• Checking for allergens and intolerances

How NutraSafe's Additive Scanner Works

NutraSafe makes checking food additives simple:

1. Scan the barcode: Use your phone's camera to scan any UK food product
2. View instant results: See a complete list of all additives, E-numbers, and ingredients
3. Check safety information: Get detailed information about each additive's purpose and safety profile
4. Identify concerns: NutraSafe highlights potentially harmful additives and ultra-processed ingredients

Our database covers thousands of products from UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, and more.

Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Health

Ultra-processed foods contain multiple additives, preservatives, and industrial ingredients. Research links high consumption of ultra-processed foods to obesity, heart disease, and other health issues.

NutraSafe's additive scanner helps you identify ultra-processed foods by analysing:

• Number and type of additives present
• Processing level and industrial ingredients
• Nutritional quality and density
• Presence of artificial ingredients

Beyond Additive Scanning: NutraSafe's Complete Features

NutraSafe isn't just an additive scanner. It's a complete food intelligence app that helps you: