English Dictionary

E number

noun

Any of a range of European abbreviations for food additives used on labels. / (Britain, Ireland, informal) Any such additive, often regarded as undesirable.

E numbers are food additives that are used to enhance the color, flavor, and texture of processed foods.

意味（1）

Any of a range of European abbreviations for food additives used on labels.

The E number E100 represents turmeric.

意味（2）

(Britain, Ireland, informal) Any such additive, often regarded as undesirable.

I finger Padre Pio paperweights and Our Lady of Knock sticks of rock that are packed with more e-numbers than could be safe at one sitting.