E-number
noun/ˈiː nʌmbə(r)/
/ˈiː nʌmbər/
(British English)- a number with the letter E in front of it that is printed on packs and containers to show what artificial tastes and colours have been added to food and drink; an artificial taste, colour, etc. added to food and drink
- This sauce is full of E-numbers.
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