4.2.4.1 Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote

GB food category, from assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, Part D, as at 28 June 2024.

In Great Britain an additive may be used only in the foods and under the conditions listed for them. Since 1 April 2025 those conditions are Annex II as it stood on 28 June 2024, read with the FSA and FSS register of authorisations. This page shows what is listed for this category. It does not infer anything from broader categories: where Annex II extends a broader category's provisions to its subcategories, it says so in that category's own listing. See the broader category 4.2.4.

Listed for this category

AdditiveMaximum levelConditionsCitation
Acesulfame potassium E950350 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Advantame E96910 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Anthocyanins E163quantum satis

(1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Aspartame E9511,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962350 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced. Note (11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent. Note (49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950). Note (50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Azorubine (Carmoisine) E122200 mg/kg or mg/l

only preserves of red fruit. Note (34): Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Beet red E162quantum satis

(1) quantum satis: only vegetables (excluding olives); (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Beta -carotene E160aquantum satis

Authorised under E 160a, Carotenes. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160a, Carotenes
beta-Carotenes, Blakeslea trispora INS 160a(iii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 160a, Carotenes. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160a, Carotenes
beta-Carotenes, vegetable INS 160a(ii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 160a, Carotenes. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160a, Carotenes
Calcium cyclamate INS 952(ii)250 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only energy-reduced. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Calcium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 50: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Caramel I – plain caramel E150aquantum satis

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues. Authorised under E 150a-d, Caramels. only preserves of red fruit.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Caramel II - sulfite caramel E150bquantum satis

Authorised under E 150a-d, Caramels. only preserves of red fruit.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 150a-d, Caramels
Caramel III - ammonia caramel E150cquantum satis

Authorised under E 150a-d, Caramels. only preserves of red fruit.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 150a-d, Caramels
Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel E150dquantum satis

Authorised under E 150a-d, Caramels. only preserves of red fruit.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 150a-d, Caramels
Carmines E120—

(1) ML 100: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only preserves of red fruit. Note (34): Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Carotenal, beta-apo-8'- E160e100 mg/kg or mg/l

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Chlorophyllin copper complexes, potassium and sodium salts INS 141(ii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins
Chlorophylls E140quantum satis

only preserves of red fruit.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Chlorophylls, copper complexes INS 141(i)quantum satis

Authorised under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins E141quantum satis

Authorised under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 141, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins
Curcumin E10050 mg/kg or mg/l

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Cyclamic acid INS 952(i)250 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only energy-reduced. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts E952250 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only energy-reduced. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides E960c200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Extracts of rosemary E392200 mg/kg or mg/l

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues. Note (46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
FD&C Blue No. 1 E133200 mg/kg or mg/l

only preserves of red fruit. Note (34): Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
FD&C Red No. 40 E129200 mg/kg or mg/l

only preserves of red fruit. Note (34): Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
FD&C Yellow No. 6 E11035 mg/kg or mg/l

Only mostarda di frutta. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Iron oxide, black INS 172(i)quantum satis

Authorised under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides. Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides
Iron oxide, red INS 172(ii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides. Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides
Iron oxide, yellow INS 172(iii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides. Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides
Iron oxides and hydroxides E172quantum satis

Authorised under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides. Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 172, Iron oxides and hydroxides
Neohesperidine DC E95950 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Neotame E96132 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Paprika extract INS 160c(ii)quantum satis

Authorised under E 160c, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160c, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin E160cquantum satis

Authorised under E 160c, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160c, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
Patent Blue V E131200 mg/kg or mg/l

only preserves of red fruit. Note (34): Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Ponceau 4R (Cochineal red A) E12420 mg/kg or mg/l

Only mostarda di frutta. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Potassium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 50: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Propylene glycol alginate E4055,000 mg/kg or mg/l—Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Quinoline yellow E10430 mg/kg or mg/l

Only mostarda di frutta. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Rebaudioside AM produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified stevioside stevia leaf extracts E960c(iv)200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside D produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(iii)200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside M from fermentation produced by Yarrowia lipolytica E960b(i)200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation
Rebaudioside M produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(ii)200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside M produced via enzyme modification of steviol glycosides from stevia E960c(i)200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Riboflavin E101quantum satis

Authorised under E 101, Riboflavins. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 101, Riboflavins
Riboflavin-5′-phosphate (sodium) E101quantum satis

Authorised under E 101, Riboflavins. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 101, Riboflavins
Saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 50: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Sodium cyclamate INS 952(iv)250 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only energy-reduced. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Sodium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 50: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Steviol glycosides from fermentation E960b200 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation. only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation
Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Steviol glycosides from Stevia) E960200 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026)
Sucralose E955400 mg/kg or mg/l

only energy-reduced.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Titanium dioxide E171quantum satis

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Vegetable carbon E153quantum satis

Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
β-Carotene-rich extract from Dunaliella Salina INS 160a(iv)quantum satis

Authorised under E 160a, Carotenes. (1) quantum satis: only preserves of red fruit; (2) quantum satis: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160a, Carotenes

Permitted as members of an additive group

Annex II authorises some additives collectively. Each group below shares one set of conditions for this category.

E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA) — 2 additivesML = 1000. only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.
E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA) — 6 additivesML = 1000. only olive-based preparations. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.
E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA) — 4 additives(1) ML 500: only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations; (2) ML 2000: only cooked red beet. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.
E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites — 8 additives(1) ML 50: only processed white vegetables and mushrooms; (2) ML 100: only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta; (3) ML 300: only onion, garlic and shallot pulp; (4) ML 800: only horseradish pulp; (5) ML 800: only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer. Note (3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present.
E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates — 26 additives(1) ML 800: only fruit preparations; (2) ML 1000: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (3) ML 4000: only glazings for vegetable products. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. E 450 (ix) is not included.
E 432–436: Polysorbates — 5 additivesML = 500. only coconut milk Period of application: From 23 July 2012. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates — 2 additivesML = 2000. only mostarda di frutta. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
Group I — 167 additivesquantum satis.
Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis — 25 additivesquantum satis. only mostarda di frutta.
Group III: Food colours with combined maximum limit — 14 additivesML = 200. only mostarda di frutta.
Group IV: Polyols — 10 additivesquantum satis. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, with the exception of those intended for the manufacture of fruit-juice based drinks.