E621, or MSG, is vegan, deemed safe and a staple in kitchens around the world, so don’t be afraid to see if you enjoy it too.

E542 Edible Bone Phosphate : an extract from animal bones….food additives.

E621 – Monosodium L-glutamate: Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of Monosodium Glutamate is from vegetable protein or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/Canada it is kosher certified and meet the Halal requirements.

This problem is also called Chinese restaurant syndrome. It involves a set of symptoms that some people have after eating food with the additive monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG is commonly used in food prepared in Chinese restaurants.

None; E100 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.

E-numbers (Colours). E100 is a food additive approved by the European Union (E.U.). It is used as a natural colouring agent in food products, and may also be produced artificially. The common name for E100 is Curcumin. E100 is derived from the root of the curcuma (turmeric) herb.

Dietary restrictions: None; E153 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.

So is E122 (Carmoisine/Azorubine) Vegan? Yes, due to it being part of the Azo Dye family that’s derived from Coal Tar it’s definitely vegan/vegetarian.

Yellow

It’s been said that the Yellow #5 dye in Mountain Dew is derived from pork. This is not true. However, this does not mean that it’s any better for you. As it turns out, Yellow #5 is derived from petroleum.