E 650 Zinc acetate

What is E 650?

E 650 is the E number of Zinc acetate. Zinc salt of acetic acid, permitted only in chewing gum as a flavour enhancer.

What is E 650 used for?

E 650 belongs to the group "Other additives" and is used as flavour enhancer.

• Flavour enhancer: Flavour enhancers enhance the existing taste or odour of a food.

Which foods may contain E 650?

According to the European Commission's database, E 650 may be used in 1 food categories and subcategories, each only in specific products and usually with maximum levels. The categories come from these areas:

• Confectionery

Is E 650 vegan?

Usually yes: the substance is normally made from plant, mineral or synthetic raw materials or with microorganisms. In individual cases, only the manufacturer or a vegan label can give certainty.

Is E 650 linked to genetic engineering?

No typical link to genetic engineering is known for this substance: it is not usually obtained from plants for which GM varieties exist, nor produced by fermentation.

How does E 650 appear on the label?

In the list of ingredients, the substance appears with its function, followed by the E number or the name, for example "Flavour enhancer: E 650" or "Flavour enhancer: Zinc acetate".