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Food Additive Safety Quiz

How much do you really know about the ingredients in your food? Test your knowledge of FDA regulations, E-numbers, and food safety science.

FDA vs EU regulationsWhat GRAS really meansBanned additives & whyNatural vs synthetic dyesPreservatives & cancer riskLabel reading habitsAcceptable Daily IntakeE-number safety facts

Additive Facts Quiz

Based on FDA, EFSA, and IARC data

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How often do you check food labels before buying?

Why this matters

  • Over 3,900 substances are added to the US food supply.

  • Many additives approved in the US are banned or restricted in Europe.

  • Understanding safety ratings helps you make informed choices.

  • GRAS status doesn't mean the FDA reviewed the substance.

Go deeper

Full Additive Database

3,972 substances rated

Daily Intake Calculator

Personal ADI by body weight

E-Numbers Guide

Browse by European code

Banned in Europe

US-approved, EU-forbidden

Note: This quiz is educational and based on published regulatory and scientific data. Answers reflect consensus at time of publication. Regulatory status can change as new evidence emerges.