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What It Is

E-nummers app is a food additive lookup app for Dutch-speaking users, built around the theme “what’s in your food.” It provides health risk information based on EU food additive numbers, or E-nummers. The content comes from the long-published Dutch-language guide Wat zit er in uw eten? and was revised and updated in 2025 based on recent research. Strictly speaking, it is not a course in the traditional sense, but rather an educational tool for food safety and healthy eating.

Core Content and Format

The app offers a complete list of E-nummers, with search by number or name, and uses green, orange, and red to indicate risk levels: green means safe, orange means risky, and red means not recommended. Each number includes additional information, while “major concern additives” come with more detailed explanations. One standout feature is that it works completely offline, so users can check packaging labels in the supermarket without needing an internet connection.

Pricing

The app is free to download, with the E100 series available for free. To view all E-nummers from E200 and above, users need to make a one-time in-app payment of €5.99. Purchases on Android and iPhone are not transferable; refunds must also be handled separately through Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its clearly defined lookup use case, offline availability, and intuitive color-coded risk ratings, making it suitable for non-specialists who want to quickly understand food additive information. The one-time payment model is also more user-friendly than a subscription. Its content is based on a published work and clearly lists the author, translator, publisher, and revision information.

The drawbacks are that it appears to be available only in Dutch, which makes it less friendly for Chinese users or non-Dutch speakers. Although the collected text claims to be based on independent scientific research, it does not present a specific bibliography or item-by-item evidence trail, so users should still exercise judgment. The free content is limited, and the full experience requires payment; switching platforms may also lead to repeat purchase costs.

Who It’s For and Access in China

It is suitable for Dutch-speaking users who care about food labels, additive risks, children’s diets, or health-conscious purchasing decisions. It can also serve as introductory educational material on food safety. Access from China cannot be determined from the text; the app relies on Google Play or the App Store for downloads and in-app purchases, so actual availability may be affected by device, account, and app store region.