Ingredients will be displayed on a packet either as the Full Name (e.g. Annatto) or Code Number (e.g 160b) 

The ingredients are listed from highest quantity to lowest. There are hundreds of additives that can be found in our foods so here is how they are grouped. Colours - 100 numbers They make our food look attractive.  Restore colour to foods that have been lost in processing and storage 

Preservative – 200 numbers to keep food fresh for longer 

Antioxidants – 300 numbers Prevents the oxidation of food

Emulsifiers – 400 numbers Stops oil and water mixtures from separating Also, 400 numbers are Anticaking Agents, Gums

Mineral Salts – 500 numbers 

Flavours or Flavour Enhancers -  600 numbers Which improve the flavour to make our food taste good

Artificial sweeteners - 900 numbers This creates a sweet taste for fewer calories than sugar