D-sorbitol
E420I is the European food-additive number for D-sorbitol. D-sorbitol (E420i) is a humectant used as a food additive.
Is E420I safe or restricted?
E420I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E420I vegan or vegetarian?
D-sorbitol (E420I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E420I?
E420I appears in 205 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chocolate Truffles / Pralines, Instant Noodles, and Chewing Gum.
- Chocolate Truffles / Pralines23
- Instant Noodles18
- Chewing Gum8
- Candy & Sweets8
- Fish & Seafood8
- Beef Jerky7
- Gummy Candy6
- Cakes5
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E420I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E420I
- What is E420I?
- E420I is the E-number for D-sorbitol. D-sorbitol (E420i) is a humectant used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E420I?
- E420I appears in 205 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chocolate Truffles / Pralines, Instant Noodles, and Chewing Gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E420I vegan or vegetarian?
- D-sorbitol (E420I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E420I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E420I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E420I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.