Propane
E944 is the European food-additive number for Propane. Propane (E944) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E944 safe or restricted?
E944 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 E944 vegan or vegetarian?
Propane (E944) 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 E944?
E944 appears in 216 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Spray Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Food Coloring / Decorations.
- Spray Oil77
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil25
- Food Coloring / Decorations15
- Air Freshener8
- Rapeseed / Canola Oil7
- Brioche6
- Deodorant (Spray)5
- Coconut Oil5
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E944 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 E944
- What is E944?
- E944 is the E-number for Propane. Propane (E944) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E944?
- E944 appears in 216 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Spray Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Food Coloring / Decorations. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E944 vegan or vegetarian?
- Propane (E944) 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 E944 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E944 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.