E NUMBER


Meaning of E NUMBER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i: nʌmbə(r) ]

( E numbers)

E numbers are artificial substances which are added to some foods and drinks to improve their flavour or colour or to make them last longer. They are called E numbers because they are represented in Europe by code names which begin with the letter ‘E’. ( BRIT )

N-COUNT

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.