Hydrogen (E949)

Food Fine

Reviewed 7 October 2026 by an AI reviewer working to Yasno’s written review rules

What is Hydrogen (E949)?

Hydrogen (E949) is a gas used in food packaging to keep products fresh. Hardly any remains in the food. It's fine.

What is Yasno’s verdict on Hydrogen?

Yasno’s verdict on Hydrogen: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.

Is Hydrogen allowed in the EU?

EU status of Hydrogen: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.

Regulatory status
Where	EU	US
Food	Permitted as a food additive	Not recorded

What else is it called?

Molecular hydrogen
Dihydrogen
Protium

Sources

EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3291, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2025

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