Food Branch Abbreviations Alphabet E

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Food Branch Alphabet – E

S. No	Abbreviation	Full Form	Short Explanation	Practical Example
E001	EA	Essential Amino acids	Amino acids required in diet that the body cannot synthesize.	Meat, eggs, and soy provide EA.
E002	EAA	Essential Amino Acid Analysis	Lab measurement of essential amino acids in food.	Protein powders analyzed for EAA content.
E003	EAB	Enriched Almond Butter	Almond butter fortified with vitamins or minerals.	Breakfast spreads labeled EAB.
E004	EAC	Estimated Average Calories	Average calorie requirement for a population.	Nutrition studies use EAC data.
E005	EAD	Enzymatic Activity Determination	Measuring activity of enzymes in food products.	Yogurt bacteria tested via EAD.
E006	EAF	Edible Animal Fat	Fats from animals suitable for consumption.	Beef tallow used in cooking is EAF.
E007	EAG	Enriched Agriculture Grains	Grains fortified with nutrients.	EAG cereals for school programs.
E008	EAH	Energy Adjusted Humidity	Controlled humidity during food drying.	Fruit dehydration uses EAH.
E009	EAI	Enzyme-Assisted Incubation	Technique to improve food processing with enzymes.	Bread making uses EAI to enhance dough.
E010	EAL	Estimated Allowable Limit	Maximum safe concentration of substances in foods.	EAL used for pesticide residues in vegetables.
E011	EAM	Enriched Animal Milk	Milk fortified with vitamins or minerals.	EAM used in infant formula.
E012	EAN	Edible Additive Number	Identifier for food additives.	Labels display EAN codes.
E013	EAP	Enzyme-Assisted Processing	Using enzymes to modify food structure.	Fruit juice clarification uses EAP.
E014	EAR	Estimated Average Requirement	Average daily nutrient intake for healthy people.	Used in dietary guidelines.
E015	EAS	Edible Agricultural Seeds	Seeds suitable for consumption.	Sunflower seeds labeled EAS.
E016	EAT	Estimated Average Temperature	Temp used for food storage or processing calculations.	Drying herbs monitored with EAT.
E017	EAV	Energy Available Value	Amount of energy available from food after digestion.	EAV calculated in animal feed.
E018	EB	Egg Beaters	Commercial liquid egg products.	Used in bakeries as EB.
E019	EBA	Emulsified Butter Alternative	Spreadable dairy alternative.	Margarine labeled EBA.
E020	EBB	Edible Bean Blend	Mix of beans for nutrition.	Soups use EBB.
E021	EBC	European Brewery Convention	Standard for beer color measurement.	Beer labels may note EBC.
E022	EBD	Estimated Bulk Density	Weight per unit volume of food powders.	Flour shipments checked for EBD.
E023	EBE	Edible Binding Emulsion	Emulsions used to bind ingredients in food.	Sausages use EBE.
E024	EBF	Enriched Baby Formula	Infant formula with added nutrients.	EBF sold in hospitals and stores.
E025	EBG	Edible Beverage Granules	Instant powdered drinks.	Coffee and cocoa powders are EBG.
E026	EBH	Edible Bulk Herbs	Herbs intended for culinary use in bulk.	Spice markets stock EBH.
E027	EBI	Enzyme-Based Ingredients	Ingredients enhanced by enzymes.	Yogurt uses EBI to improve texture.
E028	EBL	Edible Bulk Legumes	Bulk lentils, beans, chickpeas.	Sold in wholesale markets as EBL.
E029	EBM	Egg-Based Mix	Powdered or liquid egg blends.	Used in bakery recipes.
E030	EBN	Edible Bone Nutrients	Calcium or minerals extracted from bones.	Used in gelatin production.

S. No	Abbreviation	Full Form	Short Explanation	Practical Example
E031	EBO	Edible Butter Oil	Clarified butter for cooking or industrial use.	Ghee is an example of EBO.
E032	EBP	Edible Binding Protein	Proteins used to bind food ingredients.	Meat patties include EBP.
E033	EBR	Enriched Bread	Bread fortified with vitamins or minerals.	School nutrition programs supply EBR.
E034	EBS	Edible Bulk Sugar	Granulated or powdered sugar for food processing.	Bakeries use EBS in recipes.
E035	EBT	Edible By-Product Treatment	Handling of food by-products for safe consumption.	Meat processing plants manage EBT.
E036	EBV	Estimated Blood Value	Nutritional impact of food on blood nutrient levels.	Used in clinical diet studies.
E037	EC	Egg Count	Number of eggs in a batch or carton.	Egg producers label cartons with EC.
E038	ECA	Edible Coating Application	Application of protective edible coatings.	Fruits coated with wax are ECAs.
E039	ECB	Energy Content of Bread	Caloric content per unit of bread.	Labels list ECB per slice.
E040	ECC	Egg & Cheese Combination	Standard combo in processed foods.	Breakfast sandwiches labeled ECC.
E041	ECD	Edible Carbohydrate Density	Carbs per unit weight in foods.	Pasta and cereals measured for ECD.
E042	ECE	Enzyme-Controlled Extraction	Extraction using enzymes to improve yield.	Juice clarification uses ECE.
E043	ECF	Edible Cereal Flour	Flour used for baking and cooking.	Wheat flour packaged as ECF.
E044	ECG	Epicatechin Gallate	Antioxidant found in green tea and cocoa.	Health beverages list ECG content.
E045	ECH	Edible Coconut Husk	Coarse coconut material for processing.	Used in coconut fiber products.
E046	ECI	Estimated Caloric Intake	Approximate daily calories consumed.	Diet apps calculate ECI.
E047	ECL	Edible Coating Layer	Protective layer applied to foods.	Apples coated to extend shelf life.
E048	ECM	Egg Content Measurement	Percentage of egg in processed foods.	Mayonnaise labeled with ECM.
E049	ECN	Enriched Cereal Nutrients	Added vitamins/minerals in cereals.	Breakfast cereals with ECN.
E050	ECO	Edible Co-Products	Secondary products suitable for consumption.	Whey from cheese processing is ECO.
E051	ECP	Edible Carbohydrate Powder	Powdered carbs for food prep.	Sports energy gels contain ECP.
E052	ECR	Energy Calorie Ratio	Ratio of calories from carbs, fat, protein.	Diet plans monitored via ECR.
E053	ECS	Egg Coagulation System	Mechanism controlling egg solidification.	Custard production uses ECS.
E054	ECT	Edible Colorant Technology	Methods to apply color to foods safely.	Candies and beverages use ECT.
E055	ECV	Estimated Calorie Value	Energy content in food items.	Packaged foods labeled with ECV.
E056	ED	Edible Dyes	Colorants safe for food.	Cakes and drinks use ED.
E057	EDA	Enzyme Digestive Activity	Activity of enzymes aiding digestion.	Yogurt contains EDA-enhanced probiotics.
E058	EDB	Edible Dairy By-product	Secondary dairy products suitable for consumption.	Whey powder labeled EDB.
E059	EDC	Estimated Daily Calories	Recommended calorie intake per day.	Nutrition guidelines use EDC.
E060	EDD	Edible Dry Dessert	Ready-to-eat dry dessert items.	Biscuit or cookie packs labeled EDD.
E061	EDE	Edible Dietary Enzyme	Enzymes added to food for health benefits.	Digestive supplements list EDE.
E062	EDF	Edible Dairy Fat	Fat derived from milk products.	Butter and ghee are EDF examples.
E063	EDG	Energy Dense Grains	Grains with high caloric content per weight.	Rice and oats measured for EDG.
E064	EDH	Edible Dry Herbs	Dried herbs for culinary use.	Thyme, oregano, and basil labeled EDH.
E065	EDI	Estimated Daily Intake	Amount of nutrients consumed daily.	Clinical nutrition studies calculate EDI.
E066	EDL	Edible Dry Legumes	Dried beans, lentils, peas for consumption.	Packaged lentils labeled EDL.
E067	EDM	Edible Dry Mix	Pre-mixed dry ingredients for cooking.	Soup or cake mixes are EDM.
E068	EDN	Edible Dietary Nutrients	Nutrients present in food suitable for consumption.	Labels highlight EDN values.
E069	EDO	Edible Dry Oil	Powdered or solidified oil for food processing.	Spray oils contain EDO.
E070	EDP	Edible Dehydrated Product	Dehydrated foods suitable for consumption.	Instant noodles and fruits are EDP.
E071	EDR	Edible Dietary Ratio	Ratio of nutrients in diet.	Diet plans monitored via EDR.
E072	EDS	Edible Dry Sugar	Powdered sugar for baking and cooking.	Bakeries use EDS.
E073	EDT	Edible Dry Tea	Dehydrated tea leaves or granules.	Tea bags contain EDT.
E074	EDV	Estimated Daily Value	Nutritional guideline per day.	Labels indicate %EDV for vitamins/minerals.
E075	EDW	Edible Dry Weight	Weight of food after removing moisture.	Used in cereal and spice labeling.
E076	EDX	Edible Dry Extract	Concentrated extract of food components.	Instant coffee uses EDX.
E077	EE	Energy Efficiency	Efficiency of converting food energy for metabolism.	Animal feed calculations use EE.
E078	EEA	Essential Energy Amino acids	Amino acids contributing to caloric energy.	Meats and legumes are EEA sources.
E079	EEB	Enriched Egg-Based	Egg products fortified with nutrients.	Bakery mixes labeled EEB.
E080	EEC	Estimated Energy Content	Caloric content per unit food.	Packaged foods indicate EEC.
E081	EED	Edible Energy Drink	Beverage providing quick energy.	Sports drinks are EED.
E082	EEE	Edible Emulsifier Extract	Extracted emulsifier for food processing.	Chocolate and ice cream use EEE.
E083	EEF	Edible Enzyme-Fortified	Food enriched with digestive enzymes.	Yogurt labeled EEF.
E084	EEG	Estimated Energy Gain	Expected energy provided by food.	Energy bars calculated for EEG.
E085	EEH	Edible Enzyme Hydrolysate	Hydrolyzed proteins or enzymes added to food.	Protein powders use EEH.
E086	EEI	Energy Efficiency Index	Indicator of caloric utilization.	Used in nutritional studies.
E087	EEL	Edible Edamame Legumes	Young green soybeans for consumption.	Packaged edamame labeled EEL.
E088	EEM	Edible Enriched Milk	Milk fortified with vitamins/minerals.	Infant formula labeled EEM.
E089	EEN	Edible Essential Nutrients	Nutrients necessary for health.	Vitamins and minerals in fortified cereals.
E090	EEO	Edible Emulsion Oil	Oil emulsions safe for consumption.	Salad dressings use EEO.
E091	EEP	Edible Enzyme Preparation	Enzymes prepared for food processing.	Cheese production uses EEP.
E092	EER	Estimated Energy Requirement	Calories needed per person daily.	Diet planners calculate EER.
E093	EES	Edible Enzyme Solution	Liquid enzyme preparation for food use.	Dough conditioners contain EES.
E094	EET	Edible Enzyme Technology	Tech to process food using enzymes.	Juice clarification uses EET.
E095	EEV	Estimated Energy Value	Calories available from a food source.	Labels indicate EEV per serving.
E096	EEW	Edible Enriched Wheat	Wheat fortified with nutrients.	Breakfast cereals labeled EEW.
E097	EEX	Edible Enzyme Extract	Extracted enzymes for food applications.	Used in cheese making.
E098	EF	Enriched Flour	Flour fortified with vitamins/minerals.	Bakery products made from EF.
E099	EFA	Essential Fatty Acid	Fatty acids vital for health.	Fish oil provides EFA.
E100	EFB	Edible Fruit Blend	Mix of fruits for food products.	Smoothies and cereals use EFB.
E101	EFC	Estimated Fiber Content	Fiber quantity in food per serving.	Cereals list EFC on labels.
E102	EFD	Edible Food Dye	Food coloring agents safe for consumption.	Cake icings contain EFD.
E103	EFE	Edible Fat Extract	Fat extracted from edible sources.	Chocolate manufacturing uses EFE.
E104	EFF	Energy From Fat	Caloric contribution from fats.	Nutrition labels list EFF.
E105	EFG	Edible Fruit Granules	Small dehydrated fruit pieces.	Used in cereals and snacks.
E106	EFH	Edible Food Hydrolysate	Hydrolyzed food proteins for processing.	Protein powders contain EFH.
E107	EFI	Edible Fatty Ingredients	Fats used in food products.	Margarine and shortening are EFI.
E108	EFL	Edible Flour Level	Quality measurement of flour.	Bakers test EFL for recipes.
E109	EFM	Edible Fat Mix	Blend of fats for processed foods.	Chocolate and spreads use EFM.
E110	EFN	Edible Fiber Nutrients	Fiber content providing nutrition.	High-fiber cereals labeled EFN.
E111	EFO	Edible Fruit Oil	Oil extracted from fruits.	Olive oil and avocado oil are EFO.
E112	EFP	Enzyme-Fortified Product	Foods enhanced with enzymes.	Yogurts labeled EFP.
E113	EFR	Estimated Fat Ratio	Proportion of fat in foods.	Used for dietary labeling.
E114	EFS	Edible Fat Substitute	Ingredients replacing fats.	Low-fat spreads use EFS.
E115	EFT	Edible Fatty Tissue	Animal fat for consumption.	Suet used in baking is EFT.
E116	EFV	Estimated Fruit Value	Nutritional value from fruits.	Smoothie labels display EFV.
E117	EFW	Edible Fruit Weight	Weight of fruit used in product.	Fruit bars record EFW.
E118	EFX	Edible Fat Extract	Extracted fats for food use.	Confectionery manufacturing uses EFX.
E119	EG	Enriched Grain	Grain fortified with nutrients.	Breakfast cereals labeled EG.
E120	EGA	Estimated Glycemic Amount	Impact of food on blood sugar.	Diet plans monitor EGA.
E121	EGB	Edible Grain Blend	Mixed grains for nutrition.	Muesli and granola use EGB.
E122	EGC	Epigallocatechin	Antioxidant in tea and cocoa.	Green tea labels mention EGC.
E123	EGD	Estimated Glycemic Demand	Predicted effect of food on blood glucose.	Meal planning uses EGD.
E124	EGE	Edible Grain Extract	Concentrated grain products.	Used in malt beverages.
E125	EGF	Edible Gluten-Free	Products free from gluten for consumption.	Gluten-free breads labeled EGF.
E126	EGG	Egg	Common poultry product used as food.	Eggs sold in cartons.
E127	EGH	Edible Green Herb	Fresh or dried herbs for culinary use.	Parsley and cilantro are EGH.
E128	EGI	Estimated Glycemic Index	Measure of carbohydrate impact on blood sugar.	Foods labeled with EGI values.
E129	EGL	Edible Grain Level	Measurement of grain quality or content.	Flour grading uses EGL.
E130	EGM	Edible Grain Meal	Ground grains for food preparation.	Cornmeal labeled EGM.
E131	EGN	Edible Grain Nutrient	Nutrient content from grains.	Wheat flour labeled with EGN.
E132	EGO	Edible Gelatin Output	Gelatin produced from edible sources.	Marshmallow production monitored via EGO.
E133	EGP	Edible Grain Product	Foods derived from grains.	Bread, pasta, and cereal are EGP.
E134	EGR	Edible Grain Ratio	Ratio of grains in mixed products.	Muesli ingredients labeled EGR.
E135	EGS	Edible Grain Storage	Storage methods for grains.	Silos maintain proper EGS.
E136	EGT	Edible Grain Treatment	Processing or treatment of grains.	Flour milling uses EGT.
E137	EGV	Estimated Grain Value	Nutritional or economic value of grains.	Traders calculate EGV per ton.
E138	EGW	Edible Grain Weight	Weight of grains in recipes or packaging.	Bagged rice and wheat record EGW.
E139	EGX	Edible Grain Extract	Concentrated grain extract for food use.	Malt extract production uses EGX.
E140	EH	Edible Honey	Honey suitable for human consumption.	Honey jars labeled EH.
E141	EHA	Enzyme Hydrolyzed Amino acids	Amino acids released via enzyme hydrolysis.	Used in protein supplements.
E142	EHB	Edible Honey Blend	Mixed honey products.	Packaged honey mixtures are EHB.
E143	EHC	Estimated Health Contribution	Nutritional benefit from foods.	Public health studies calculate EHC.
E144	EHD	Edible Honeydew	Melon variety used as food.	Fruit markets sell EHD.
E145	EHE	Edible High Energy	Food providing high caloric content.	Energy bars labeled EHE.
E146	EHF	Edible High Fiber	Foods rich in dietary fiber.	Whole grain cereals labeled EHF.
E147	EHG	Edible Herbal Granules	Dried herb granules for food or drink.	Herbal teas contain EHG.
E148	EHH	Edible Heat-Hardened	Foods processed via heat to increase stability.	Canned beans labeled EHH.
E149	EHI	Estimated Health Impact	Predicted effect of foods on health.	Diet surveys report EHI.
E150	EHL	Edible Honey Liquid	Liquid honey form for cooking or consumption.	Honey bottles labeled EHL.
E151	EHM	Edible Herbal Mix	Blend of herbs for culinary use.	Seasoning packets contain EHM.
E152	EHN	Edible Herb Nutrients	Nutritional content from herbs.	Parsley and basil measured for EHN.
E153	EHO	Edible High Omega	Foods rich in omega fatty acids.	Fish and flax seeds labeled EHO.
E154	EHP	Edible Hydrolyzed Protein	Protein treated for easier digestion.	Infant formula contains EHP.
E155	EHR	Edible Honey Raw	Raw, unprocessed honey.	Farmers’ market honey labeled EHR.
E156	EHS	Edible High Sugar	Foods with high sugar content.	Confectionery products labeled EHS.
E157	EHT	Edible Heat-Treated	Food treated with heat to ensure safety.	Pasteurized milk labeled EHT.
E158	EHV	Edible High Vitamin	Foods enriched with vitamins.	Fortified cereals marked EHV.
E159	EHW	Edible Honey Wax	Honey wax used in food or processing.	Candies and coatings may include EHW.
E160	EHX	Edible Herb Extract	Concentrated herbal extract for food use.	Herbal teas contain EHX.
E161	EI	Energy Intake	Amount of energy consumed from foods.	Calculated in dietary studies.
E162	EIA	Estimated Iodine Amount	Iodine content in food per serving.	Iodized salt labeled EIA.
E163	EIB	Edible Ice Blend	Ice used in beverages and food prep.	Cocktail bars use EIB.
E164	EIC	Estimated Iron Content	Iron present in food items.	Fortified cereals indicate EIC.
E165	EID	Edible Instant Drink	Powdered or granulated drink mix.	Instant coffee or tea labeled EID.
E166	EIE	Edible Ingredient Extract	Extracted components from edible sources.	Vanilla extract labeled EIE.
E167	EIF	Edible Infant Formula	Nutritionally balanced formula for infants.	EIF sold in hospitals and stores.
E168	EIG	Estimated Ingredient Grade	Quality grading of ingredients.	Flour and sugar graded as EIG.
E169	EIH	Edible Ice Honey	Frozen honey product or mixture.	Specialty desserts use EIH.
E170	EII	Estimated Intake Index	Nutrient intake measurement index.	Used in population health studies.
E171	EIL	Edible Ingredient Level	Measurement of a specific ingredient in food.	Fortified cereals indicate EIL.
E172	EIM	Edible Instant Mix	Pre-prepared dry mixes for cooking.	Instant soup mixes labeled EIM.
E173	EIN	Edible Ingredient Nutrient	Nutritional contribution of an ingredient.	Milk powder labeled EIN.
E174	EIO	Edible Instant Oil	Powdered or instant oil for culinary use.	Spray oils labeled EIO.
E175	EIP	Edible Ingredient Powder	Dry powder form of edible ingredient.	Cocoa or protein powders as EIP.
E176	EIQ	Estimated Ingredient Quality	Quality assessment of food components.	Used in food production.
E177	EIR	Edible Ingredient Ratio	Ratio of ingredients in recipes or blends.	Muesli ingredient labeling uses EIR.
E178	EIS	Edible Ingredient Standard	Standardized edible ingredient for food processing.	Sugar and salt labeled EIS.
E179	EIT	Edible Ingredient Treatment	Processing applied to ingredients.	Heat treatment of milk labeled EIT.
E180	EIV	Estimated Ingredient Value	Economic or nutritional value of ingredients.	Grain trading uses EIV.
E181	EIY	Edible Ingredient Yield	Yield obtained from ingredient processing.	Juice extraction reports EIY.
E182	EIW	Edible Ingredient Weight	Weight of ingredients in food products.	Recipes indicate EIW.
E183	EIX	Edible Ingredient Extract	Extracted ingredient for culinary use.	Vanilla and coffee extracts labeled EIX.
E184	EJ	Enriched Juice	Juice fortified with nutrients.	Vitamin C-fortified orange juice.
E185	EJA	Edible Juice Additive	Additive used to improve juice quality.	Pectin or stabilizers in fruit juice.
E186	EJB	Edible Jelly Blend	Fruit jelly products mixed for consumption.	Packaged jelly blends.
E187	EJC	Estimated Juice Concentrate	Concentrated form of juice.	Orange juice concentrate labeled EJC.
E188	EJD	Edible Juice Drink	Ready-to-drink juice beverages.	Bottled fruit juices labeled EJD.
E189	EJE	Enzyme Juice Extraction	Enzyme-aided juice extraction process.	Pineapple juice production uses EJE.
E190	EJF	Edible Juice Fiber	Fiber content in juice.	Pulp-rich juices labeled EJF.
E191	EJG	Edible Juice Granules	Dehydrated juice pieces for food use.	Instant fruit drink powders.
E192	EJH	Edible Juice High	High-concentration juice products.	Premium juice bottles labeled EJH.
E193	EJI	Edible Juice Ingredient	Ingredients added to juice products.	Sugar or flavoring in juices.
E194	EJL	Edible Juice Low	Low-calorie juice variants.	Diet juice labeled EJL.
E195	EJM	Edible Juice Mix	Blended fruit juices.	Tropical fruit juice labeled EJM.
E196	EJN	Edible Juice Nutrients	Nutrients present in juice.	Fortified juices list EJN.
E197	EJO	Edible Juice Original	Juice in natural form without additives.	Pure orange juice labeled EJO.
E198	EJP	Edible Juice Powder	Powdered juice for reconstitution.	Instant lemonade mixes.
E199	EJQ	Estimated Juice Quality	Quality assessment of juice products.	Juice production standards report EJQ.
E200	EJR	Edible Juice Ready	Ready-to-drink packaged juice.	Bottled orange juice labeled EJR.