Other additives · Food additive

Ammonium chloride (E510)

Updated October 2, 2026

Ammonium chloride (E510) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 780 products in our database, 298 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E510
E-number
E510
Function
Other additives
Found in
780 products (298 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Ammonium chloride

Candies 1% · 110
Liquorice candies 23% · 104
Breads 0% · 51
Frozen foods 0% · 34
Stews 3% · 31
Pastas 0% · 24
Pizzas 0% · 24
Gummi candies 1% · 24

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Ammonium chloride.

Popular products with Ammonium chloride

How to spot Ammonium chloride on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Ammonium chlorideE510

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Ammonium chloride?

In our database, Ammonium chloride most often appears in candies, liquorice candies, breads and frozen foods.

How many products contain Ammonium chloride?

780 published products on Foodmetria list Ammonium chloride, including 298 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.