Formaldehyde (E240)
Updated October 2, 2026
Formaldehyde (E240) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 5 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E240
- E-number
- E240
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 5 products
Foods that commonly contain Formaldehyde
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Formaldehyde.
Popular products with Formaldehyde
NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Formaldehyde-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Formaldehyde and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
a NOVA 4 
a How to spot Formaldehyde on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Formaldehyde?
In our database, Formaldehyde most often appears in canned meats, fish breaded frozen, chocolates and ice cream tubs.
How many products contain Formaldehyde?
5 published products on Foodmetria list Formaldehyde. 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.