Nitrogen (E941)
Updated October 2, 2026
Nitrogen (E941) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 535 products in our database, 86 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E941
- E-number
- E941
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 535 products (86 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Nitrogen
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Nitrogen.
Popular products with Nitrogen
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c NOVA 4 Nitrogen-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Nitrogen and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Nitrogen on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Nitrogen?
In our database, Nitrogen most often appears in yogurts, cream cheeses, puddings and whipped creams.
How many products contain Nitrogen?
535 published products on Foodmetria list Nitrogen, including 86 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.