Nitrous oxide (E942)
Updated October 2, 2026
Nitrous oxide (E942) is a food additive in the “antioxidants” group. It appears in 375 products in our database, 177 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E942
- E-number
- E942
- Function
- Antioxidants
- Found in
- 375 products (177 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Nitrous oxide
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Nitrous oxide.
Popular products with Nitrous oxide
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Nitrous oxide and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Nitrous oxide on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Nitrous oxide?
In our database, Nitrous oxide most often appears in whipped creams, creams, baking decorations and squirty creams.
How many products contain Nitrous oxide?
375 published products on Foodmetria list Nitrous oxide, including 177 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.