Orcein (E182)
Updated October 2, 2026
Orcein (E182) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 3 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E182
- E-number
- E182
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 3 products
Foods that commonly contain Orcein
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Orcein.
Popular products with Orcein
Orcein-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Orcein and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Orcein on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Orcein?
In our database, Orcein most often appears in meals with shrimps, candies and chocolates.
How many products contain Orcein?
3 published products on Foodmetria list Orcein. 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.