Other additives · Food additive

Peptone (E429)

Updated October 2, 2026

Peptone (E429) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 10 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E429
E-number
E429
Function
Other additives
Found in
10 products (1 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Peptone

Kimchi 1% · 2
Panettone 0% · 1
Stirred yogurts 0% · 1
Fruit yogurts 0% · 1
Yogurts 0% · 1

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

Popular products with Peptone

Peptone-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Peptone and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Peptone on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

PeptoneE429

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Peptone?

In our database, Peptone most often appears in non-dairy desserts, kimchi, panettone and stirred yogurts.

How many products contain Peptone?

10 published products on Foodmetria list Peptone, including 1 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.