Tannin (E181)
Updated October 2, 2026
Tannin (E181) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 15 products in our database, 4 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E181
- E-number
- E181
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 15 products (4 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Tannin
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Tannin.
Popular products with Tannin
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NOVA 4 Tannin-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Tannin and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Tannin on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Tannin?
In our database, Tannin most often appears in non-alcoholic wines, beverages, gala apples and red wines.
How many products contain Tannin?
15 published products on Foodmetria list Tannin, including 4 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.