Safe
E941 — Nitrogen
Packaging gas
E941 (Nitrogen), a packaging gas, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The gas that makes up 78% of the air you are breathing. Used to flush oxygen out of a packet so the contents don't go stale. It is not absorbed, not metabolised, and carries no health concern whatsoever.
Why it's rated “safe”
The gas that makes up 78% of the air you are breathing. Used to flush oxygen out of a packet so the contents don't go stale. It is not absorbed, not metabolised, and carries no health concern whatsoever.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.
Frequently asked questions
Is E941 (Nitrogen) safe?
The gas that makes up 78% of the air you are breathing. Used to flush oxygen out of a packet so the contents don't go stale. It is not absorbed, not metabolised, and carries no health concern whatsoever.
What are other names for E941?
E941 is also known as nitrogen.