E129 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Allura Red AC

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. Used in sweets, drinks and condiments in medicines and cosmetics. A synthetically. Introduced for use in the 80-s to replace Amaranth. It is known its relationship to tumors in mice.

E321 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (BHT)

Warning : Migraine damage the liver

Comment : Obtained from oil. See also described for E 320.

E414 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : gum arabic

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Derived from the sap of the Acacia Sengal. It is easily destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract. Possible allergen. Soothes inflamed mucous mucous membranes.

E950 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Acesulfame-K

Warning : It may be a carcinogen.

Comment : Non-caloric sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used in confections, frozen desserts, confectionery, dairy products, medicines, cosmetics, mouthwash, and especially in beverages. CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) includes artificial sweeteners - aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame K in its list of "Ten Worst supplements." They cause tumors in experimental animals and increases the risk of cancer development in humans.

E955 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : sucralose

Warning : Carcinogen. It causes damage to our metabolism, and with continuous consumption damages all internal organs.

Comment : Sucralose is a chlorine compound. When the body breaks down this type of chlorine compounds it emits highly toxic organic products. Prolonged intake damages the liver, kidneys, brain, nervous system.

E420 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : sorbitol

Warning : Laxative effect!

Comment : Sweetener which is prepared by a synthetic route from glucose or fruit. Used in sucking sweets, dried fruits, confectionery, sweets, low calorie foods, medicinal syrups, drops, and is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics. Can cause digestive disorders.

E421 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : mannitol

Warning : Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting.

Comment : Artificially produced sweetener. Possible allergen. Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting. Most often used in low-calorie foods.

E965 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : Hardly degraded by digestive enzymes. Used in cakes, candies, dried fruit, low calorie foods. In high doses laxative effect.

E171 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : titanium dioxide

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : White dye used in toothpaste, white paints. No evidence of adverse effects.

E322 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Lecithin

Warning : High doses can lead to stomach disorders, appetite suppression, and heavy sweating.

Comment : Prepared from soybean, egg yolk, peanut, corn, or animal sources. It is not toxic, but in high doses may lead to gastric disturbances, appetite suppression, and diaphoresis. Used to support the fats in margarine and also in chocolate, mayonnaise, milk.

E422 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : glycerol

Warning : In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar.

Comment : Sweetener. Colorless alcohol. Prepared from fats and alkali salts. Intermediate in the production of soap from animal or vegetable fat. Can be obtained from petroleum products. Synthesized from propylene or by fermentation of sugar. Used in the lining of sausage, cheese and more., In dried fruits, liqueurs, vodka. It is believed that protects DNA from damage caused by inducers of carcinogenesis, ultraviolet light and radiation. In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar. It is also used in sweets, candy, low-calorie foods.

E901 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : beeswax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Beeswax. Shine (glossy substance). Used to wax fruit. Can cause allergic reactions.

E903 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : carnauba wax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Derived from palm growing in South America. Use in cosmetics, in the manufacture of ink and coating of fruits. Can cause allergic reactions.

E904 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : shellac

Warning : Irritating to skin.

Comment : Prepared from insects. Irritating to skin.