E102 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Tartrazine

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Norway and Austria. Provoke attacks of asthma and urticaria in children. There is a link to thyroid tumors, chromosomal damage, rashes and hyperactivity. Tartrazine sensitivity is related to that of aspirin. Used in colored drinks, sweets, jams, cornflakes, snacks, canned fish, dry soups.

E110 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : ECE sunset yellow, yellow ½

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Norway, Finland and the UK. It is obtained by synthetical way. Used in cereals, bakery products, snacks, ice cream, beverages and frozen foods, as well as some medications: Berocca, Polaramine, Ventolin - syrup and others. Side effects include: urticaria, rhinitis, nasal congestion, allergies, hyperactivity, kidney tumors, chromosomal damage, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, distaste for food. It is to increase the incidence of tumors in animals. Banned in Norway.

E320 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Butyl hydroxide anisole (BHA)

Warning : probable mutagen

Comment : 1958 banned in Japan. Proposed to be banned in Britain. McDonald's does not use it in their products by 1986. Obtained from oil. Slows the decay of food as a result of their oxidation. Contained in fats, oils, margarine, chewing gum, nuts, pieces of tomatoes, plastic food packaging. May cause allergic reactions can trigger hyperactivity. There was evidence of carcinogenicity and effects similar to those of estrogens. At high doses, leads to the formation of tumors in experimental animals.

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.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Fructose-glucose syrup

Warning : Consumption in large quantities is dangerous to health. The liver fails to process it instantly into energy and converts it into fat. Increases the risk of cardiovascular problems, insulin resistance and diabetes.

Comment : Provides the body with only calories without minerals, vitamins and other nutrients.

E104 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : quinoline yellow

Warning : synthetic dye

Comment : Banned in Australia, USA and Norway. Used in lipsticks, hair products, cologne, a large number of drugs. Causes dermatitis.

E211 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium benzoate

Warning : May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

Comment : preservative used to enhance the taste of foods with low quality. In large quantities (more than 25 mg. Of 250 ml.) Is contained in the orange colored beverage. Add in milk and meat products, spices, sauces, baked products, lollipops. It is also used in pharmaceuticals for oral use such as: Actifed, Phenergan and Tyrenol. May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

E307 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Alpha-tocopherol

Warning : Can cause gastritis or inflammation of the skin, impaired circulation, and methemoglobinemia (impaired transport of oxygen from the blood to the tissues of the body).

Comment : Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils (soybean, wheat, rice, cotton, corn, etc.).. It is a powerful antioxidant. Protects vitamin A from oxidation. Used as additive in margarine and sauce.

E445 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Esters of wood resins

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

- (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : Artificial flavor

Warning : It has undefined effects on health. It is preferable to not consume it.

Comment : Derived from chemicals in a laboratory and have absolutely no nutritional value. Each artificial flavor in the food industry have some harmful effects on health.

E290 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : carbon dioxide

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Prepared in the production of lime. May increase the effects of alcohol. Contained in wine, soft drinks, confectionery.

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.