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.

E412 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : guar gum

Warning : May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps.

Comment : Obtained from the seeds of Cyamoposis tetragonolobus, a plant grown in India. Used to feed the cattle in the United States. May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps. Lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood.

E415 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

E150c (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : caramel ammonium

Warning : For children is particularly harmful, can cause hyperactivity.

Comment : Dark brown dye, which is derived from sucrose. Recommended to avoid its use. Used in oyster, soy, fruit and frozen sauces, beer, whiskey, biscuits, pickles.

E296 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : malic acid

Warning : Pay attention when consumed by young children or babies!

Comment : Made from fruit or synthetically. Recommended to avoid its use in infants and young children.

E306 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Tocopherol - rich extract

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.

E452 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : polyphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E466 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : carboxymethylcellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment :

E621 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : monosodium Glutamate

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Flavoring and salt substitute. It is produced by fermentation of molasses. Side effects may occur in patients with asthma. Most often used in frozen vegetables, frozen tuna and many other frozen foods in sauces.

E627 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : Disodium guanylate

Warning : Be avoided by asthmatics and people with gout!

Comment : Obtained from sardines or yeast. May worsen the course of gout.

E631 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : disodium inosinate

Warning : Be avoided by asthmatics and people with gout!

Comment : A meat or sardines. May worsen the course of gout.

E160c (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Paprika extract

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

Comment : Extract from pepper. Recommended to avoid its use.

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.

E330 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : citric acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Used to acidification of food products. Derived from citrus fruits. Found in biscuits, frozen fish, cheese and other dairy products, infant food, cakes, soups, rye bread, soft drinks, fermented meat products.

E331 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Sodium citrate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Used to acidification of food products. No evidence of adverse effects.

E340 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : potassium phosphates

Warning : Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Comment : Mineral salt. Used as a laxative and for fixing dyes in textile industry. Taken in large quantities disturbs the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

E471 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Glycerides of fatty acids

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E500 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Sodium bicarbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Soda. In small amounts, no side effects.

E501 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : potassium carbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E551 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : silica

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects when used in food products.