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.

E310 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : propyl

Warning : Eczema, stomach problems

Comment : Used to prevent rancidity of fats. 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). Used in various fats, margarine, sauces. Sometimes enter into the composition of packaging materials.

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.

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.

- (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.

E223 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium metabisulphite

Warning : Attention in hypersensitivity!

Comment : Derived from coal tar. All sulfur compounds are toxic and their use should be limited. Can cause an asthma attack. Tough metabolism in individuals with impaired kidney function. Destroys vitamin B1. Used in beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, stimulants, wine, vinegar, tomato products.

E503 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Ammonium bicarbonate

Warning : Probable stomach discomfort

Comment : Irritating to mucous membranes.

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.

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.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Salt

Warning : Needed by the body , but in small quantities .

Comment : Overuse of salt leads to cardiovascular diseases , eye diseases , and overall deterioration of health .