E407 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : carrageenan

Warning : Ulcers and cancer.

Comment : Obtained from seaweed. Recently demonstrated its relationship to cancer, since the treatment with ethylene oxide (to be used for the cold sterilization of the product) is formed of ethylene chlorohydrin, which is highly carcinogenic activity. There are also toxic properties associated with ulceration and cancer. The most serious injuries have breakdown products of Carrageenan. Although it is used in natural form in the gut during degradation produce different degradation products.

E410 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Locust bean gum

Warning : Can lower blood cholesterol.

Comment : Prepared from certain acacia. Used in lollipops and more. sucking candies, spices, some flour products, sauces, fruit juices, often decaf chocolate substitutes. Can lower blood cholesterol.

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

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

- (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.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : hydrogenated vegetable oil

Warning : Increases the amount of bad cholesterol, and is a factor in the preparation of cardio-vascular diseases. More dangerous than animal fats. It is believed it causes many other diseases: Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, disorders of liver functions belong.

Comment : There are trends in Europe and America to limit its use in food

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.

E440 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Pectin

Warning : Stomach problems at high doses

Comment : Was detected mainly in the cortex of the apples. Used to thicken jams, jellies, sauces. In large quantities can lead to the formation of gases, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

E450 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Diphosphate

Warning : High doses can disrupt the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E460 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : cellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment : 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.

E338 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : phosphoric acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Used to acidification of food products. Prepared from the phosphate ore. Moisture in cheese and their derivatives. No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

E444 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Sucrose

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.

E927b (E 900-999 Other)

Name : urea

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

Comment : Recommended to avoid its use. In some countries is prohibited.

E949 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : hydrogen

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E1412 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : distarch phosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse 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 .