E406 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Hagar

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : Obtained from red algae. Sometimes it is used as a laxative. It is found in meat products and ice cream.

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.

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.

- (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.

E200 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sorbic acid

Warning : Possible skin irritant

Comment : It is made from fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) or synthetically. Possible skin irritant.

- (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.

E150a (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : plain caramel

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.

E160a (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : carotenes

Warning : Can stain teeth and skin

Comment : Orange-yellow dye. In the human body turns into vitamin A. Accumulates in the liver. Located in carrots and other orange or yellow colored fruits and vegetables.

E162 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Beetroot Red

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Crimson dye obtained from beetroot. 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.

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.

- (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 .