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.

E950 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Acesulfame-K

Warning : It may be a carcinogen.

Comment : Non-caloric sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used in confections, frozen desserts, confectionery, dairy products, medicines, cosmetics, mouthwash, and especially in beverages. CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) includes artificial sweeteners - aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame K in its list of "Ten Worst supplements." They cause tumors in experimental animals and increases the risk of cancer development in humans.

E953 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : isomalt

Warning : Carcinogen.

Comment : artificial sweetener

- (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.

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.

E965 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : Hardly degraded by digestive enzymes. Used in cakes, candies, dried fruit, low calorie foods. In high doses laxative effect.

E967 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : xylitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : It is found in raspberries, plums, lettuce and more. In industrial scale is obtained from wood. Has a diuretic effect and causes the formation of kidney stones. Used in low-calorie food, low carb cakes, ice cream and sweets.

- (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.

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.

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.

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.

E901 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : beeswax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Beeswax. Shine (glossy substance). Used to wax fruit. Can cause allergic reactions.

E903 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : carnauba wax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Derived from palm growing in South America. Use in cosmetics, in the manufacture of ink and coating of fruits. Can cause allergic reactions.

E904 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : shellac

Warning : Irritating to skin.

Comment : Prepared from insects. Irritating to skin.

E948 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : oxygen

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E1200 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : polydextrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : In small amounts is safe.