E250 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium nitrite

Warning : Carcinogen! Dangerous for kids and babies!

Comment : Can lead to hyperactivity. Potential carcinogen. In the stomach it can react with other chemicals to form nitrosamines. Recommended to avoid its use. In some countries its use is limited.

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.

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.

E413 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : tragacanth

Warning : It is possible to cause contact allergy.

Comment : Resin obtained from the tree - Astragalus gummifer. It is used in foods, drugs, such as nasal drops, syrups, tablets. It is used in cosmetics. It is possible to cause contact allergy.

- (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.

E261 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium acetate

Warning : Attention in case of hypersensitivity from vinegar!

Comment : Should be avoided by people with impaired renal function. Used in pickles, sauces and other products with a sour taste.

E262 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : Sodium acetate

Warning : Attention in case of hypersensitivity from vinegar!

Comment : Used to acidificate the products. Adjusts the acidity. No evidence of adverse effects.

E325 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Sodium lactate

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

Comment : Prepared from milk. May contain pig renin (hormone of the kidney). Children with lactose intolerance may experience adverse reactions.

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.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltodextrin

Warning : Should be avoided by people with gluten intolerance and by those predisposed to diabetes or autoimmune disease.

Comment : Artificial sweetener - safe in small quantities for a healthy person. It is recommended not to take in large quantities or in people with digestive problems. It is obtained from carbohydrates of rice, corn, potatoes, barley. It can be extracted naturally from nature, so it is considered unnecessary - accepted as a dietary supplement.

- (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.

E301 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : sodium ascorbate

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : The sodium salt of vitamin C.

E316 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : sodium erythorbate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

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.

- (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 .