E400 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : alginic acid

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : Obtained from seaweed. Used in caramel products, flavored milk, thickened cream and yoghurt. In small amounts Absent adverse reactions. Large quantities can inhibit the absorption of some nutrients.

E404 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : calcium alginate

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : Obtained from seaweed. Used in caramel products, flavored milk, thickened cream and yoghurt. In small amounts Absent adverse reactions. Large quantities can inhibit the absorption of some nutrients.

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

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

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.

E202 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium sorbate

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : No evidence of adverse side effects

E210 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : benzoic acid

Warning : Not recommended for use in children.

Comment : Addition to alcoholic beverages, baked goods, cheeses, gum, condiments, some frozen foods, sauces, confectionery, sugar substitute, it is also used in cosmetics as an antiseptic in some cough medicines or anti-fungal in ointments, etc. . It may cause an asthmatic attack in patients with asthma who are treated with corticosteroids. There are cases of neurological disorders, but because of its interaction with sulfur bisulphite (222) can trigger hyperactivity in children.

E211 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium benzoate

Warning : May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

Comment : preservative used to enhance the taste of foods with low quality. In large quantities (more than 25 mg. Of 250 ml.) Is contained in the orange colored beverage. Add in milk and meat products, spices, sauces, baked products, lollipops. It is also used in pharmaceuticals for oral use such as: Actifed, Phenergan and Tyrenol. May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

E212 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium benzoate

Warning : Can lead to allergic reactions.

Comment : Can lead to allergic reactions. Its use is as E 210.

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

Name : cellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E620 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : glutamic acid

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Flavoring and salt substitute. This amino acid is found in many animal and plant proteins. Most often prepared on an industrial scale by the bacteria. Can cause side effects described for E 621 is recommended to avoid its use by young children

E621 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : monosodium Glutamate

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Flavoring and salt substitute. It is produced by fermentation of molasses. Side effects may occur in patients with asthma. Most often used in frozen vegetables, frozen tuna and many other frozen foods in sauces.

E624 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : monoammonium glutamate

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Salt substitute.

- (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.

E153 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Carbon black (charcoal)

Warning : Only vegetable derivative is permitted in Australia, banned in the United States

Comment : Dye with black. Pigment charcoal. Used in fresh, gelatin crystals, liquorice juice. In Australia banned only obtained from plants derivatives. Banned in the USA.

E300 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Ascorbic acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : This is vitamin C. It is found naturally in fruits and vegetables. May be prepared synthetically from glucose.

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.

- (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 .