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.

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

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

E251 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium nitrate

Warning : May cause eye and skin irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness and headache, harmful by inhalation.

Comment : Used as a preservative for smoked sausage (sausage, bacon, ham, sausages), fish and meats, canned root. May cause eye and skin irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness and headache, harmful by inhalation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

E339 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : sodium phosphate

Warning : Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Comment : Mineral salt. Used as a laxative and for fixing dyes in textile industry. Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

- (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 .