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.

E421 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : mannitol

Warning : Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting.

Comment : Artificially produced sweetener. Possible allergen. Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting. Most often used in low-calorie foods.

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.

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.

E341 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : calcium phosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Mineral salt that is found in rocks and bones. Used as an antacid and polishing tooth enamel.