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.

E416 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Guar gum

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Obtained from the tree Sterculia urens. It is often used in combination with E 410 in ice cream, caramel, cookies, such as a vehicle that enables them to increase in volume 100 times or more with the addition of water. Possible allergen.

- (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.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : hydrogenated vegetable oil

Warning : Increases the amount of bad cholesterol, and is a factor in the preparation of cardio-vascular diseases. More dangerous than animal fats. It is believed it causes many other diseases: Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, disorders of liver functions belong.

Comment : There are trends in Europe and America to limit its use in food

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.

E306 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Tocopherol - rich extract

Warning : Can cause gastritis or inflammation of the skin, impaired circulation, and methemoglobinemia (impaired transport of oxygen from the blood to the tissues of the body).

Comment : Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils (soybean, wheat, rice, cotton, corn, etc.).. It is a powerful antioxidant. Protects vitamin A from oxidation. Used as additive in margarine and sauce.

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.

E451 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : triphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E452 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : polyphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E525 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : potassium hydroxide

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

Comment : Recommended to avoid its use. In some countries is prohibited.

- (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.

E100 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : curcumin

Warning : Turmeric extract

Comment : Prepared from roots of turmeric but may be produced synthetically. Used in cheese, margarine, baked sweets.

E160c (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Paprika extract

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

Comment : Extract from pepper. Recommended to avoid its use.

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.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E500 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Sodium bicarbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Soda. In small amounts, no side effects.

E501 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : potassium carbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E551 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : silica

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects when used in food products.

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.

E1412 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : distarch phosphate

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 .