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.

- (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

E120 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Cochineal

Warning : Allergies, intolerance they shared dye

Comment : It is red. Prepared from insects. Used rarely. It is recommended to avoid consumption.

E150c (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : caramel ammonium

Warning : For children is particularly harmful, can cause hyperactivity.

Comment : Dark brown dye, which is derived from sucrose. Recommended to avoid its use. Used in oyster, soy, fruit and frozen sauces, beer, whiskey, biscuits, pickles.

E150d (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Caramel (ammonium sulfite)

Warning : For children is particularly harmful, can cause hyperactivity.

Comment : Dark brown dye, which is derived from sucrose. Recommended to avoid its use. Used in oyster, soy, fruit and frozen sauces, beer, whiskey, biscuits, pickles.

E260 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : acetic acid

Warning : Attention in hypersensitivity from vinegar!

Comment : Made synthetically from wood fibers. Main component of vinegar. It is also used in pickles, sauces.

E270 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : lactic acid

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

Comment : Used for the acidification of the products. Adjusts the acidity. Prepared by heating and fermentation of the carbohydrates in milk, potato or molasses. Newborns and young children find it difficult to metabolize. Used in cakes, decorations, drinks, sometimes beer in infant formulas.

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.

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.

E627 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : Disodium guanylate

Warning : Be avoided by asthmatics and people with gout!

Comment : Obtained from sardines or yeast. May worsen the course of gout.

E631 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : disodium inosinate

Warning : Be avoided by asthmatics and people with gout!

Comment : A meat or sardines. May worsen the course of gout.

- (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.

E161b (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : lutein

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Yellow dye obtained from plants. In its natural state is found in green leafy vegetables, marigolds and egg yolk.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

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.

- (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 .