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.

E414 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : gum arabic

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Derived from the sap of the Acacia Sengal. It is easily destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract. Possible allergen. Soothes inflamed mucous mucous membranes.

- (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

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.

E503 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Ammonium bicarbonate

Warning : Probable stomach discomfort

Comment : Irritating to mucous membranes.

E1103 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : invertase

Warning : May cause allergies

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

- (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.

E141 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Honey complexes of chlorophylls

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Dyes oil. No evidence of adverse effects

E162 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Beetroot Red

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Crimson dye obtained from beetroot. No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

E172 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Iron oxides and hydroxides

Warning : Toxic in large doses.

Comment : They can be black, yellow or red. Used in sausage, shrimp paste. In high doses are toxic

E322 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Lecithin

Warning : High doses can lead to stomach disorders, appetite suppression, and heavy sweating.

Comment : Prepared from soybean, egg yolk, peanut, corn, or animal sources. It is not toxic, but in high doses may lead to gastric disturbances, appetite suppression, and diaphoresis. Used to support the fats in margarine and also in chocolate, mayonnaise, milk.

E336 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : potassium tartrate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Used to acidification of food products. No evidence of adverse effects.

E422 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : glycerol

Warning : In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar.

Comment : Sweetener. Colorless alcohol. Prepared from fats and alkali salts. Intermediate in the production of soap from animal or vegetable fat. Can be obtained from petroleum products. Synthesized from propylene or by fermentation of sugar. Used in the lining of sausage, cheese and more., In dried fruits, liqueurs, vodka. It is believed that protects DNA from damage caused by inducers of carcinogenesis, ultraviolet light and radiation. In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar. It is also used in sweets, candy, low-calorie foods.

E476 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Polyglycerol polyricinoleat

Warning : With particular attention to products containing E 476 should refer people who suffer from stomach disorders and children.

Comment : Information on the substance is controversial, so in some countries it is forbidden to use. According to some sources, the excessive use of the additive can lead to enlargement of the liver and kidneys and interfere with metabolism. It is not an allergen.

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.

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.

E903 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : carnauba wax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Derived from palm growing in South America. Use in cosmetics, in the manufacture of ink and coating of fruits. Can cause allergic reactions.

E1200 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : polydextrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : In small amounts is safe.

- (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 .