E102 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Tartrazine

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Norway and Austria. Provoke attacks of asthma and urticaria in children. There is a link to thyroid tumors, chromosomal damage, rashes and hyperactivity. Tartrazine sensitivity is related to that of aspirin. Used in colored drinks, sweets, jams, cornflakes, snacks, canned fish, dry soups.

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.

E425 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : cognac

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking!

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

- (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.

E200 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sorbic acid

Warning : Possible skin irritant

Comment : It is made from fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) or synthetically. Possible skin irritant.

E440 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Pectin

Warning : Stomach problems at high doses

Comment : Was detected mainly in the cortex of the apples. Used to thicken jams, jellies, sauces. In large quantities can lead to the formation of gases, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

- (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.

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.

- (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 .