E218 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : Methyl para-hydroxybenzoate

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

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

E310 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : propyl

Warning : Eczema, stomach problems

Comment : Used to prevent rancidity of fats. 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). Used in various fats, margarine, sauces. Sometimes enter into the composition of packaging materials.

- (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

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.

E210 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : benzoic acid

Warning : Not recommended for use in children.

Comment : Addition to alcoholic beverages, baked goods, cheeses, gum, condiments, some frozen foods, sauces, confectionery, sugar substitute, it is also used in cosmetics as an antiseptic in some cough medicines or anti-fungal in ointments, etc. . It may cause an asthmatic attack in patients with asthma who are treated with corticosteroids. There are cases of neurological disorders, but because of its interaction with sulfur bisulphite (222) can trigger hyperactivity in children.

E211 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium benzoate

Warning : May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

Comment : preservative used to enhance the taste of foods with low quality. In large quantities (more than 25 mg. Of 250 ml.) Is contained in the orange colored beverage. Add in milk and meat products, spices, sauces, baked products, lollipops. It is also used in pharmaceuticals for oral use such as: Actifed, Phenergan and Tyrenol. May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

E212 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium benzoate

Warning : Can lead to allergic reactions.

Comment : Can lead to allergic reactions. Its use is as E 210.

E461 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : methylcellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment : Can cause flatulence and conduction disturbance in the gastrointestinal tract.

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.

E948 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : oxygen

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E1200 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : polydextrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : In small amounts is safe.