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.
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.
Comment : Dangerous! Banned in Norway. Common ingredient in tablets and capsules. It is also used in ice cream, cakes, baked goods, confectionery, biscuits. A synthetically produced from coal tar. May cause nausea, vomiting, increased blood pressure, flushing, breathing problems and other allergic reactions.
E450 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)
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.
Comment : Used to acidification of food products. Prepared from the phosphate ore. Moisture in cheese and their derivatives. No evidence of adverse effects.
E341 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)