E142 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : ½ green

Warning : Risk of Allergies

Comment : Banned in Sweden, USA and Norway. A synthetically produced from coal tar. Used in frozen peas, mint jellies and sauces, cakes and bread crumbs.

E1404 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : oxidized starch

Warning : Can cause diarrhea and kidney defects

Comment :

E1420 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : acetylated starch

Warning : Can cause diarrhea

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

- (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.

E1451 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : Acetylated oxidised starch

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

E140 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : chlorophyll

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Green dye contained naturally in all plants. Used for coloring wax and oils used in medicine and cosmetics.

E174 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : silver

Warning : Avoid use.

Comment : Avoid use. In some countries is prohibited.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

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.

- (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 .