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.

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.

E325 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Sodium lactate

Warning : Pay attention when consumed by young children or babies!

Comment : Prepared from milk. May contain pig renin (hormone of the kidney). Children with lactose intolerance may experience adverse reactions.

E450 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Diphosphate

Warning : High doses can disrupt the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E452 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : polyphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

E331 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Sodium citrate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

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

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.

E339 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : sodium phosphate

Warning : Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Comment : Mineral salt. Used as a laxative and for fixing dyes in textile industry. Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

E472a (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Esters of acetic acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E576 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : sodium gluconate

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

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

E904 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : shellac

Warning : Irritating to skin.

Comment : Prepared from insects. Irritating to skin.

E1412 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : distarch phosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.