E406 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Hagar

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : Obtained from red algae. Sometimes it is used as a laxative. It is found in meat products and ice cream.

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.

E412 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : guar gum

Warning : May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps.

Comment : Obtained from the seeds of Cyamoposis tetragonolobus, a plant grown in India. Used to feed the cattle in the United States. May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps. Lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood.

E416 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Guar gum

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Obtained from the tree Sterculia urens. It is often used in combination with E 410 in ice cream, caramel, cookies, such as a vehicle that enables them to increase in volume 100 times or more with the addition of water. Possible allergen.

- (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

E202 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium sorbate

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : No evidence of adverse side effects

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.

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.

E462 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : ethylcellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment :

E466 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : carboxymethylcellulose

Warning : Intestinal problems. Prohibited for infants!

Comment :

E503 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Ammonium bicarbonate

Warning : Probable stomach discomfort

Comment : Irritating to mucous membranes.

- (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.

E161b (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : lutein

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Yellow dye obtained from plants. In its natural state is found in green leafy vegetables, marigolds and egg yolk.

E163 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : anthocyanins

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Violet dye obtained from flowers and other plants. Is harmless.

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.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E500 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Sodium bicarbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Soda. In small amounts, no side effects.

E904 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : shellac

Warning : Irritating to skin.

Comment : Prepared from insects. Irritating to skin.