E102 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Tartrazine

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Norway and Austria. Provoke attacks of asthma and urticaria in children. There is a link to thyroid tumors, chromosomal damage, rashes and hyperactivity. Tartrazine sensitivity is related to that of aspirin. Used in colored drinks, sweets, jams, cornflakes, snacks, canned fish, dry soups.

E110 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : ECE sunset yellow, yellow ½

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in Norway, Finland and the UK. It is obtained by synthetical way. Used in cereals, bakery products, snacks, ice cream, beverages and frozen foods, as well as some medications: Berocca, Polaramine, Ventolin - syrup and others. Side effects include: urticaria, rhinitis, nasal congestion, allergies, hyperactivity, kidney tumors, chromosomal damage, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, distaste for food. It is to increase the incidence of tumors in animals. Banned in Norway.

E124 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Ponceau 412, Cochineal Red A

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in the USA and Norway. Obtained from coal tar and azo dyes. Can produce bad reactions in asthmatics and people allergic to aspirin. In animals, resulting in the formation of tumors.

- (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

E420 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : sorbitol

Warning : Laxative effect!

Comment : Sweetener which is prepared by a synthetic route from glucose or fruit. Used in sucking sweets, dried fruits, confectionery, sweets, low calorie foods, medicinal syrups, drops, and is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics. Can cause digestive disorders.

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.

- (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.

E150b (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Caramel (basic sulphite)

Warning : For children is particularly harmful, can cause hyperactivity.

Comment : Dark brown dye, which is derived from sucrose. Recommended to avoid its use. Used in oyster, soy, fruit and frozen sauces, beer, whiskey, biscuits, pickles.

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.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

E516 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : calcium sulphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Prepared from limestone.

- (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 .