E218 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : Methyl para-hydroxybenzoate

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

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

E310 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : propyl

Warning : Eczema, stomach problems

Comment : Used to prevent rancidity of fats. Can cause gastritis or inflammation of the skin, impaired circulation, and methemoglobinemia (impaired transport of oxygen from the blood to the tissues of the body). Used in various fats, margarine, sauces. Sometimes enter into the composition of packaging materials.

- (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

E210 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : benzoic acid

Warning : Not recommended for use in children.

Comment : Addition to alcoholic beverages, baked goods, cheeses, gum, condiments, some frozen foods, sauces, confectionery, sugar substitute, it is also used in cosmetics as an antiseptic in some cough medicines or anti-fungal in ointments, etc. . It may cause an asthmatic attack in patients with asthma who are treated with corticosteroids. There are cases of neurological disorders, but because of its interaction with sulfur bisulphite (222) can trigger hyperactivity in children.

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.

E524 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : sodium hydroxide

Warning : Recommended to avoid its use.

Comment : Although there are no known side effects from the use of sodium hydroxide in small amounts in larger quantities can be very harmful. Banned in Australia for that reason. Used to counteract the acidity.

E300 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Ascorbic acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : This is vitamin C. It is found naturally in fruits and vegetables. May be prepared synthetically from glucose.

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.

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.

E422 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : glycerol

Warning : In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar.

Comment : Sweetener. Colorless alcohol. Prepared from fats and alkali salts. Intermediate in the production of soap from animal or vegetable fat. Can be obtained from petroleum products. Synthesized from propylene or by fermentation of sugar. Used in the lining of sausage, cheese and more., In dried fruits, liqueurs, vodka. It is believed that protects DNA from damage caused by inducers of carcinogenesis, ultraviolet light and radiation. In large quantities leads to headache, thirst, nausea, and high levels of blood sugar. It is also used in sweets, candy, low-calorie foods.

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.

E948 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : oxygen

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E949 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : hydrogen

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E1200 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : polydextrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : In small amounts is safe.