E414 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : gum arabic

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Derived from the sap of the Acacia Sengal. It is easily destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract. Possible allergen. Soothes inflamed mucous mucous membranes.

- (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

E120 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Cochineal

Warning : Allergies, intolerance they shared dye

Comment : It is red. Prepared from insects. Used rarely. It is recommended to avoid consumption.

- (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltodextrin

Warning : Should be avoided by people with gluten intolerance and by those predisposed to diabetes or autoimmune disease.

Comment : Artificial sweetener - safe in small quantities for a healthy person. It is recommended not to take in large quantities or in people with digestive problems. It is obtained from carbohydrates of rice, corn, potatoes, barley. It can be extracted naturally from nature, so it is considered unnecessary - accepted as a dietary supplement.

E100 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : curcumin

Warning : Turmeric extract

Comment : Prepared from roots of turmeric but may be produced synthetically. Used in cheese, margarine, baked sweets.

E153 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Carbon black (charcoal)

Warning : Only vegetable derivative is permitted in Australia, banned in the United States

Comment : Dye with black. Pigment charcoal. Used in fresh, gelatin crystals, liquorice juice. In Australia banned only obtained from plants derivatives. Banned in the USA.

E162 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : Beetroot Red

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Crimson dye obtained from beetroot. No evidence of adverse effects.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

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.