E123 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : amaranth

Warning : Leads to hyperactivity in children

Comment : Banned in the USA, Russia, Austria and Norway. Prepared from herbal plants of the family Amaranthaceae. Used in cakes, fruit flavored fillings, gelatin crystals. Can provoke an attack of asthma, eczema and hyperactivity. In some experiments animals causing harm to the fetus and intrauterine death. It is possible to lead to 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

E173 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : aluminum

Warning : Avoid use.

Comment : Avoid use. In some countries is prohibited.

E260 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : acetic acid

Warning : Attention in hypersensitivity from vinegar!

Comment : Made synthetically from wood fibers. Main component of vinegar. It is also used in pickles, sauces.

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.

E307 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Alpha-tocopherol

Warning : 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).

Comment : Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils (soybean, wheat, rice, cotton, corn, etc.).. It is a powerful antioxidant. Protects vitamin A from oxidation. Used as additive in margarine and sauce.

- (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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

E904 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : shellac

Warning : Irritating to skin.

Comment : Prepared from insects. Irritating to skin.