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.

E415 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

E200 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sorbic acid

Warning : Possible skin irritant

Comment : It is made from fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) or synthetically. Possible skin irritant.

E202 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium sorbate

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : No evidence of adverse side effects

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.

E211 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium benzoate

Warning : May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

Comment : preservative used to enhance the taste of foods with low quality. In large quantities (more than 25 mg. Of 250 ml.) Is contained in the orange colored beverage. Add in milk and meat products, spices, sauces, baked products, lollipops. It is also used in pharmaceuticals for oral use such as: Actifed, Phenergan and Tyrenol. May worsen the course of asthma and cause redness and hives on the skin.

E212 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : potassium benzoate

Warning : Can lead to allergic reactions.

Comment : Can lead to allergic reactions. Its use is as E 210.

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.

E262 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : Sodium acetate

Warning : Attention in case of hypersensitivity from vinegar!

Comment : Used to acidificate the products. Adjusts the acidity. No evidence of adverse effects.

E620 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : glutamic acid

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Flavoring and salt substitute. This amino acid is found in many animal and plant proteins. Most often prepared on an industrial scale by the bacteria. Can cause side effects described for E 621 is recommended to avoid its use by young children

E621 (E 600-699 flavors and flavor enhancers)

Name : monosodium Glutamate

Warning : Do not take from babies!

Comment : Flavoring and salt substitute. It is produced by fermentation of molasses. Side effects may occur in patients with asthma. Most often used in frozen vegetables, frozen tuna and many other frozen foods in sauces.

- (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.

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.

E514 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : sodium sulfate

Warning : Can disturb the water balance in the body.

Comment : Can disturb the water balance in the body.

E1200 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : polydextrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : In small amounts is safe.

- (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 .