E320 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : Butyl hydroxide anisole (BHA)

Warning : probable mutagen

Comment : 1958 banned in Japan. Proposed to be banned in Britain. McDonald's does not use it in their products by 1986. Obtained from oil. Slows the decay of food as a result of their oxidation. Contained in fats, oils, margarine, chewing gum, nuts, pieces of tomatoes, plastic food packaging. May cause allergic reactions can trigger hyperactivity. There was evidence of carcinogenicity and effects similar to those of estrogens. At high doses, leads to the formation of tumors in experimental animals.

E950 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Acesulfame-K

Warning : It may be a carcinogen.

Comment : Non-caloric sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used in confections, frozen desserts, confectionery, dairy products, medicines, cosmetics, mouthwash, and especially in beverages. CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) includes artificial sweeteners - aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame K in its list of "Ten Worst supplements." They cause tumors in experimental animals and increases the risk of cancer development in humans.

E951 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : aspartame

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Artificial sweetener with many side effects. Some people are allergic to it, the most common side effect with their migraine pain.

- (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.

E296 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : malic acid

Warning : Pay attention when consumed by young children or babies!

Comment : Made from fruit or synthetically. Recommended to avoid its use in infants and young children.

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.

E421 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : mannitol

Warning : Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting.

Comment : Artificially produced sweetener. Possible allergen. Can cause diarrhea, impairment of renal function, nausea, vomiting. Most often used in low-calorie foods.

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.

E452 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : polyphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E965 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : Hardly degraded by digestive enzymes. Used in cakes, candies, dried fruit, low calorie foods. In high doses laxative effect.

E967 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : xylitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : It is found in raspberries, plums, lettuce and more. In industrial scale is obtained from wood. Has a diuretic effect and causes the formation of kidney stones. Used in low-calorie food, low carb cakes, ice cream and sweets.

- (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.

E297 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : fumaric acid

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Prepared from plants of the genus Fumaria (mostly F.officinalis) or by fermentation of glucose. Can also be used for flavor, acidification as antioxidant for aerating beverages or bulking cake.

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.

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.

E341 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : calcium phosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Mineral salt that is found in rocks and bones. Used as an antacid and polishing tooth enamel.

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.

E570 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : fatty acids

Warning : Not for use by vegetarians!

Comment : There may be an animal. See also described for stearate.

E948 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : oxygen

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.

E1412 (E 1000 - 1599 Additional chemicals)

Name : distarch phosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.