E412 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : guar gum

Warning : May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps.

Comment : Obtained from the seeds of Cyamoposis tetragonolobus, a plant grown in India. Used to feed the cattle in the United States. May cause nausea, flatulence and cramps. Lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood.

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

Name : xanthan gum

Warning : Attention! Risk of choking for children!

Comment : A fermented beans.

E416 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : Guar gum

Warning : It is possible to cause allergy.

Comment : Obtained from the tree Sterculia urens. It is often used in combination with E 410 in ice cream, caramel, cookies, such as a vehicle that enables them to increase in volume 100 times or more with the addition of water. Possible allergen.

- (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

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.

E221 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium sulphite

Warning : With alcohol increases hangover

Comment : Used in fresh orange juice.

E223 (E 200-299 Preservatives)

Name : sodium metabisulphite

Warning : Attention in hypersensitivity!

Comment : Derived from coal tar. All sulfur compounds are toxic and their use should be limited. Can cause an asthma attack. Tough metabolism in individuals with impaired kidney function. Destroys vitamin B1. Used in beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, stimulants, wine, vinegar, tomato products.

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.

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.

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

Name : Sucrose

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

- (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 .