E-substances used in food - these additives are largely harmless
- E 100: curcumin, a dye is. It is extracted from the yellow root, is of vegetable origin.
- E153: vegetable carbon of a dye. The E-fuel is derived from plant ash, is of vegetable origin.
- E 170 calcium carbonate, a colorant, an acidifying agent, and a flow aid that prevents the individual crystals clump is. Calcium carbonate is a mineral origin.
- E 412: guar gum is a thickening agent. It is extracted from the seeds of the Guarpflanze, is of vegetable origin. Guar gum is considered safe, but is not recommended for children.
- E 414: gum Arabic, a thickening agent, a Stabilizer and a filler. As the exudation of a Akazienart it is of vegetable origin. Gum Arabic is considered safe, but is not recommended for children.
- E 440: pectin is a Thickening and gelling agent. It is extracted from Apples, sugar beet, or orange peel, is of vegetable origin.
- E 483: stearyl tartrate is an emulsifier, which were only for Desserts and baking, except bread - is approved and is artificially produced.
- E 501 potassium carbonate (potassium carbonate and potassium hydrogen carbonate) is an acidity regulator, a leavening agent and a release agent. Better known as potassium carbonate is available as "potash". It is used in gingerbread, and produced artificially, but is considered harmless.
- E 513: sulfuric acid is an acidifier, which is included in Seasoning and sugar syrup. The E-cloth is made artificially and is considered to be safe.
- E901: bees wax (white and yellow) is a separating and coating agents. It is obtained from honeycombs and is therefore of animal origin.
E-substances: food is full of additives (image: Pixabay)
E-numbers in food additives harmful to health
- E 102: Tartrazinist acts allergenic, if you react to Aspirin or benzoic acid. In asthma patients, or neurodermatitis patients tartrazine can cause breathing difficulties and dwells rashes. The dye is produced artificially. The consumption of the E-material is not recommended, especially for children.
- E 104: The dye quinoline yellow is suspected to be carcinogenic and can cause allergies. In the US, quinoline yellow is banned. The dye is made artificially and from the consumption is generally discouraged.
- E 110 sunset yellow FCT, yellow orange S dye, which Allergy affects triggering is. In animal studies, kidney tumors were registered at the high dose. He is suspected, eczema or Asthma trigger. Sunset yellow is produced artificially, for human consumption, is generally discouraged.
- E 120: cochineal, carminic acid, cochineal, Carmine, a dye is. He seems to be allergenic, particularly in the case of a known Aspirin or benzoic acid Allergy. E 120 is of animal origin and is considered to be of concern, especially for children.
- E 129: The dye Allura red AC also acts allergenic, especially in the case of a known Aspirin or benzoic acid Allergy. Allura red AC is artificially produced and the consumption is generally discouraged.
- E 315: Isoascorbic acid, an anti-oxidizing agent and a color stabilizer. The artificially produced substance is suspected to interfere with the intake of natural Vitamin C and is considered to be of concern.
- E 319 tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (THBQ) is an anti-oxidant. E 319 is allergen Contact, it also came in animal studies to cancers. The E-Soff made artificially and is considered to be of concern.
- E 338: ortho-phosphoric acid is an acidifying agent, which is disabled at high doses the absorption of calcium, Magnesium and iron in the body. E338 is both crop as of artificial origin and is considered to be of concern, especially for children.
- E 385 Calcium disodium ethylene-diamine-Tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA) is an anti-oxidant and a complexing agent. The E-fuel is only approved for half - fat margarine, frozen crustaceans, as well as glass and tin canned. It binds minerals and can lead to metabolic disturbances. E 385 is artificially manufactured. The consumption of the E-substance is generally not recommended.
- E 406: Agar-Agar is a gelling and thickening agent. It is extracted from red algae and is therefore of plant origin. In high doses it acts as a laxative. Besides, it hinders substances, the absorption of minerals. Agar-Agar is considered a questionable E-cloth.
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