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    Yo u a r e w h a t yo u e a t !

    Ch oo se ca r e fu lly.

    P r e p a r e d b y D r S e k h e t a M . Az za m

    As usual, the UK is about a mile behind the rest of the world with it's policy on

    food additives. Even known problem additives which are now banned in

    several other countries are freely used in the UK and in our shop bought

    children's foods. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) shrugs it's defiant

    shoulders and leaves it up to us to sort out for ourselves, preferring to wait forthe results of yet more research. Don't bother! If you or your child has asthma,

    is hyperactive, behaves like a little monster, if you have arthritis or any allergic

    reactions, internal or external, check all the foods in your cupboard against

    this list. You may be surprised at what you discover.

    Spec ia l Th a n ks t o :

    Th e H a ve n

    H e a lin g Ce n t r e

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    Gu id e t o

    F o o d Ad d it ive s a n d E N u m b e r s

    The capital 'E' in front of the number means that additive has been passed for

    food use throughout the European Community. As a general rule, E numbersfrom E100 -199 are colourings, E200 - 299 are preservatives, E300 - 399 areacids, antioxidants and mineral salts, E400 - 599 are vegetable gums,emulsifiers, stabilisers and anti-caking agents, E600 and above are flavourenhancers, E900 - 1500 are miscellaneous. An E number does not alwaysmean 'artificial' - for example, of the 46 permitted food colours, 21 are "natural"- that is they occur in nature and are extracted from vegetable and animalsources. Of course, the other 25 are "not natural". Many additives just replace amore expensive ingredient with a cheaper one.

    Not all E Numbers are bad for you! But enough of them have been banned

    around the world for us to take note of what we take into our bodies as "food".Because of the bad press given to E numbers over the last 20 years or so, foodmanufacturers have started to give the full chemical name rather than the Enumber. This is because, even if you CAN read it, you're much less likely tolook it up. Just printing an E number encourages consumers to be curious.Printing the chemical name distracts us and steers our thoughts towardacceptance. We are much more likely to think something like, "It must be safebecause they've printed it on the packet". I hate this kind of double-bluff!

    What's wrong with eating chemical cocktails?Think about dribbling sand into the oil filler funnel of a car engine over a long

    period of time, like an egg timer trickling from top to bottom. No matter howmany times you wash the outside of the car or engine, sooner rather than later,that engine will sieze up and the car will stop working. Why do we imagine, thatour bodies, which are millions of times more complicated and delicate than acar engine, should react any differently, when subjected to the chemicals andtoxins that are around us in our homes and in our food?

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    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E100 Curcumin, turmeric ColouringOrange-yellow colour, derived from

    turmeric

    E101 Riboflavin -VitaminB2

    Yellow colour A vitamin. Formerly lactoflavin

    E102 Tartrazine Colouring

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Orange/yellow. Banned in

    Austria & Norway

    E103Chrysoine

    ResorcinolColouring

    E104 Quinoline YellowGreenish yellow

    colouring

    Potential allergic reaction. Banned in

    Australia, Norway & USA

    E107 Yellow 2G Yellow colourPotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Australia & USA

    E110 Sunset Yellow FCF Yellow colourPotential strong allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Norway

    E120Cochineal, Carminic

    acidRed colour

    Obtained from egg yolk and dried insects.

    Avoid if possible

    E122 Carmoisine Red colour

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Austria, Norway,

    Sweden & USA

    E123 AmaranthPurplish-red

    colour

    Avoid if possible. Banned in many, many

    countries

    E124Brilliant Scarlet 4R,

    Ponceau 4RRed colour

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E127 Erythrosine Red colourPotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E128 Red 2G Red colourPotential allergic reaction. Banned in many

    countries

    E129 Allura Red AC Red colour

    Potential skin allergic reaction. Best

    avoided. Banned in Austria, Belgium,

    Denmark, France, Germany, Norway,

    Sweden & Switzerland

    E131 Patent Blue V Blue colourPotential allergic reaction. Banned in

    Australia

    E132 Indigo Carmine Blue colourPotential strong allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Norway

    E133 Brilliant Blue FCF Blue colour

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Austria, Belgium,

    France, Germany, Norway, Sweden &

    Switzerland

    E140 Chlorophyll Green to olivecolour

    At last! A naturally occurring greenpigment found in leaves and stems of

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    plants.

    E141Copper complex of

    ChlorophyllOlive colour

    E142 Greens S Green colour Banned in Norway, Sweden & USA

    E150(A-D)

    Caramels Brown colour Commonly used colour and flavouringagent

    E151 Brilliant Black BN Black colour

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible. Banned in Australia, Austria,

    Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany,

    Norway, Sweden, Switzerland & USA

    E153Carbon black,

    Vegetable carbonBlack colour

    Natural colour from burnt plant material,

    or manufactured. Banned in USA

    E154 Brown FK Brown colourPotential allergic reaction. Banned in

    Australia & USA

    E155Chocolate brown

    HTBrown colour

    Avoid if possible. Banned in Austria,

    Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany,

    Norway, Sweden, Switzerland & USA

    E160(A)Alpha-, Beta-,

    Gamma-CaroteneYellow to red

    From carrots, tomatoes, apricots, oranges,

    and green veg. Now likely manufactured.

    E160(B)Annatto, bixin,

    norbixinOrange colour

    E160(C)Paprika extract;

    CapsanthinColouring agent Banned in several countries

    E160(D) Lycopene Colouring agent Banned in Australia

    E160(E)Beta-apo-8'-

    carotenalOrange colour No adverse effects recorded

    E160(F)Ethyl ester of beta-

    apo-8'-carotenic acidOrange colour No adverse effects recorded

    E161 Xanthophylls Yellow to red No adverse effects recorded

    E161(G) Canthaxanthin Orange colour No adverse effects recorded

    E162Betanin (Beetroot

    Red)

    Red/purple

    colour

    Another natural colour. No adverse effects

    recorded

    E163 Anthocyanins Violet colour Plant pigments naturally present

    E170Calcium carbonate,

    ChalkColouring Naturally occurring mineral

    E171 Titanium dioxide White colour

    E172Iron oxides and

    hydroxidesColouring Naturally occurring minerals

    E173 Aluminium Colouring agent Banned in some countries

    E174 Silver Colouring Banned in some countries

    E175 Gold Colouring Banned in some countriesE180 Pigment Rubine, Colouring Banned in some countries

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    Lithol Rubine

    E181 Tannin, Tannic acid Colouring

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E200 Sorbic acid Preservative Potential skin irritant

    E201 Sodium sorbate Preservative

    E202 Potassium sorbate Preservative

    E203 Calcium sorbate Preservative

    E210 Benzoic AcidPreservative and

    anti-oxidant

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E211 Sodium Benzoate PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E212 Potassium benzoate PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E213 Calcium benzoate PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E214Ethyl p-

    hydroxybenzoatePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Banned in some

    countries

    E215Sodium ethyl p-

    hydroxybenzoatePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Banned in some

    countries

    E216Propyl p-

    hydroxybenzoatePreservative Potential allergic reaction by contact

    E217 Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate

    Preservative Potential allergic reaction. Banned in somecountries

    E218Methyl p-

    hydroxybenzoatePreservative Potential allergic reaction by contact (skin)

    E219Sodium methyl p-

    hydroxybenzoatePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Banned in some

    countries

    E220 Sulphur Dioxide PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E221 Sodium sulphite PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E222 Sodium BisulphitePreservative and

    bleaching

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E223Sodium

    metabisulphitePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E224Potassium

    metabisulphitePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E225 Potassium sulphite PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E226 Calcium sulphite Preservative Potential allergic reaction. Banned in somecountries

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    E227Calcium hydrogen

    sulphitePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Banned in some

    countries

    E228Potassium hydrogen

    sulphitePreservative

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E230 Biphenyl, diphenyl Preservative Banned in Australia and some othercountries

    E231 Orthophenyl phenol Preservative Banned in Australia

    E232Sodium orthophenyl

    phenolPreservative Banned in some countries

    E233 Thiabendazole PreservativeBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E234 Nisin Preservative

    E235 Natamycin PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possibleE236 Formic acid Preservative Banned in some countries

    E237 Sodium formate Preservative Banned in some countries

    E238 Calcium formate Preservative Banned in some countries

    E239Hexamethylene

    tetramine, HexaminePreservative Banned in some countries

    E240 Formaldehyde Preservative

    E242Dimethyl

    dicarbonatePreservative

    E249 Potassium nitrite Preservative Potential allergic reaction. Avoid forchildren

    E250 Sodium nitrite PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E251Sodium nitrate,

    saltpetrePreservative

    E252 Potassium Nitrate PreservativePotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E260 Acetic acid Acidity regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E261 Potassium acetate Acidity regulator

    E262 Sodium acetate Acidity regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E264 Ammonium acetate Acidity regulatorPotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E270 Lactic acidAcidity regulator,

    AntioxidantAvoid for children

    E280 Propionic acid Preservative

    E281 Sodium propionate Preservative

    E282 Calcium propionate Preservative

    E283 Potassium Preservative

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    propionate

    E284 Boric acid Preservative

    E285Sodium tetraborate;

    boraxPreservative

    E290 Carbon dioxide Acidity regulator Adds the fizz to fizzy drinks. Also coolant,propellant

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E296 Malic acid Acidity regulator Avoid for children

    E297 Fumaric Acid Acidity regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E300Ascorbic acid

    (Vitamin C)Antioxidant

    E301 Sodium ascorbate Antioxidant

    E302 Calcium ascorbate Antioxidant

    E303 Potassium ascorbate Antioxidant

    E304 Ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidant

    E306-9Tocopherols

    (Vitamin E)Antioxidants

    E310 Propyl gallate AntioxidantPotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E311 Octyl Gallate AntioxidantPotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E312 Dodecyl gallate AntioxidantPotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E317 Erythorbic acid Antioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E318 Sodium erythorbin Antioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E319 Butylhydroxinon Antioxidant Potential adverse effects. Avoid if possible

    E320

    Butylated

    Hydroxyanisole

    (BHA)

    AntioxidantPotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E321

    Butylated

    hydroxytoluene

    (BHT)

    Antioxidant Potential allergic reaction. Avoid forchildren

    E322 Lecithin EmulsifierEgg yolk is source. Most from soya beans,

    therefore likely GM

    E325 Sodium lactate Antioxidant Avoid for children with lactose intolerance

    E326 Potassium lactate Acid regulator Avoid for children with lactose intolerance

    E327 Calcium lactate Acid regulator Avoid for children with lactose intolerance

    E328 Ammonium lactateAcid regulator,

    AntioxidantAvoid for children with lactose intolerance

    E329 Magnesium lactate Acid regulator, Avoid for children with lactose intolerance

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    Antioxidant

    E330 Citric acid AntioxidantYikes! Another real one. Occurs naturally

    in citrus fruit

    E331 Sodium citrates Antioxidant Salt of Citric. No adverse effects recorded

    E332 Potassium citrates Antioxidant Salt of Citric. No adverse effects recorded

    E333 Calcium Citrate Antioxidant Salt of Citric. No adverse effects recorded

    E334 Tartaric Acid AntioxidantNo adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E335 Sodium L-Tartrate Antioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E336

    Potassium L-

    Tartrate (Cream of

    Tartar)

    Antioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E337Sodium potassium

    tartrateAntioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E338 Phosphoric acid Antioxidant No adverse effects recorded

    E339 Sodium phosphates Antioxidant No adverse effects if used cautiously

    E340Potassium

    phosphatesAntioxidant No adverse effects if used cautiously

    E341Calcium

    Orthophosphates

    Anti-caking,

    firming agentNo adverse effects recorded

    E343Magnesium

    phosphatesAnti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E350 Sodium malates Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E351 Potassium malate Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E352 Calcium malates Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E353 Metatartaric acid Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E354 Calcium tartrate Emulsifier

    E355 Adipic acid Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E357 Potassium adipate Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E363 Succinic acid Acid regulatorBanned in Australia and some other

    countriesE365 Sodium fumarate Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E366 Potassium fumarate Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E367 Calcium fumarate Acid regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E370 I,4-Heptonolactone Acid regulatorBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E375Nicotinic acid,

    NiacinColour Retention Vitamin B3

    E380Triammonium

    citrateAcid regulator No adverse effects if used cautiously

    E381 Ammonium ferric Acid regulator

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    citrate

    E385Calcium disodium

    (EDTA)Acid regulator

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E400 Alginic acid

    Thickener,

    stabiliser, gelling

    agent, emulsifier

    No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E401 Sodium alginate As 400No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E402 Potassium alginate As 400No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E403 Ammonium alginate As 400No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E404 Calcium alginate As 400No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E405Propylene glycol

    alginateAs 400

    No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E406 Agar As 400

    A seaweed gum. Not digested, acts as

    source of dietary fibre. No adverse effects

    recorded in small quantities

    E407Carrageenan (Irish

    Moss)

    Stabiliser, gelling

    agent, emulsifier

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E410Locust bean gum(Carob seed gum)

    Stabiliser, gellingagent, emulsifier

    No adverse effects recorded in smallquantities

    E412 Guar gumThickener,

    stabiliser

    E413 TragacanthThickener,

    stabiliser

    Potential contact allergy reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E414 Acacia (Gum arabic)Thickener,

    stabiliser

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E415 Xanthan gum

    Emulsifier,

    stabiliser andthickener

    No adverse effects recorded

    E416 Karaya gum

    Stabiliser,

    thickener and

    emulsifier

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E417 Tara gum

    Thickener,

    stabiliser, gelling

    agent, emulsifier

    E418 Gellan gum

    Thickener,

    stabiliser, gelling

    agent, emulsifier

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    E420 Sorbitol

    Sweetener,

    humectant -

    moisten

    Widely used in diabetic foods. Can cause

    gastric disturbances.

    E421 MannitolAnti-caking

    agent, sweetener

    Potential dietary allergen. Avoid if

    possible

    E422 Glycerine, GlycerolEmulsifier,

    sweetener

    Potential dietary allergen. Some low

    calorie foods

    E432 Polysorbate 20 EmulsifierBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E433 Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier

    E434 Polysorbate 40 EmulsifierBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E435 Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier

    E436 Polysorbate 65 Emulsifier

    E440(A) PectinEmulsifier,

    gelling agentMinimal adverse effects recorded

    E440(B) Amidated PectinEmulsifier,

    gelling agentNo adverse effects recorded

    E441 GelatineEmulsifier,

    gelling agent

    Potential allergic reaction. Asthmatics

    avoid whenever possible

    E442Ammonium

    phosphatidesEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E444 Sucrose acetateisobutyrate Emulsifier

    E445Glycerol esters of

    wood rosinsEmulsifier

    E450-2

    Sodium and

    Potassium

    PolyPhosphate salts

    Emulsifier High levels can upset the mineral balance

    E460 Powdered cellulose EmulsifierFibrous part of plant cell walls. No adverse

    effects recorded

    E461 Methyl cellulose Emulsifier

    Potential gastric disturbances. Some low

    calorie foods

    E463Hydroxypropyl

    celluloseEmulsifier

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E464Hydroxypropyl

    methyl celluloseEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E465Ethylmethyl

    celluloseEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E466Sodium carboxy

    methyl celluloseEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E469 carboxy methylcellulose

    Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

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    E470

    Sodium, Potassium

    and Calcium Salts of

    Fatty Acids

    EmulsifierBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E471

    Mono- and

    diglycerides of fatty

    acids

    Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E472(A-

    F)

    esters of mono- and

    diglycerides of fatty

    acids

    Emulsifiers No adverse effects recorded

    E473Sucrose esters of

    fatty acidsEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E474 Sucroglycerides EmulsifierBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E475

    Polyglycerol esters

    of fatty acids Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E476Polyglycerol

    polyricinoleateEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E477propylene glycol

    esters of fatty acidsEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E479BThermally oxidized

    soya bean oilEmulsifier Likely to be G.M. crop

    E481Sodium stearoyl-2-

    lactylateEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E482 Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

    Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E483 Stearyl tartrate Emulsifier Banned in some countries

    E491Sorbitan mono-

    stearateEmulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E492 Sorbitan tri-stearate Emulsifier No adverse effects recorded

    E493Sorbitan mono-

    laurateEmulsifier Banned in some countries

    E494Sorbitan mono-

    oleate

    EmulsifierBanned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E495Sorbitan mono-

    palmitateEmulsifier

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E500

    Sodium carbonates

    (Bicarbonate of

    soda)

    Acidity regulator,

    Raising agent

    No adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E501Potassium

    carbonatesAcidity regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E503 Ammonium Acidity regulator May irritate mucus membranes

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    carbonates

    E504Magnesium

    carbonates

    Acidity regulator,

    Anti-caking agent

    No adverse effects recorded. Often found

    in antacids and laxatives.

    E507 Hydrochloric acid AcidNo adverse effects noted in small

    quantitiesE508 Potassium chloride Gelling agent Found in low sodium & salt products.

    E509 Calcium chloride Firming Agent No adverse effects recorded

    E510 Ammonium chlorideAcidity regulator,

    Improving agent

    Best avoided by people with liver or

    kidney problems

    E511 Magnesium chloride Firming Agent One of the essential minerals

    E513 Sulphuric acid Acid Banned in some countries

    E514 Sodium sulphates Acidity regulator Can upset the body's water balance

    E515 Potassium sulphates Seasoning No adverse effects recorded

    E516 Calcium sulphateSequestrant,

    Improving agentNo adverse effects recorded

    E517 Ammonium sulphate Improving agent

    E518Magnesium sulphate

    (Epsom salts)Acidity regulator

    A laxative. No adverse effects recorded in

    small quantities

    E519 Copper sulphate Preservative One of the essential minerals

    E520 Aluminium sulphate Firming Agent

    E521Aluminium sodium

    sulphate

    Firming Agent

    E522Aluminium

    potassium sulphateAcidity regulator

    E524 Sodium hydroxide Acidity regulator Banned in some countries

    E525 Potassium hydroxide Acidity regulator Banned in some countries

    E526 Calcium hydroxide Acidity regulatorNo adverse effects recorded in small

    quantities

    E527Ammonium

    hydroxideAcidity regulator Banned in some countries

    E528 Magnesiumhydroxide

    Acidity regulator Banned in some countries

    E529 Calcium oxide Acidity regulator No adverse effects recorded

    E530 Magnesium oxide Anti-caking agent Banned in some countries

    E535 Sodium ferrocyanide Anti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E536Potassium

    ferrocyanideAnti-caking agent

    E540Di-calcium di-

    phosphateAcidity regulator

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E541 Sodium aluminiumphosphate

    Emulsifier,Raising agent

    Banned in Australia and some othercountries

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    E542 Bone phosphate Anti-caking agent Animal origin. No adverse effects recorded

    E544Calcium

    polyphosphateEmulsifier

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E545Ammonium

    polyphosphateEmulsifier

    Banned in Australia and some other

    countries

    E551Silicon dioxide

    (Silica)Anti-caking agent

    Derived from sand. No adverse effects

    recorded in food use

    E552 Calcium silicate Anti-caking agent Antacid. No adverse effects recorded

    E553(A) Magnesium silicates Anti-caking agent Banned in Australia

    E553(B) Talc Anti-caking agentPotential adverse reaction. Avoid if

    possible.

    E554Sodium aluminium

    silicateAnti-caking agent

    E556 Calcium aluminiumsilicate

    Anti-caking agent

    E558 Bentonite Anti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E559Aluminium silicate

    (Kaolin)Anti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E570Stearic acid (Fatty

    acid)Anti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E572 Magnesium stearate Anti-caking agent No adverse effects recorded

    E575Glucono Delta-

    lactone

    Anti-caking

    agent,Sequestrant

    No adverse effects recorded

    E576 Sodium gluconate Sequestrant Banned in Australia

    E577 Potassium gluconate Sequestrant No adverse effects recorded

    E578 Calcium gluconate Firming Agent No adverse effects recorded

    E579 Ferrous gluconate Colouring No adverse effects recorded

    E585 Ferrous lactate Colouring No adverse effects recorded

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E620 L-Glutamic acid Flavour enhancerPotential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E621Monosodium

    glutamateFlavour enhancer

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid for

    children

    E622Monopotassium

    glutamateFlavour enhancer

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid wherever

    possible

    E623 Calcium glutamate Flavour enhancerPotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E624

    Mono ammonium

    glutamate Flavour enhancer

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

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    E625Magnesium di

    glutamateFlavour enhancer

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E627 Disodium guanylate Flavour enhancer Avoid for children

    E631 Disodium inosinate Flavour enhancer Avoid for children

    E635 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

    Flavour enhancer Banned in some countries

    E636 Maltol Flavour enhancer

    E637 Ethyl maltol Flavour enhancer

    E640Glycine and its

    sodium saltFlavour enhancer

    E650 Zinc acetate Flavour enhancer

    E-

    NumberName Category Comments

    E900Dimethyl

    polysiloxane

    Anti-foaming

    agentNo adverse effects recorded

    E901Beeswax, white and

    yellowGlazing agent

    Potential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E903 Carnauba wax Glazing agentPotential allergic reaction. Avoid if

    possible

    E904 Shellac Glazing agentPotential allergic contact reaction. Avoid

    if possible

    E905

    Microcrystalline wax

    (Paraffins) Glazing agent Potential for gastric disturbances.

    E907 Crystalline wax Glazing agent Banned in some countries

    E920L-cysteine

    hydrochloridesImproving agent No adverse effects recorded

    E924 Potassium bromate Improving agentPotential dietary allergen. Avoid if

    possible

    E925 ChlorinePreservative,

    Bleach

    Known carcinogen. Used in drinking

    water to 'purify' it

    E926 Chlorine dioxidePreservative,

    BleachE927 Azodi carbonamide Improving agent Banned in Australia

    E928 Benzole peroxide Improving agentPotential allergic reaction. Asthmatics

    avoid whenever possible

    E938 Argon Packaging gas

    E939 Helium Packaging gas

    E941 Nitrogen Packaging gas

    E942 Nitrogen oxide Propellant

    E943A Butane Propellant

    E944 Propane Propellant

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    E948 Oxygen Packaging gas

    E949 Hydrogen

    E950Acesulphane

    potassiumSweetener

    E951 Aspartame Sweetener Potential allergic reaction. Avoidwherever possible

    E952 Cyclamic acid SweetenerPossible carcinogen. Banned in the USA

    and UK

    E954 Saccharins Sweetener

    E957 Thaumatin Sweetener

    E965

    Maltitol,

    Hydrogenated glucose

    syrup

    Sweetener,

    Humectant

    E967 Xylitol Sweetener

    E999 Quillaia extract Foaming Agent

    E1100 Amylase Stabiliser

    E1103 Invertase Stabiliser

    E1200 Polydextrose Stabiliser

    E1201 Polyvinyl pyrrolidone StabiliserNo adverse effects recorded. Used as

    tablet coating

    E1202Polyvinyl

    polypyrrolidoneStabiliser No adverse effects recorded

    E1400-

    51Starches

    Stabiliser,

    Thickening agentNo adverse effects recorded

    E1505 Triethyl citrate Foam Stabiliser

    E1510 Ethanol Alcohol

    E1518 Glycerol triacetate Humectant

    E1520 Propylene glycol Humectant