LEARN ABOUT ALL THE ADDITIVES IN OUR FOOD! SPREAD THE WORD, TO KNOW WHAT POISON ARE WE EATING!

LEARN ABOUT ALL THE 
ADDITIVES IN OUR FOOD! SPREAD THE WORD, TO KNOW WHAT POISON ARE WE EATING!

People of all ages recognize that a healthy lifestyle leads to a better appearance. ‘Real food’ brings an elevated desire for foods that provide positive nutrient benefits. Yet some foods have E-numbers so do we really know what we are eating?

As the saying goes, ask a child to read out the ingredients on the food label. If the child can’t read it, do not eat it!

So what are E-numbers? E numbers are codes for substances that are food additives for use within the European Union. Safety assessment and approval are the responsibility of the European Food Safety Authority. The “E” stands for “Europe”.

 Having a single unified list for food additives was first agreed upon in 1962 with colours. In 1964 preservatives were added, 1970 antioxidants and 1974 emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and gelling agents were included.

The numbering scheme follows that of the International Numbering System (INS) as determined by the Codex Alimentarius committee (codes of practice) which was formed in 1963.

These E-numbers below are highly teratogenic that can cause congenital abnormalities, which are also called birth defects and mutagenic that changes the genetic material, usually DNA of an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations the normal level as many mutations cause cancer. The E-numbers are used enhance colouring (yellow, orange or red) in jam or compote, mustard or other foods.

Here is a list containing E-numbers

E-Number	Name	Category	Side Effects
Food Colours These E-numbers are highly teratogenic, that can cause congenital abnormalities, which are also called birth defects and mutagenic that changes the genetic material, usually DNA, of an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level. As many mutations cause cancer. The E-numbers are used enhance colouring in jam or compote, mustard, garden peas & more.
E100	Curcumin	Color – Yellow and Orange	Safe
E101	Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	Color – Yellow and Orange	Safe
E102	Tartrazine	Colour – Yellow and Orange	Forbidden in some parts of the western world! May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.

E103	alkanet, alkannin	Colour – Yellow and Orange	Forbidden in some parts of the western world! May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.
E104	Quinoline Yellow	Colour – Yellow and Orange	May increase hyperactivity in affected children.
E110	Sunset Yellow FCF / Orange Yellow S	Colour – Yellow and Orange	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.
E120	Cochineal / Carminic Acid	Colour – Red	Same as E104
E122	Carmoisine / Azorubine	Colour – Red	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.
E123	Amaranth	Colour – Red	Very Dangerous May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.
E124	Ponceau 4R / Cochineal Red A	Colour – Red	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin.
E127	Erythrosine BS	Colour – Red	Same as E104
E131	Patent Blue V	Colour – Blue	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.
E132	Indigo Carmine / Idigotine	Colour – Blue	Same as E131
E140	Chlorophyll	Colour – Green	Safe
E141	Copper Complex of Chlorophyll	Colour – Green	Suspicious
E142	Green S / Acid Brilliant Green BS	Colour – Green	Cancer
E150	Caramel	Colour – Brown and Black	Suspicious
E151	Black PN / Brilliant Black BN	Colour – Brown and Black	Same as E104
E153	Carbon Black / Vegetable Carbon (Charcoal)	Colour – Brown and Black	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.
E160a	Alpha, Beta, Gamma Carotene	Colour – Carotene derivative	Safe
E160b	Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin	Colour – Carotene derivative	?
E160c	Capsanthin / Capsorbin	Colour – Carotene derivative	?
E160d	Lycopene	Colour – Carotene derivative
E160e	Beta-apo-8-carotenal	Colour – Carotene derivative
E160f	Ethyl ester of Beta-apo-8-cartonoic acid	Colour – Carotene derivative
E161a	Flavoxanthin	Colour – Plant	Safe ??
E161b	Lutein	Colour – Plant
E161c	Cryptoxanthin	Colour – Plant
E161d	Rubixanthin	Colour – Plant
E161e	Violaxanthin	Colour – Plant
E161f	Rhodoxanthin	Colour – Plant
E161g	Canthaxanthin	Colour – Plant
E162	Beetroot Red / Betanin	Colour – Plant
E163	Anthocyanins	Colour – Plant
E170	Calcium Carbonate (Chalk)	Colour – Inorganic	Safe
E171	Titanium Dioxide	Colour – Inorganic	????
E172	Iron Oxides and Hydroxides	Colour – Inorganic	Safe
E173	Aluminium	Colour – Inorganic	Danger!
E174	Silver	Colour – Inorganic	Safe
E175	Gold	Colour – Inorganic	Safe
E180	Pigment Rubine / Lithol Rubine BK	Colour – Inorganic

Food additives with an average degree of danger are dyes or E-110 Sunset Yellow FCF / Orange Yellow S… Colour: Yellow and Orange.

E-123 Amaranth, red in colour is Very Dangerous! This may increase hyperactivity in affected children. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin. It’s prohibited in several countries, including the US and Russia. They are used in juices, sweets, cakes, jellies and processed cheeses.

PRESERVATIVES E200 – E299, E330 – E341 The most dangerous food additives
Sorbic Acid & Sorbates E200 – E209 Eliminate all SORBATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  etc
E200	Sorbic Acid	Preservative – Sorbic Acid and its salts	Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation, allergies
E201	Soduim Sorbate	Preservative – Sorbic Acid and its salts	Same as E200
E202	Potassium Sorbate	Preservative – Sorbic Acid and its salts	Same as E200
E203	Calcium Sorbate	Preservative – Sorbic Acid and its salts	Same as E200

Benzoic Acid & Benzoates E210-E219 Eliminate all BENZOATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E210	Benzoic Acid	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts.  Often added to milk products (cheese) and meat products.	Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation, allergiesMay increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.
E211	Sodium Benzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E212	Potassium Benzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E213	Calcium Benzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E214	Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E215	Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E216	Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E217	Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E218	Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210
E219	Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt	Preservative – Benzoic Acid and its salts	Same as E210

Sulfur Dioxide & Sulfites E220 – E229 The most common preservatives in the food industry! Millions are intollerant! Eliminate all SULFITES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E220	SO2 Sulphur Dioxide	Preservative – Sulfur Dioxide and its salts Sulfites  Often added to milk products (cheese) and meat products.	Headaches Intestine Upset Skin Disorders Destroys Vitamins B5, B6, B12
E221	Sodium Sulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220
E222	Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220
E223	Sodium Metabisulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220
E224	Potassium Metabisulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220
E226	Calcium Sulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220
E227	Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite	Preservative – Sulfites	Same as E220

BiphenylE230 – E232
E230	Biphenyl / Diphenyl	Preservative – Biphenyl and its derivatives	HeadachesIntestine Upset Skin Disorders
E231	2-Hydroxybiphenyl	Preservative – Biphenyl and its derivatives	Same as E230
E232	Sodium Biphenyl-2-yl Oxide	Preservative – Biphenyl and its derivatives	Same as E230
E233	2-(Thiazol-4-yl) Benzimidazole	Preservative – other	Same as E230
E239	Hexamine	Preservative – other	Same as E230

Thiabendazole E-233 is a toxic preservative in citrus juices and banned in Australia. Butyl-hydroxy-anisole (BHA) is potentially teratogenic and is used to conserve dehydrated potatoes, vegetable oils and also as an anti-rancidity factor in broths and sauces.

Nitrates & Nitrites E249 – E259 The most common preservatives in Meat industry! Millions are intollerant to nitrites! Eliminate all NITRATES & NITRITES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E249	Potassium Nitrate	Preservative – Pickling Salts	Same as E230
E250	Sodium Nitrite	Preservative – Pickling Salts	Same as E230
E251	Sodium Nitrate	Preservative – Pickling Salts	Same as E230
E252	Potassium Nitrate(Saltpetre)	Preservative – Pickling Salts	Same as E230

Preservatives such as sodium nitrate E-251 and potassium nitrate E-252 used on for example, raw dry salami are considered carcinogenic. Benzoic acid E-320 and its derivatives E-321 and E-211 are banned in the US for potentially being teratogenic causing birth defects.

Acetic Acid & Acetates E260 – E269 Eliminate all ACETATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E260	Acetic Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts	Headaches Intestine Upset Skin Disorders
E261	Potassium Acetate	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts	Headaches Intestine Upset Skin Disorders
E262	Potassium Hydrogen Diacetate	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts	Headaches Intestine Upset Skin Disorders
E263	Calcium Acetate	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts
E270	Lactic Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts
E280	Propionic Acid	Preservative – Acids and their Salts
E281	Sodium Propionate	Preservative- Acids and their Salts
E282	Calcium Propionate	Preservative- Acids and their Salts
E283	Potassuim Propionate	Preservative- Acids and their Salts
E290	Carbon Dioxide	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts	Intestine Upset
**ANTIOXIDANTS** – “SAFER” food additives
E300	L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)	Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives	Safe
E301	Sodium-L-Ascorbate	Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives	Safe
E302	Calcium-L-Ascorbate	Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives	Safe
E304	Ascorbyl Palmitate	Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives	Safe
E306	Natural Extracts rich in Tocopherols	Antioxidants- Vitamin E	Safe
E307	Synthetic Alpha-Tocopherol	Antioxidants- Vitamin E	Safe
E308	Synthetic Gamma-Tocopherol	Antioxidants- Vitamin E	Safe
E309	Synthetic Delta-Tocopherol	Antioxidants- Vitamin E	Safe
E310	Propyl Gallate	Antioxidants- other
E311	Octyl Gallate	Antioxidants- other
E312	Dodecyl Gallate	Antioxidants- other
E320	Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)	Antioxidants- other	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances. May not be suitable for babies
E321	Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)	Antioxidants- other	Same as E320
E322	Lecithins	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers
E325	Sodium Lactate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Lactic Acid
E326	Potassium Lactate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Lactic Acid
E327	Calcium Lactate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Lactic Acid

Not all food additives are completely dangerous, some devoid the risk of disease. See **Antioxidants** (in the table above).

1. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) E-306 is a fat-soluble found on most foods; whole grain cereals, corn and cottonseed oils, egg yolks, meat and milk. It is essential to the life of red blood cells and helps the supply of oxygen to the heart and muscles.
2. Carrageenan E-407 is extracted from red seaweed. It is used to maintain a homogenous appearance in many foods especially foods that contain fats such as; dessert gels, relishes, pizza, barbecue sauces, fruit drink powders and frozen concentrates, imitation coffee creams and imitation coffee creams to name few.
3. Lecithin E-322 can be found in white egg yolk and soya bean oil. As an emulsifier it lowers the surface tension of water enhancing to combining oils, fats and water in such foods like chocolate, ice cream, margarine and mayonnaise. In margarine it has the added advantage of preventing water seepage, so preventing spitting when frying. In bread and bakery products it increases volume and also acts as an anti-staling agent therefore extending shelf life.
4. Riboflavin – vitamin B2 or E-300 can be found in diary products, dry-roasted soybeans, liver, oysters, lean meats, mushrooms, broccoli, avocados and salmon. Oily fish, including mackerel, eel and herring are also rich sources of riboflavin. The list also includes eggs, shellfish, wild rice, dried peas, millet, sunflower seeds and beans. Dark leafy green vegetables, such as asparagus and spinach, whole grain products, and mushrooms are also rich in riboflavin. Cabbage, carrots, apples, figs and berries have a comparatively low level of Vitamin B2. Fortunately, vitamin B2 is not lost during cooking, unlike many other vitamins. However, it is destroyed by strong light and baking soda.

Riboflavin plays a major role in the production of energy by assisting in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Benefits include; *Regulates thyroid activity *Prevents acne *Regulates normal growth and reproduction *Protects the nervous system *Ensures healthy eyes, corneas and perfect vision *Helps to slow HIV/AIDS *Boosts mineral absorption *Protects the digestive area *Healthy fetal development *Increases immunity.

5. Ascorbic acid -Vitamin C or E-440 is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body. Benefits include; *Treats the common cold *Lowers hypertension *Treats vasodilation (dilatation of blood vessels) *Cures lead toxicity *Cures cataracts (eye disorder) *Combats strokes *Stabalises moods *Builds immunity *Speeds up the process of healing wounds *Controls asthma *Cures diabetes *Prevents heart diseases.

Wow, that’s a lot of information!

Citric Acid & Citrates Eliminate all CITRATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E330	Citric Acid	Miscellaneous – Citric Acid and its Salts	Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation
E331	Sodium Citrates	Miscellaneous – Citric Acid and its Salts	Same as E330
E332	Potassium Citrates	Miscellaneous – Citric Acid and its Salts	Same as E330
E333	Calcium Citrates	Miscellaneous – Citric Acid and its Salts	Same as E330

Tartaric Acid & Tartrates Eliminate all TARTRATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E334	Tartaric Acid	Miscellaneous – Tartaric Acid and its Salts	Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation
E335	Sodium Tartrate	Miscellaneous – Tartaric Acid and its Salts	Same as E334
E336	Potassium Tartrate (Cream of Tartar)	Miscellaneous – Tartaric Acid and its Salts	Same as E334
E337	Potassium Sodium Tartrate	Miscellaneous – Tartaric Acid and its Salts	Same as E334

Ortophosphoric Acid & Phosphates Eliminate all from your diet Phosphates if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor,  Allergies, Asthma, etc
E338	Orthophosphoric Acid	Miscellaneous – Phosphoric Acid and its Salts	Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation, allergies
E339	Sodium Phosphates	Miscellaneous – Phosphoric Acid and its Salts
E340	Potassium Phosphates	Miscellaneous – Phosphoric Acid and its Salts
E341	Calcium Phosphates	Miscellaneous – Phosphoric Acid and its Salts
E400	Alginic Acid	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates
E401	Sodium Alginate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates	Safe
E402	Potassium Alginate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates	Safe
E403	Ammonium Alginate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates	Safe
E404	Calcium Alginate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates
E405	Propane-1,2-Diol Alginate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Alginates
E406	Agar	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Safe
E407	Carrageenan	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Safe
E410	Locust Bean Gum (Carob Gum)	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums
E412	Guar Gum	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Safe
E413	Tragacanth	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.
E414	Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic)	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Safe ?
E415	Xanthan Gum	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – other plant gums	Safe ?
E420	Sorbitol	Sugar Alcohols
E421	Mannitol	Sugar Alcohols
E422	Glycerol	Sugar Alcohols
E440a	Pectin	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Pectin and derivatives
E440b	Amidated Pectin	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Pectin and derivatives
E450a,b,c	Sodium and Potassium Phosphates and Polyphosphates	Miscellaneous
E460	Microcrystalline / Powdered Cellulose	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E461	Methylcellulose	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E463	Hydroxypropylcellulose	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E464	Hydroxypropyl-Methylcellulose	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E465	Ethylmethylcellulose	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E466	Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Cellulose and derivatives
E470	Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E471	Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E472	Various Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E473	Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E474	Sucroglycerides	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E475	Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E477	Propane-1,2-Diol Esters of Fatty Acids	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E481	Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E482	Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
E483	Stearyl Tartrate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids

FOOD ADDITIVES – NUMBERS WITH NO E-PREFIX

Number	Name	Category	Affects
107	Yellow 2G	Colours – Yellow and Orange
128	Red 2G	Colours – Red	May increase hyperactivity in affected children.
133	Brilliant Blue FCF	Colours – Blue	May increase hyperactivity in affected children.
154	Brown FK	Colours – Brown and Black
155	Brown HT	Colours – Brown and Black	May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Take care if you are sensitive to Aspirin. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.
234	Nisin	Preservative – other
262	Sodium Acetate	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts
296	Malic Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts
297	Fumaric Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and their Salts
350	Sodium Malate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
351	Potassium Malate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
352	Calcium Malate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
353	Metataric Acid	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
355	Adipic Acid	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
363	Succinic Acid	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
370	1,4-Heptonolactane	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
375	Nicotinic Acid	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
380	Triammonium Citrate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
381	Ammonium Ferric Citrate	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
385	Calcium Disodium EDTA	Miscellaneous – Salts of Malic Acid
416	Karaya Gum	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers
430	Polyoxyethane (8) Stearate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
431	Polyoxyethane (40) Stearate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
432	Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan / Polysorbate 20	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
433	Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Mono-oleate / Polysorbate 80	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
434	Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate / Polysorbate 40	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
435	Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Monostearate / Polysorbate 60	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
436	Polyoxyethane (20) Sorbitan Tristearate / Polysorbate 65	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – Fatty Acid derivatives
476	Polyglycerol Esters of Polycondensed Esters of Caster Oil	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
478	Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-Diol	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
491	Sorbitan Monostearate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
492	Sorbitan Tristearate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
493	Sorbitan Monolaurate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
494	Sorbitan Mono-oleate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
495	Sorbitan Monopalmitate	Emulsifiers and Stabilisers – salts or Esters of Fatty Acids
500	Sodium Carbonate / Sodium Bicarbonate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates
501	Potassium Carbonate / Potassium Bicarbonate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates
503	Ammonium Carbonate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates
504	Magnesium Carbonate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Carbonates
507	Hydrochloric Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts
508	Potassium Chloride	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts
509	Calcium Chloride	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts
510	Ammonium Chloride	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Hydrochloric Acid and its Salts
513	Sulphuric Acid	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
514	Sodium Sulphate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
515	Potassium Sulphate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
516	Calcium Sulphate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
518	Magnesium Sulphate	Miscellaneous – Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
524	Sodium Hydroxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
525	Potassium Hydroxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
526	Calcium Hydroxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
527	Ammonium Hydroxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
528	Magnesium Hydroxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
529	Calcium Oxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
530	Magnesium Oxide	Miscellaneous – Alkalis
535	Sodium Ferrocyanide	Miscellaneous – other Salts
536	Potassium Ferrocyanide	Miscellaneous – other Salts
540	Dicalcium Ferrocyanide	Miscellaneous – other Salts
541	Sodium Aluminium Phosphate	Miscellaneous – other Salts
542	Edible Bone Phosphate (Bone-Meal)	Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents
544	Calcium Polyphosphates	Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents
545	Ammonium Polyphosphates	Miscellaneous – Anti-Caking Agents
551	Silicon Dioxide (Silica Salt)	Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts
552	Calcium Silicate	Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts
553	Magnesium Silicate / Magnesium Trisilicate (Talc)	Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts
554	Aluminium Sodium Silicate	Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts
556	Aluminium Calcium Silicate	Miscellaneous – Silicon Salts
558	Bentonite	Miscellaneous – other compounds
559	Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate)	Miscellaneous – other compounds
570	Stearic Acid	Miscellaneous – other compounds
572	Magnesium Stearate	Miscellaneous – other compounds
575	Glucono Delta-Lactone	Miscellaneous – other compounds
576	Sodium Gluconate	Miscellaneous – other compounds
577	Potassium Gluconate	Miscellaneous – other compounds
578	Calcium Gluconate	Miscellaneous – other compounds
620	L-Glutamic Acid	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
621	Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers	TOXIC Headaches Intestine Upset Skin Disorders
622	Monopotassium Glutamate	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
623	Calcium Glutamate	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
627	Sodium Guanylate	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
631	Sodium Inosinate	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
635	Sodium5-Ribonucleotide	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
636	Maltol	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
637	Ethyl Maltol	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
900	Dimethylpolysiloxane	Miscellaneous – Flavour Enhancers
901	Beeswax	Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents
903	Carnauba Wax	Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents
904	Shellac	Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents
905	Mineral Hydrocarbons	Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents
907	Refined Microcrystalline Wax	Miscellaneous – Glazing Agents
920	L-Cysteine Hydrochloride	Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour
924	Potassium Bromate	Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour
925	Chlorine	Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour
926	Chlorine Dioxide	Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour
927	Azodicarbonamide	Miscellaneous – Compounds used to treat Flour

Whilst making instant soups, sausages and spices, concentrated sodium glutamate E-621 is added which is a powerful neurotoxin which can alter the normal activity of the nervous system in such a way as to cause damage to nervous tissue.

Industrial sweeteners such as saccharin E-954 is a possible carcinogen and used in sugar confectionery, chewing gum, soft drinks and other sweet products.

Index

E-Numbers, Food Additives & Your Health

No.	Description
E100	Safe ??
E101	Safe ??
E102	Dangerous
E103	Forbidden
E104	Suspicious
E105	Forbidden
E110	Dangerous
E111	Forbidden
E120	Dangerous
E121	Forbidden
E122	Suspicious
E123	Very Dangerous
E124	Dangerous
E125	Forbidden
E126	Forbidden
E127	Dangerous
E130	Forbidden
E131	Cancer
E132	Safe ??
E140	Safe ??
E141	Suspicious
E142	Cancer
E150	Suspicious
E151	Suspicious
E152	Forbidden
E153	Suspicious
E160	Safe ??
E161	Safe ??
E163	Safe ??
E170	Safe ??
E171	Suspicious
E173	Suspicious
E174	Safe ??
E175	Safe ??
E180	Suspicious
E181	Forbidden
E210	Cancer
E211	Cancer
E212	Cancer
E213	Cancer
E214	Cancer
E215	Cancer
E217	Cancer
E220	Destroys Vitamin B12
E221	Intestine Upset
E222	Intestine Upset
E223	Intestine Upset
E224	Intestine Upset
E226	Intestine Upset
E230	Skin Disorder
E232	Skin Disorder
E233	Skin Disorder
E236	Safe ??
E237	Safe ??
E238	Safe ??
E239	Cancer
E240	Suspicious
E241	Suspicious
E250	Blood Pressure Upset
E251	Blood Pressure Upset
E252	Blood Pressure Upset
E260	Safe ??
E262	Safe ??
E263	Safe ??
E270	Safe ??
E280	Safe ??
E281	Safe ??
E282	Safe ??
E300	Safe ??
E301	Safe ??
E302	Safe ??
E303	Safe ??
E304	Safe ??
E305	Safe ??
E306	Safe ??
E307	Safe ??
E308	Safe ??
E309	Safe ??
E311	Eczema
E312	Eczema
E320	Cholesterol
E321	Cholesterol
E322	Safe ??
E325	Safe ??
E326	Safe ??
E327	Safe ??
E330	Cancer
E331	Safe ??
E332	Safe ??
E333	Safe ??
E334	Safe ??
E335	Safe ??
E336	Safe ??
E337	Safe ??
E338	Peptic Disorder
E339	Peptic Disorder
E340	Peptic Disorder
E341	Peptic Disorder
E400	Safe ??
E401	Safe ??
E402	Safe ??
E403	Safe ??
E404	Safe ??
E406	Safe ??
E407	Peptic Disorder
E408	Safe ??
E410	Safe ??
E411	Safe ??
E413	Safe ??
E414	Safe ??
E420	Safe ??
E421	Safe ??
E422	Safe ??
E450	Peptic Disorder
E461	Peptic Disorder
E462	Peptic Disorder
E463	Peptic Disorder
E465	Peptic Disorder
E466	Peptic Disorder
E471	Safe ??
E472	Safe ??
E473	Safe ??
E474	Safe ??
E475	Safe ??
E477	Suspicious
E480	Safe ??

As you can see, the list keeps getting longer in order to preserve natural foods for enduring periods of time.

These E-numbers in the food industry are the most commonly used food additives. Thus, each of us can generally know how these additives affect us but remember that you are entitled to choose what you eat.

 This article is FYI. I do not want to scare anyone, but to create awareness about additives and what you eat. It’s a global trend in this fast way of life to buy ready meals or fast food to save time. The more colourful the products are the more artificial they are!

Romania is obliged to join these rules, so the consequences of consumption of preserved foods and pre-cooked will increase more too often. It’s not a conspiracy, nor is anyone judging you to say the least, fast and pre-packed foods are becoming more expensive and definitely an unhealthy way of life.

However, we can rely on homemade foods such as soups or even a well done steak in the oven which can be more natural and healthier than foods in the supermarkets.

 My advice to you is to read food the labels carefully and avoid E-numbers, especially beware of products which are exceedingly red and yellow.

 Remember, the key word is balance. Keep a balanced diet, exercise and drink 2 to 3 litres of water everyday.