Harmful additives in food. E food additives: are they dangerous or not? How does this system work?

Alexander Zakharov... 2002-2017

I offer a unique selection of E-supplement tables. Most of this information has not yet been translated into Russian or published separately and has not been systematized. So if you are health conscious, print this page and store it somewhere in the kitchen.

The table is regularly updated, so check the page more often.

According to the letters, many readers of the site are surprised that there are so many unsafe food additives, but in 2014 the influential journal Reproductive Toxicology published a large study by American scientists on food additives. The conclusions are shocking:

E700 - E800 - spare indices

* - additives prohibited in Russia.
** - additives banned in a number of countries have not been tested in Russia or are being tested, but there is no final result yet.

Dyes (E-100 - E-182)

The code	Name	Notes
E-100	Curcumin
E-102 **	Tartrazine	Causes asthma attacks Banned in several countries. Tartrazine is inherently coal tar and, in fact, is classified as industrial waste. As a result of studies conducted by the Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology of the University of Bari (Italy), it was determined that in 1% of patients suffering from acute urticarial rash or angioedema, these manifestations are caused by the consumption of tartrazine. Studies of Indian doctors indicate that 3.8-4.2% of patients are susceptible to the manifestation of allergic reactions, in some studies even 20% of cases of urticarial rash after taking tartrazine are called. A special susceptibility to tartrazine, in particular, irritability, hyperactivity, restless sleep, has been identified in children.
E-103 **	Alcanet, alkane	According to some reports, can lead to the formation of malignant tumors
E-104	Quinoline yellow	Causes dermatitis. Banned in some countries
E-107 **	Yellow 2 G	For asthma, use with caution
E-110 **	Sunset yellow FCF, orange-yellow S	May cause allergic reactions, nausea. It is a sulfonated version of the very harmful carcinogenic dye Sudan I. Banned in a number of countries.
E-120	Cochineal; carminic acid; carmine	Some healthcare organizations advise avoiding it.
! E-121 *	Citrus red 2	Banned in Russia! Banned in several countries.
E-122 **	Azorubin, carmoisine	Refers to derivatives of coal tar. May lead to allergic reactions such as skin rashes and asthma attacks. According to some reports, consumption of the supplement leads to increased hyperactivity and decreased concentration in children. Banned in a number of countries (UK, Japan, Canada, Norway, Austria, Sweden, USA), and Australian consumer organizations have included it in the group of dangerous food allergens, especially for those suffering from bronchial asthma. In some of these countries, it is classified as a carcinogen.
! E-123 *	Amaranth	Banned in Russia! Banned in several countries. Incl. causes fetal malformations
E-124 **	Ponceau 4R (crimson 4R), cochineal red A	Banned in a number of countries (Norway, USA, Finland, etc.). Carcinogen. Provokes asthma attacks.
E-125	Ponceau, crimson SX
E-127 **	Erythrosine	Banned in several countries. May cause an overactive thyroid gland.
! E-128 *	Red 2G	03.09.2007. Banned in Russia! Banned in a number of countries. When ingested, it transforms into aniline, which can cause cancer in animals and humans, as well as generate genetic changes in the cells of the body.
E-129 **	Red charming speaker	Carcinogen. Banned in some countries
E-131 **	Blue patented V	Banned in several countries. According to some reports, can lead to the formation of malignant tumors
E-132	Indigotin, Indigo Carmine	May cause nausea, hypersensitivity and other allergic reactions. Banned in Norway
E-133 **	Blue shiny FCF	Banned in some countries
E-142 **	Green S	Banned in several countries. According to some reports, can lead to the formation of malignant tumors
E-150s E150d	Caramel	Possible carcinogenic effect
E-151 **	Black high-gloss BN, black PN	Banned in some countries
E-153 **	Vegetable coal	Banned in the USA. According to some reports, it can lead to the formation of malignant tumors.
E-154 **	Brown FK	Banned in the USA
E-155 **	Brown NT	Banned in some countries
E-160s	Paprika extram, capsantin, capsorubin	Banned in some countries
E-160d	Lycopene
161g	Canthaxanthin	Harmful to the retina
E-166	Sandalwood
E171	Titanium dioxide	According to some reports, it can lead to liver and kidney disease, and can also increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Such suspicion was expressed by a group of scientists representing the University of Toulouse in France and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology.
E172	Iron oxide	According to some reports, it can lead to liver and kidney disease
E-173 **	Aluminum	Banned in some countries
E-174 **	Silver	Banned in some countries
E-175 **	Gold	Banned in some countries
E-180 **	Ruby lithol VK	Banned in some countries
E-181	Food tannins
E-182	Orsale, Orsin

Preservatives (E-200 - E-299)

The code	Name	Notes
E-200	Sorbic acid	May cause skin reactions. According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department of NP Roskontrol), sorbic acid and sorbates E200 - E203 can destroy vitamins essential for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-209	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid heptyl ester
E-210	Benzoic acid	May provoke asthma attacks
E-211	Sodium benzoate	May cause allergic reactions
E-213	Calcium Benzoate	May cause allergic reactions
E-214 **	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester	Banned in some countries
E-215 **	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester sodium salt	Banned in some countries
! E-216 *	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, paraben group	Banned in Russia! Banned in several countries.
! E-217 *	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester sodium salt	Banned in Russia! Banned in several countries.
E-218	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester	Allergic skin reactions are possible
E-219 **	Para-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester sodium salt	Banned in some countries
E-220	sulphur dioxide	Use with caution in people with renal impairment. According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department at NP Roskontrol), sulfur dioxide and sulfites (E220 - E228) can destroy essential vitamins for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-221	Sodium sulfite
E-225	Potassium sulfite	According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department at NP Roskontrol), sulfur dioxide and sulfites (E220 - E228) can destroy essential vitamins for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-226 **	Calcium sulfite	Banned in some countries According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department at NP Roskontrol), sulfur dioxide and sulfites (E220 - E228) can destroy essential vitamins for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-227 **	Calcium hydrogen sulfite	Banned in some countries According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department at NP Roskontrol), sulfur dioxide and sulfites (E220 - E228) can destroy essential vitamins for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-228	Potassium hydrogen sulfite (potassium bisulfite)	According to some Russian experts (hygienist Andrei Mosov, head of the expert department at NP Roskontrol), sulfur dioxide and sulfites (E220 - E228) can destroy essential vitamins for humans, which is fraught with their deficiency.
E-230 **	Biphenyl, diphenyl	Banned in some countries
E-231 **	Orthophenylphenol	Banned in some countries
E-232	Sodium orthophenylphenol
E-233 **	Thiabendazole	Banned in some countries
E-234	Lowland
E-235	Natamycin (pimaricin)	May cause allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea
E-236 **	Formic acid	Banned in some countries
E-237 **	Sodium formate	Banned in some countries
E-238 **	Formate caption	Banned in some countries
! E-239	Urotropine (hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine)	Banned in Russia! since 2010 Banned in several countries
! E-240 *	Formaldehyde	Banned in Russia !. Banned in some countries
E-241	Guaiac resin
E-249	Potassium nitrite	Possibly a carcinogen. Forbidden to use in baby food
E-252	Potassium nitrate	Possibly a carcinogen. Its use is restricted in many countries.
E-261	Potassium acetate	It should be avoided by people with kidney disease
E-262	Sodium Acetates Sodium Acetate, Sodium Hydroacetate (Sodium Diacetate)
E-263	Calcium Acetate
E-264	Ammonium acetate	May cause nausea
E-281	Sodium propionate	May cause migraines
E-282	Calcium propionate	Also
E-283	Potassium propionate	Also
E-284	Boric acid
E-285	Sodium tetraborate (borax)
E-296	Malic acid	Not recommended for infants and young children
E-297	Fumaric acid

Antioxidants (E300-E399)

The code	Name	Notes
E-338	Orthophosphoric acid	Phosphoric acid (E338) and its salts - phosphates (E339 - E343, E542), pyrophosphates (E450), triphosphates (E451) and polyphosphates (E452) are safe in themselves, but if there is a deficiency in the diet of dairy products, phosphorus and its compounds wash out calcium made of bones.
E-388 **	Thiopropionic acid
E-389 **	Dilaurylthiodipropionate

Stabilizers (E400-E499)

The code	Name	Notes
E407 E407a	Carrageenans	Possibly a carcinogen.
E420	Sorbitol	Laxative
E421	Maltit	Laxative
E-424 **	Kurdlan
E451i E451ii	Triphosphates
E452i E452v	Polyphosphates	Contributes to the development of osteoporosis (fragility of bones) and atherosclerosis. (See E338)

Emulsifiers (E500-E599)

Amplifiers of taste and aroma (E-600 - E-699)

The code	Name	Notes
E-620	Glutamic acid Salt substitute	Not recommended for use in baby food
E-621	Monosodium glutamate
E-622	Monopotassium glutamate	May cause nausea, diarrhea, colic
E-625	Magnesium glutamate
E-627	Sodium guanylate disubstituted	Prohibited for use in baby food
E-629	5-calcium guanylate
E-630	Inosinic acid
E-631	Sodium inosinate disubstituted	Prohibited for use in baby food
E-635 **	Sodium 5-ribonucleotides disubstituted	Banned in some countries

Glazing agents, bread and flour improvers and other substances (E-900 - E-999)

The code	Name	Notes
E-900	Dimethylpolysiloxane
E-901	Beeswax, white and yellow	Allergic reactions are possible
E-902	Candle wax	Also
E-903	Carnauba wax	Harvested from a species of palm trees native to Africa
E-904	Shellac	Harvested from insects Allergic reactions possible
E-905a	Vaseline oil "food"
E-905b	Petrolatum
E-905c	Paraffin
E-906	Benzoin resin
E-908	Rice bran wax
E-909	Sperm wax
E-910	Wax esters
E-911	Fatty acid methyl esters
E-912 **	Esters of montanic acid
E-913	Lanolin
E-914 **	Oxidized polyethylene wax
E-916 **	Calcium iodate	Used to fortify food with iodine
E-917	Potassium iodate	Also
E-918 **	Nitrogen oxides
E-919 **	Nitrosyl chloride
E-920	L-cysteine
E-922 **	Potassium persulfate
E-923 **	Ammonium persulfate
! Е-924а-b *	Calcium bromate, sodium	Banned in Russia!
E-925 **	Chlorine
E-926 **	Chlorine dioxide	Carcinogen
E-927b	Urea
E-928	Benzoyl peroxide
E-929 **	Acetone peroxide
E-930	Calcium peroxide
E-938	Argon
E-939	Helium
E-940	Dichlorodifluoromethane freon-12
E-941	Nitrogen
E-942	Diazomonooxide
E-943a	Butane
E-943b	Isobutane
E-944	Propane
E-945	Hlopentafluoroethane
E-946	Octafluorocyclobutane
E-948	Oxygen
E-950	Acesulfame potassium
E-951	Aspartame. Sugar substitute	A huge number of side effects. Possibly carcinogenic
E-952 **	Cyclamic acid and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts	Sugar substitute. Banned in the US and UK, considered a carcinogen
E-953	Isomalt
E-954	Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts	Sugar substitute. Restrictions on its use in the United States, according to some reports a carcinogen
E-957	Thaumatin	Naturally occurring sugar substitute
E-959	Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
E-958	Glycyrrhizin
E-965	Maltitol maltitol syrup
E-966	Lactite
E-967	Xylitol	Causes kidney stones in laboratory animals
E-999	Quillaya extract	Substance of natural origin, causes rich foaming in carbonated drinks, beer

What are nutritional supplements? These are various preservatives, leavening agents, thickeners that improve the aroma and taste of the finished product.

Additives are:

• Natural - from plants; minerals, and animal origin
• Obtained in the laboratory, but similar in properties to natural
• Synthetic, man-made, nothing like this exists in nature

At first glance, there is nothing wrong. But the problem is that artificial additives, improving taste, can be harmful to the body, and how they behave, for example, when heated, is unknown to anyone.

Are E additives harmful in food?

E supplements

To start decipher all food additives:

• If after the letter E there is 1, and then 2 more numbers, this is a dye that gives a beautiful color to the finished product.
• Number 2 - preservative, protects the product from destruction by bacteria and fungi, and prolongs the shelf life.
• 3 - antioxidant, used to extend shelf life.
• 4 - stabilizer, responsible for the consistency of the product.
• 5 - emulsifier, helps the stabilizer to maintain a beautiful appearance of the product and a homogeneous state.
• 6 - aroma and taste enhancer.
• 9 - antifoam agent that prevents the formation of foam.
• All 4-digit numbers after the E are sweeteners.

In order not to harm the body E with additives, you need to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits

How not to harm the body with products with E additives, and they are almost everywhere:

1. There are raw vegetables and fruits every day, fiber and pectins in them are able to remove toxins from the body.
2. Do not eat unnatural foods when you are sick, the body is not able to fight the disease as healthy.
3. If you know that a product contains unhealthy additives, do not eat a lot of it.
4. Don't buy brightly colored foods.
5. If you notice later that there is a harmful additive in the product, then do not heat it, because when heated, some additives become even more dangerous, for example, aspartame (E 951).

Healthy E Supplements
Healthy E Supplements

Useful Supplements:

• E 100 - curcumin (yellow-orange dye). The supplement is especially useful for people after an illness to restore strength, cleanse the body of harmful cholesterol, helps in the functioning of the liver, intestines, while losing weight, is a prophylactic agent for diabetes, arthritis, and tumors.
• E 101 - riboflavin, vitamin B2 (yellow dye). The supplement is needed for the breakdown of fat, the absorption of other vitamins and minerals, helps to cope with stress, depression, is needed for skin elasticity, and is useful for pregnant women.
• E 160a - carotene... E 160 supplements are close to vitamin A - strong antioxidants. Using supplements: improves vision, prevents the growth of cancerous tumors, strengthens the immune system.
• E 160d - lycopene.
• E 162 - Betanin (red beet dye). It is necessary to participate in the breakdown of proteins, improves the functioning of the liver, blood, strengthens blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, the risk of heart attack, prevents the development of cancer, helps with radiation exposure.
• E 163 - anthocyanins,natural dyes from the extract and pomace from grape peel, red cabbage juice, blueberries, black currants, elderberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries. Used for coloring cheeses, confectionery products, ice cream.
• E 202 - potassium sorbate (sorbic acid)... Antimicrobial agent, prevents the growth of mold fungi. A preservative additive is used in the manufacture of sausages, other smoked meats, cheeses, rye bread.
• E 260 - acetic acid... Diluted to 6 or 9% acid is useful for breaking down fat and carbohydrates. It is used in the manufacture of confectionery, various sauces, mayonnaise. The danger is an acid with a concentration of more than 30%, even on the skin it can cause burns.
• E 296 - malic acid... It helps the liver in the absorption of drugs, reduces blood pressure, has anti-cancer properties. It is used in winemaking, pharmacy, and confectionery production.
• E 300 - pectin, ascorbic acid (vitamin C)... The supplement strengthens the immune system.
• E 306-E 307 - tocopherol (vitamins of group E)... The additive removes toxins from the body, increases the vitality of the body, thins the blood, accelerates wound healing, while, without leaving scars, slows down the aging process of the body. With the additive, the cardiovascular system works better, the blood composition improves.
• E 322 - lecithin... The supplement improves blood, bile, prevents liver cirrhosis, supports immunity, and removes harmful cholesterol. But the supplement is not suitable for everyone, in some people it can cause stomach and liver diseases.... It is used in the production of dairy products, fats, spreads and baked goods.
• E 406 - agar... The supplement is obtained from red-brown algae, rich in PP vitamins and microelements, useful in diseases of the thyroid gland, intestines, and removes toxins.
• E 440 - pectin, ascorbic acid... A moderate amount of the supplement cleanses the intestines of toxins, protects and heals the intestinal and gastric mucosa, and lowers cholesterol. May cause allergies in large quantities.

Relatively harmless E additives

Relatively harmless additives:

• E 160b - annatto extract (vitamin A), improves vision and immunity, prevents tumors. This supplement must be used with caution as it is a strong allergen..
• E 170 - calcium carbonate (chalk)... The supplement improves blood clotting, restores calcium deficiency, but an overdose threatens with a serious illness, which in severe cases ends in death.
• E 290 - carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide)... Added to drinks. Such drinks will not harm healthy people, but with gastritis and ulcers - you need to refuse, since there may be belching, flatulence, stomach problems. Frequent drinking of carbonated water flushes calcium out of the body.
• E 330 - citric acid... As a supplement, it is harmless, since it is added a little, but in large quantities it can cause irritation in the stomach and respiratory tract, up to vomiting with blood, in rare cases it provokes cancer.
• E 410 - locust bean gum (natural additive). The gum is harmless, enhances the gelling of the finished product, retains its taste and prevents crystallization. They are added to desserts, ice cream, processed cheese, bread and rolls, sauces, pates, canned vegetables and fruit.
• E 412 - guar gum.
• E 415 - xanthan gum.
• E 420 - sorbitol (natural preservative and sweetener). With the help of the supplement, the consumption of vitamins of group B by the body is reduced. Do not use it for dieters, since it is more caloric than sugar. With excessive use, bloating, upset, nausea can occur.
• E 471 - monoglyceride and diglyceride of fatty acids (natural additive). It is a natural emulsifier and stabilizer, does not pose any harm, it is absorbed by our body, like all fats, consumption in large quantities can cause obesity... Added in the manufacture of pates, margarine, mayonnaise, yoghurts.
• E 500 - sodium carbonate (baking soda)... The additive is safe. It is used as a baking powder in the confectionery industry and also prevents caking and lump formation in dry products.
• E 967 - xylitol (natural sugar substitute). The additive has a choleretic effect, it is not a carbohydrate sugar substitute, it is prescribed for diabetics. Used in dietary products. In case of an overdose, diarrhea, flatulence may occur.

Table of harmful and dangerous food additives for health in food with decoding

Additives are strong carcinogens, cause skin rashes:

• E 131 - patented V (blue). Promotes the growth of cancer, leads to allergies. Can be found in meat products and drinks.
• E 142 - green S... Promotes the growth of cancer, leads to allergies.
• E 153 - black coal grows
• E 210 - benzoic acid... Studies have shown that the supplement causes cancer, severe allergies, nervousness, and a person becomes hyperactive. It is found in juices, drinks, canned meat or vegetables, chips, ketchup.
• E 212 - potassium benzoate... Studies have shown that the supplement promotes the development of cancer, causes severe allergies, has a bad effect on the nervous system, and a person becomes hyperactive. It is found in juices, drinks, canned meat and vegetables, chips, and ketchup.
• E 213 - calcium benzoate... After research, it became known that the additive provokes cancer, causes severe allergies, has a bad effect on the nervous system, and a person becomes hyperactive. Found in canned meat, vegetables, juice, drinks, chips, ketchup.
• E 214-E 215 - ethyl ether... It has a bad effect on children, provokes cancer, allergies.
• E 216 - propyl ether, contributes to poisoning. Unscrupulous business executives add an additive to chocolate and sweets, canned meat, dry mixes for soups.
• E 219 - sodium methyl ether salt... Promotes poisoning, especially in children, allergies, cancer. It is found in ketchup, mayonnaise, canned fish and caviar.
• E 230 - biphenyl, diphenyl... Promotes allergies, skin diseases, cancer growth, and has a bad effect on children.
• E 240 - formaldehyde... Poisons like arsenic and hydrocyanic acid are deadly and toxic. It provokes diseases: cancer, allergies, skin inflammations, and has a bad effect on children. It is also found in sausage products, drinks, sweets.
• E 249 - potassium nitrite... It provokes cancer, has a bad effect on children. Found in smoked meats.
• E 280 - propionic acid... It provokes cancer, has a bad effect on children. It is found in dairy products, sauces, bread.
• E 281-E 283 - sodium, calcium, potassium propionate... It provokes cancer, migraine and vascular spasms, and has a bad effect on children. It is found in dairy and bread products, sauces.
• E 310 - propyl gallate... Provokes skin rashes.
• E 950 - acesulfame potassium Artificial substitutes have a higher calorie content than sugar, and they induce an appetite, so you won't be able to lose weight on them.
• E 952 - sodium cyclamate (artificial sugar substitute). Contraindicated in people with kidney disease.
• E 954 - Saccharin (artificial sugar substitute). Should not be consumed on an empty stomach. Continuous use of saccharin can cause gallstone disease, and large amounts can cause cancer.
• E 957 - thaumatin (artificial sugar substitute).
• E 965 - maltitol (artificial sugar substitute).
• E 968 - erythritol (artificial sugar substitute).

There may be E supplements here
Certain additives cause skin rashes

Supplements leading to indigestion:

• E 338 - Phosphoric acid and its derivatives provoke diseases of the intestines and stomach.
• E 339, E 340, E 341 - sodium, potassium, calcium orthophosphate.
• E 343 - magnesium orthophosphate... It provokes disorders in the intestines and stomach.
• E 450 - pyrophosphate... It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. It is used in the manufacture of processed cheese and other dairy products, canned meat.
• E 461 - methylcellulose... It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines, negatively affects the child's body.
• E 462 - ethyl cellulose
• E 463 - hydroxypropyl cellulose... Provokes stomach diseases.
• E 465 - ethylmethylcellulose... Provokes stomach diseases.
• E 466 - carboxymethyl cellulose... It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. It is used in the production of cheeses and other dairy products, mayonnaise, ice cream, and sweet products.

E Supplements to Induce Upset Stomach

Supplements leading to skin diseases:

• E 151 - black shiny BN (synthetic black dye). Causes diseases of the stomach, skin, allergies. Banned in many countries. It can be found in dairy products, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, seasonings, sauces, confectionery, ice cream, and drinks.
• E 160d - red lycopene.
• E 231 - Orthophenylphenol... Promotes allergies, skin diseases, cancer growth, and has a bad effect on children.
• E 232 - calcium orthophenylphenol... Causes allergies, skin diseases, promotes the growth of cancer, badly affects children.
• E 239 - urotropine... Promotes allergies, skin diseases, cancer growth, and has a bad effect on children. Found in cheeses and canned caviar.
• E 311 - octyl gallate... Provokes allergies, stomach ailments, nervousness and skin diseases.
• E 312 - dodecyl gallate... Provokes allergies, diseases of the stomach, skin, nervousness.
• E 320 - butylhydroxyanisole... Increases the amount of bad cholesterol in the body, provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, skin. It is used to slow down oxidative processes in fat mixtures, meat, chewing gum.
• E 907 - hydrogenated poly 1 decene... Promotes skin irritation and rashes.
• E 951 - aspartame (artificial sugar substitute). Frequent use leads to a deficiency of serotonin in the brain, the development of depression, panic, elements of violence, seizures. Used in the manufacture of sweet carbonated drinks (especially imported), chewing gum. Contraindicated in patients with phenylketonuria. When heated, unexpected reactions occur, possibly death.
• E 1105 - lysozyme.

E supplements that provoke skin rashes
There may be harmful additives E

Supplements leading to bowel upset:

• E 154 - brown... Promotes cancer, disorders, allergies. Especially dangerous for children. Found in confectionery, drinks, cheese, chips, smoked sausages, and fish.
• E 626 - Guanylic acid
• E 627 - sodium guanylate... Promotes intestinal disorders.
• E 628, E 629 - potassium, calcium guanylate... Promotes diarrhea.
• E 630 - Inisinic acid... Promotes intestinal disorders.
• E 631 - sodium inisinate... Promotes intestinal disorders.
• E 632, E 633 - potassium, calcium inisinate... Promotes diarrhea.
• E 634, E 635 - calcium, sodium ribunucleotides... Promotes intestinal disorders.

Here may be E supplements leading to intestinal disorders

Blood pressure supplements:

• E 154 - brown... Promotes cancer, stomach diseases, allergies. Especially dangerous for children. Found in pastries, drinks, cheese, chips, smoked sausages, and fish.
• E 250 - sodium nitrite
• E 252 - potassium nitrate... The additive has an irritating effect, especially in children, interferes with the absorption of vitamins, causes oxygen starvation, food poisoning and cancer. Can be found when smoking meat, sausages, fish, bacon, in the production of ham, sausages.

There are E additives that increase pressure

Supplements that harm the child's body:

• E 270 - lactic acid... The additive is a strong antioxidant, found in fermented milk drinks, sauerkraut, pickled cucumbers. Lactic acid improves the flora in the intestines, the absorption of carbohydrates, adds energy to the body. It is used in the manufacture of medicines, cheeses, yoghurts, mayonnaise. Give small children products with additives with caution and little by little, as often intolerance to it.

Attention. Children under 5 years old should not eat foods even with the safest additives.

E-supplemented foods should be given to children carefully so as not to harm

Dangerous additives (many countries have banned their use in food, they are used in Russia and Ukraine), their effect has not yet been fully studied:

• E 101a, E 106 - sodium salt, sodium phosphate... The additive causes allergies, impairs vision, kidney disease. It is found in dry baby food, dairy products, sweets, drinks.
• E 102 - tartrazine... Causes asthma, food allergies, migraines, and impaired vision. It is added to candy, confectionery, drinks and ice cream.
• E 103 - alkane... It provokes the manifestation of cancer. Found in confectionery.
• E 105 - Robust AB... The additive promotes the growth of malignant tumors, is toxic. Can be found in confectionery and drinks.
• E 110 - yellow "Sunset" FCF... A very dangerous additive, carcinogenic, causes nausea, allergies. Especially dangerous for children. It can be found in dairy products, croutons, sauces, seasonings, canned food, sweet products.
• E 111 - alpha-naphthol... The additive is carcinogenic.
• E 120 - carminic acid... The danger is average. Causes allergies. Used in sausages, yoghurt and other dairy products, drinks, sweets and sauces.
• E 121 - citrus 2 red... The additive promotes the manifestation of cancer, is very toxic. Can be found on the packaging of ice cream, candy, drinks, on the skin of oranges.
• E 124 - red ponceau 4R... The additive is a carcinogen and causes allergies.
• E 125 - red ponceau
• E 126 - red 6R ponceau... Promotes the manifestation of cancer. Dangerously.
• E 127 - red erythrosine... Dangerous for allergies, especially in children.
• E 129 - charming AC... Carcinogenic.
• E 130 - indanthrene RS... It leads to the growth of cancer cells, stomach diseases, negatively affects children.
• E 143 - durable FCF... Promotes cancer growth. It is found in canned food, vegetables and fruits, sauces and seasonings, ice cream, sweet products.
• E 150a, E 150b, E 150c, E 150d - sugar color I-IV... Cause stomach diseases. They are found in ice cream, chocolate butter, drinks, sauces, and sweets.
• E 152 - black coal (artificial). Leads to cancer, stomach diseases. Found in cheeses, confectionery.
• E 155 - chocolate brown HT... A dangerous additive that provokes allergies in adults and children.
• E 180 - ruby \u200b\u200blitol VK... Promotes liver diseases, allergies. Dangerously.
• E 201 - sodium sorbate... Provokes allergies. Dangerous for children. It is found in cheese, margarine, mayonnaise, dumplings and confectionery, in the processing of vegetable oil.
• E 211 - sodium benzoate... The additive leads to cancer, causes severe allergies, nervousness, a person becomes hyperactive. It is found in juices, drinks, canned meat and vegetables, chips, ketchup.
• E 221 - sodium sulfite (preservative). Contributes to stomach diseases, allergies, irritation in the respiratory tract, especially dangerous for children. Used to disinfect boxes.
• E 222 - sodium hydrosulfite
• E 223 - sodium pyrosulfite... The additive causes severe allergies, asthma, stomach diseases, and if the technology of cooking products containing the additive is violated, death. It is found in canned fruit, breakfast cereals, tomatoes, wines, and is used in the processing of dried fruits.
• E 224 - potassium pyrosulfite... The additive causes severe allergies, asthma, stomach diseases, and if the technology for preparing a product in which there is an additive is violated, death. It is found in canned fruits, breakfast cereals, tomatoes, wine, and is used for storing dried fruits.
• E 228 - potassium hydrosulfite... The additive causes severe allergies, then asthma, stomach diseases, and if the instructions for cooking products with E-shka are violated, death. It is found in canned fruits, breakfast cereals (mashed potatoes), tomato, wine, and is used for storing dried fruits.
• E 233 - thiabendazole... Dangerously. It provokes cancer, skin diseases, allergies, and has a bad effect on children. Used when processing vegetables, fruits from the development of mold.
• E 242 - dimethyl dicarbonate... Dangerous, but allowed.
• E 251 - sodium nitrate... Apply dye, preservative and seasoning. It has an irritating effect on the nervous system, especially in children, interferes with the absorption of vitamins, causes oxygen starvation, food poisoning and cancer. They are used for smoking bacon, meat and fish, for making ham, sausages, sausages.
• E 321 - butyl hydroxytoluene... It provokes diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys, allergies, and increases harmful cholesterol. It is used in the production of spreads, canned fish, beer.
• E 400 - alginic acid... Very dangerous.
• E 401 - sodium alginate... Very dangerous.
• E 402 - potassium alginate... Very dangerous.
• E 403 - ammonium alginate... Very dangerous.
• E 404 - calcium alginate... Very dangerous.
• E 405 - propane 1,2 diol alginate... Very dangerous.
• E 407 - carrageenan... It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. It is used in the production of sausages, dairy products, ice cream, sweet products.
• E 501 - potassium carbonate... Very dangerous.
• E 503 - ammonium carbonate... Very dangerous.
• E 620 - glutamic acid... Provokes allergies, Especially dangerous for children.
• E 636 - maltol... Very dangerous.
• E 952 - cyclamic acid, salt... Highly toxic. It is used in the production of ice cream, dietary products, sweets and gum.

Types of E additives
Types of E additives

Supplements prohibited in Russia.

About 200 types of harmful additives are banned in Russia, many of them are given in this article.

Supplements poorly understood, suspicious:

• E 104 - quinoline (yellow and yellow-green). Causes allergies, bowel disease, especially in children. It is used for smoking fish, making drinks, sweets, chewing gum.
• E 122 - carmoisine, azorubin... A very dangerous additive, causes allergies, stomach diseases. It is used in drinks and sweet products.
• E 141 - green (synthetic dye). Causes stomach diseases. Found in dairy products.
• E 173 - metallic aluminum... Promotes liver disease.
• E 241 - guaiac resin... Provokes stomach diseases.
• E 477 - propane diol fatty acid esters.

E supplements

The most harmful food additives in foods, bread, sausage, chocolate, dried fruits: list, codes

Very dangerous additives that stimulate the growth of cancer cells are banned all over the world, but still sometimes, unscrupulous industrialists use:

• E 123 - amaranth... The additive causes various pathologies in an unborn child, in adults - liver and kidney diseases, skin rashes, chronic rhinitis. It is found in dry mixes for desserts, jellies, muffins and puddings, ice cream.
• E 510 - ammonium chloride, ammonium chloride (confectionery improver). Very dangerous, but allowed. Causes disorder, liver disease. They are used in the production of yeast, flour, spices, sweet and dietary products.
• E 513 - sulfuric acid... Very dangerous, but allowed. Causes disorder, liver disease. Used in the production of yeast and drinks.
• E 527 - ammonium hydroxide... Very dangerous, banned in many countries. They cause diarrhea, liver failure. They are used if you want to obtain a homogeneous state from non-miscible products - water and oil.

Food additive E 171, E 220, E 250, E 450, E 451, E 452, E 621: harmful or not?

Meat products with E additives

Additives are different, harmful and not very:

• E 171 - titanium dioxide... Promotes liver and kidney diseases, especially in children. It is found in dry mixes and milk powder.
• E 220 - sulfur dioxide... Dangerous, especially for people with kidney disease, and children, causes stomach diseases, allergies, irritates the respiratory system. The additive disinfects containers for dried fruits, it is also used in the manufacture of canned meat and fruit.
• E 250 - sodium nitrite... Used as a dye, preservative and seasoning. The additive has an irritating effect on the nervous system, especially in children, interferes with the absorption of vitamins, causes oxygen starvation, food poisoning and cancer. They are used for smoking bacon, meat and fish, for making ham, sausages, sausages.
• E 450 - pyrophosphate... It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. It is used in the production of processed cheese and other dairy products, canned meat.
• E 451 - triphosphate... It provokes inflammation in the stomach, and cancer, accumulates harmful cholesterol. The additive is almost universally used for the manufacture of sausages, especially boiled sausages, because it retains moisture, and the sausage doubles.
• E 452 - Polyphosphate... The additive can seriously harm health: in the body, it accumulates, and then causes allergies, and together with bad cholesterol it can transform into cancer. It is found in processed cheese, dry and condensed milk, canned food.
• E 621 - monosodium glutamate (sodium salt)... This salt occurs naturally in legumes, algae, living organisms, as a protein. If there is a small amount of it in food, it is safe. The danger is the constant use of chips, seasonings and sauces with additives. This can manifest itself in the form of blurred vision, allergies, nervous conditions, headaches, increased heart rate and general weakness.

So, having studied at least useful supplements, you will know which products you can buy in the store and which not.

Video: E supplements

What do we know about food additives in food and why do we talk about them as harmful? They give an appetizing look, enhance the taste, and increase the shelf life. However, there are fewer and fewer fans of such components of the composition - all because of the danger that combinations of letters and numbers are fraught with.

Why can't manufacturers do without a variety of E? The demand for semi-finished products, canned food and other ready-to-cook foods is constantly growing. And their taste, attractive appearance - the merit of additives that everyone knows.

So the desire of the consumer is the law for those who supply new products to the market - mouth-watering and stuffed to the eyeballs with the fact that you cannot eat. Let's try to figure out how to distinguish edible from inedible and whether there is any benefit from what improves taste, color and aroma.

Harmful E food additives in food: why they are needed

The goal of the one who produces the products that we see on the shelves is not our health at all, but profit. And this task is especially easy to accomplish by making the product as attractive as possible for the buyer:

Delicious - The substances used by manufacturers enhance the flavor and make us want additives, even if it doesn't do us good.

Homogeneous in consistency - emulsifiers and stabilizers work on this. It is thanks to them that mayonnaise from the store is thick and does not stratify, and jelly candies always keep their shape.

Bright and eye-catching - we see something red, green or yellow and immediately want to buy. If this sounds familiar to you, know that dyes are tricking you - they make the colors so intense and the products on the shelves look attractive.

Fragrant - If a store-bought cupcake smells stronger and better than homemade cake, it must have been flavored.

Keeping fresh for a long time - the shelf life is a separate topic. Sometimes it causes bewilderment, sometimes - apprehension. All because of preservatives - they prevent spoilage of the product, simultaneously harming our health.

All additives have long been divided into dangerous, harmless, harmful and suspicious. Such substances are designated by the letter E with the assigned number - a set of numbers. And even if there is no such component in the composition, this does not mean that the manufacturers did not include it in the list of ingredients.

To eat or not: do not forget about caution

We are accustomed to the fact that food additives are not harmful and useful. Is it really?

All substances under the letter E can be divided into several groups:

Dangerous - these include E102, 110, 220, 222, 223 150a, etc.

Prohibited - here additives with code 105, 121, 126, 130, 952,23, 240, 924b, etc.

Permitted - 333, 405, 210, 515 and other substances used to give the product a presentation.

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Some believe that a simple way can be used to determine the harmfulness: when buying, we look at the number after E. The smaller it is, the better for us. But this is an erroneous decryption of the code. In fact, the first number in it indicates a specific chemical:

• 1 - the presence of a dye;
• 2 - a sign that there is a preservative in front of you;
• 3 - with this additive the products cannot turn sour;
• 4 - the number of stabilizers that are needed to maintain a uniform consistency;
• 5 - the presence of emulsifiers in the product - they give shape;
• 6 - substances that enhance taste and aroma;
• 9 - antifoam "chemistry" and all sorts of sweeteners.

More and more products with food additives, and less and less natural products. Here are some examples to make sure that store-bought sweets can be dangerous.

Do you like ice cream? Fruit ice and sundae contain not only colorants that give a bright and alluring color, but also stabilizers, some of which can cause digestive problems (eg E 407).

Another sweet tooth's dream is a piece of fragrant biscuit dough roll. There are many fillings - you just have to choose. And do not forget that the emulsifier E450 was added to the confection - it often causes indigestion.

Let's take regular lollipops. Can they really give you a headache? It turns out that this is not as implausible as it seems. This is due to the dye E110 with the beautiful name "sunset".

• Allowed but not approved

As they say, feel the difference. Only what is approved can be absolutely safe - not only by manufacturers, but also by doctors who are studying the effects of numerous additives on the body. The practice of "permission" is not only in Russia - it is done in Canada, America, India.

• Harm and not a drop of benefit

The substances used all over the world to make food taste and look more pleasing cannot be beneficial simply because their safety is highly questionable. Let's take a look at the formulation that was coined for flavor enhancers, colors and emulsifiers in the USA - GRAS. It is applied to those chemicals whose hazard has not been proven - there is no evidence to indicate it. But where is the guarantee that the check was carried out properly, and the eaten piece of cake or chocolate bar will not cause acute and chronic toxic effects?

There is always the risk of a ban on any additive, and no one is immune from the side effects of dyes and disintegrants. Do you want to stay healthy? Eat only natural foods that do not need to be stuffed with sweeteners, stabilizers and other harmful substances with the letter E.

Prohibited and Potentially Dangerous: A Little History

Since 2007, the process of banning E102, 122, 110 dyes and other substances that give candy, gum, soda water and sweets a bright color has been going on. It has been proven that their action leads to the development of hyperactivity in children. They suspected something was wrong back in 1975, and some manufacturers still cannot refuse to use this "chemistry".

The story of another dye - E128 - has already ended. It was recognized as a carcinogen and banned. However, before that, it was constantly added to cheap semi-finished products, sausages, sausages, consisting more of soybeans than meat.

How can we help ourselves? Option one is to find out all about substances that can cause health problems. To do this, just look at the table of dangerous and potentially harmful food additives (E) with the decoding - there are no useful ones among them!

They are everywhere: in ice cream, sweets, sausages, yoghurts, instant noodles. It remains only to figure out where the permitted substances are, and where are those that are prohibited. To help you and to demonstrate how dangerous the dyes and leavening agents hiding under the letter E can be, here's a detailed description of some of them.

• E621

Its manufacturers use most often - it is monosodium glutamate, which retains the aroma of the product, which has lain on the shelf for several days, or even weeks. What's the secret? In the salts of glutamic acid, or rather their chemical counterparts. It is they who improve not only the smell, but also the taste, and they also force us to eat another piece, irritating the taste buds.

You've probably noticed how difficult it is to gorge on hot dogs, crackers, chips - you always want to increase the portion. All because of the E621 additive - it encourages you to take the product you like in double the volume, without thinking about the consequences. At the same time, we forget that substances that improve taste often cause severe headaches, and are completely contraindicated for children - in large quantities they cause anxiety, hyperactivity, overexcitation.

Another danger of abuse of food, generously flavored with monosodium glutamate, is complete indifference to healthy homemade dishes. Having accustomed our receptors to the intense taste sensations, we look for them over and over again and risk becoming obese by constantly increasing the portion and overeating.

• E250

It is a colorant used all over the world, it is also a preservative. Do you see suspiciously pink meat that has been on the counter for a long time, but has not deteriorated? Sodium nitrite was added to it. This way the presentation of ham, sausages, wieners and sausages is preserved. If not for this substance, we would hardly buy the slices in the store - they would be brownish and unappetizing.

Is this supplement dangerous? In small amounts, it does not cause side effects. But if we only do that we eat foods with E250, the consequences will not be long in coming - sodium nitrite will cause pressure drops, headaches.

• E210 and 200

These are acids - benzoic and sorbic. They contain all products with an impressive shelf life. Is it harmful? And how, especially for experienced allergy sufferers and asthma patients.

• E220

Or sulfur dioxide. It is often added to cheap wine. This substance is dangerous because it damages the kidneys. Remember to check the ingredients before purchasing a white dry or semi-sweet red. Otherwise, a fun feast can lead to sad consequences.

• E320

An antioxidant found in vegetable oil - it is he who helps him stay fresh on store shelves. Be careful and careful: this substance is a carcinogen that can cause cell changes. Exceeding the daily dose - 0.5 mg per kg of weight - can negatively affect your well-being and lead to the development of oncology.

• E924a

An additive that is added to bread. It makes it so soft that it seems that the loaf has just been pulled out of the oven. Potassium bromate is now being tested to prove its safety. There is evidence that it provokes the development of cancer.

All of these are substances that, in large quantities, lead to serious health problems. Above, we have given a complete list of the most harmful and dangerous food additives under the letter E in the table. How to protect yourself from the negative effects of all kinds of dyes, stabilizers, emulsifiers and flavors?

Read the composition carefully. You can rewrite the list of prohibited substances and carry it with you. This will help you make the right choice and protect yourself from unpleasant surprises.

Avoid convenience foods, fast food and instant foods. Cook at home. Accustom yourself to healthy meals. Soon you will no longer have any desire to eat a delicious and unhealthy bun or candy.

Our experts will help you switch to a full-fledged diet and abandon "unprofitable" products - without severe restrictions and experiments on health. We will calculate the daily calorie intake, give the correct settings and tell you how to love a healthy diet. With us, you will forget about the problem of excess weight and enter a new life with confidence.

There is a small list of food additives that are considered harmless and a very small list of healthy food

The list of harmless food additives includes all acidifiers and acidity regulators, some emulsifiers and some food additives from other categories. I want to note that although these additives are considered harmless, some of them are questionable. For example, tannins - it is known that in large quantities they bind vitamins and lead to rapid fatigue. I would advise you to be careful with food additives, even if they are on the "harmless" list.

Supplements that are considered beneficial:

• E100 -Curcumin.
• E101- Riboflavin (vitamin B2).
• E106- Riboflavin-5-sodium phosphate.
• E160a - Carotenes. Substances similar in properties to vitamin A.
• E161b - Lutein. Improves vision.
• E300- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Promotes increased immunity.
• E306-E309 - Tocopherols (vitamins E).
• E440 - Pectins. They help cleanse the intestines, remove toxins.
• E641, E642 - L-leucine and lysine. Useful amino acids.
• E916, E917 - Calcium iodate. Used to fortify food with iodine.

Food additives that are considered harmless:

• E140- Chlorophyll (the substance that makes plants turn green)
• E141- Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
• E150a, E150b, E150c, E150d - Sugar colors.
• E152 - Coal.
• E162- Beetroot red (betanin).
• E163 - Anthocyanins (plant pigments).
• E170- Calcium carbonates (chalk).
• E181 - Tannins.
• E202 - Potassium sorbate (natural preservative).
• E260 - Acetic acid.
• E270- Lactic acid (formed during lactic acid fermentation, for example, when milk sours).
• E290 - carbon dioxide, which turns the drink into a soda.
• E296- Apple acid.
• E297- Fumaric acid.
• E307- Synthetic alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E).
• E308- Synthetic gamma-tocopherol.
• E322 - Lecithin. Lecithin is found in almost all cells of the human body. It is necessary for a person to renew and restore damaged cells, for the full functioning of the nervous system and the brain, for the delivery of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to the cells of the body.
• E330 -Lemon acid. Although, according to some anecdotal evidence, this common food additive may have carcinogenic properties.
• E406 - Agar-agar.
• E420- Sorbitol, sorbitol syrup.
• E500 - Baking soda.
• E507 - Hydrochloric acid.
• E901,E902, E903- Wax.
• E905b, E905c - Vaseline and paraffin.
• E906 -Benzoin resin.
• E913- Lanolin.
• E954- Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts
• E955- Sucralose (trichlorogalactosucrose)