Which E additives are bad for you?
1. The Southampton Six
- E102: tartrazine.
- E104: quinoline yellow.
- E110: sunset yellow FCF.
- E122: carmoisine.
- E124: ponceau 4R (banned in the US for many years because considered dangerous)
- E129: allura red.
What is E100 made of?
E100 is derived from the root of the curcuma (turmeric) herb. Its colour ranges from yellow to red, depending on the surrounding pH. The curcuma herb is a member of the ginger family. E100 has shown by some studies to have anti-carcinogic and antioxidant properties.
Is E110 harmful?
FD&C YELLOW 6 (E110) – Sunset Yellow: This artificial colour has been banned in Norway because its known to cause nasal congestion, hives, allergies, kidney tumours, DNA damage, hyperactivity, abdominal pain, headaches, migraines, vomiting, nausea, hormonal changes and more.
Which E numbers should you avoid?
Acids, antioxidants and mineral salts E numbers banned in certain countries:
- E310, E311, E312 – various gallates used in oils, fats and salad dressings.
- E320 Butylated hydroxyl-anisole (BHA)
- E363 Succinic acid.
- E370 1,4-Heptonolactone.
- E385 Calcium disodium EDTA.
What is E133 made of?
E133 – Brilliant blue FCF: Colors It is a chemical dye made from aromatic hydrocarbon from petroleum source. It is soluble in water so do not need any solvent. It is a Halal dye.
What does it mean when an additive has an E number?
The fact that an additive has an E number does not imply that its use is permitted in products for sale in the European Single Market . Having a single unified list for food additives was first agreed upon in 1962 with food colouring.
When was the list of food additives created?
Having a single unified list for food additives was first agreed upon in 1962 with food colouring. In 1964, the directives for preservatives were added, 1970 for antioxidants and 1974 for the emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and gelling agents.
What are the health effects of food additives?
Often added to milk products (cheese) and meat products. Headaches, damage to intestinal microbiota, intestinal upset, constipation, allergies May increase hyperactivity in affected children. Asthmatics sometimes react badly. Be cautious if you suffer from allergies or intolerances.