Prohibited e. Food additives safe for health

After reading this article, you will learn to recognize beneficial and harmful E supplements.

What are food additives? 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 ones
• Synthetic, man-made, nothing like it exists in nature

At first glance, there is nothing wrong. But the problem is that artificial additives, while improving taste, can be harmful to the body, and no one knows how they will behave, for example, when heated.

Are E additives in food harmful?

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 beautiful colour finished product.
• Number 2 is a preservative, protects the product from destruction by bacteria and fungi, and extends shelf life.
• 3 – antioxidant, used to extend shelf life.
• 4 – stabilizer, responsible for the consistency of the product.
• 5 – emulsifier, helps the stabilizer maintain its beautiful appearance product and homogeneous condition.
• 6 – aroma and taste enhancer.
• 9 – defoaming agent that prevents the formation of foam.
• All 4-digit numbers after E are sweeteners.

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

1. Eat every day raw vegetables and fruits, fiber and pectins in them can remove toxins from the body.
2. Do not eat unnatural foods when you are sick; when you are sick, your body is not able to fight like a healthy one.
3. If you know that the product does not contain healthy supplements, don't eat a lot of it.
4. Avoid buying brightly colored foods.
5. If you notice late that the product contains a harmful additive, then do not heat it, because when heated, some additives become even more dangerous, for example, aspartame (E 951).

Healthy Supplements:

• E 100 – curcumin(yellow-orange dye). The supplement is especially useful for people after illness to restore strength, cleanse the body of bad cholesterol, helps with the functioning of the liver, intestines, and when losing weight. prophylactic for diabetes, arthritis, tumors.
• E 101 – riboflavin, vitamin B2(yellow dye). The supplement is needed for the breakdown of fat, the absorption of other vitamins and microelements, helps cope with stress, depression, is needed for skin elasticity, and is useful for pregnant women.
• E 160a – carotene. Supplements E 160 are close to vitamin A - strong antioxidants. Taking Supplements: Improves Vision, Prevents Growth cancerous tumors, immunity is strengthened.
• E 160d – lycopene.
• E 162 – betanin(red beetroot dye). Needed to participate in the breakdown of proteins, improves liver and blood function, 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 extract and marc from grape skins, 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. The preservative additive is used in the production of sausages, other smoked meats, cheeses, and rye bread.
• E 260 – acetic acid. Acid diluted to 6 or 9% is useful for breaking down fat and carbohydrates. Used in manufacturing confectionery, various sauces, mayonnaise. Acid with a concentration of over 30% is dangerous; even on the skin it can cause burns..
• E 296 – malic acid. Helps the liver absorb medications, reduces blood pressure, and has anti-cancer properties. 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 supplement removes toxins from the body, increases the vitality of the body, thins the blood, accelerates the healing of wounds, and, without leaving scars, slows down the aging process of the body. Works better with additive the cardiovascular system, blood composition improves.
• E 322 – lecithin. The supplement improves blood and bile, prevents liver cirrhosis, supports the immune system, and removes bad 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. Supplement derived from red-brown algae, rich in vitamins PP and microelements, useful for diseases of the thyroid gland, intestines, removes toxins.
• E 440 – pectin, ascorbic acid. Moderate amount supplements cleanse the intestines of toxins, protect and heal the intestinal and stomach mucosa, and reduce cholesterol. IN large quantities may cause allergies.

Relatively harmless additives:

• E 160b – annatto extract (vitamin A), improves vision and immunity, prevents tumors. This additive 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 overdose threatens serious illness, which in severe cases ends in death.
• E 290 – carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide). Add to drinks. Healthy people Such drinks will not harm, but with gastritis and ulcers, you should avoid them, as there may be belching, flatulence, and stomach problems. Frequent consumption of carbonated water flushes calcium from the body.
• E 330 – lemon acid . As an additive it is harmless, since it is added in small quantities, but in large quantities it can cause irritation in the stomach and respiratory tract, up to vomiting blood, in in rare cases provokes cancerous tumors.
• E 410 – carob gum (natural supplement). The gum is harmless, enhances the gelling of the finished product, preserves the taste and prevents crystallization. Add to desserts, ice cream, processed cheese, bread and rolls, sauces, pates, canned vegetables and fruits.
• E 412 – guar gum.
• E 415 – xanthan gum.
• E 420 – sorbitol(natural preservative and sweetener). With the help of the supplement, the body's consumption of B vitamins is reduced. Do not use it if you are on a diet, since it is higher in calories than sugar. At excessive consumption Abdominal bloating, upset, and nausea may occur.
• E 471 – monoglyceride and diglyceride of fatty acids(natural supplement). This is a natural emulsifier and stabilizer, does not pose any harm, is absorbed by our body, like all fats, Eating in large quantities can cause obesity. It is added when making pates, margarine, mayonnaise, and yoghurts.
• E 500 – sodium carbonate ( baking soda) . The supplement is safe. Used as a leavening agent in the confectionery industry, and also prevents caking and lump formation in dry products.
• E 967 – xylitol(natural sugar substitute). The supplement has a choleretic effect, is a non-carbohydrate sugar substitute, and is prescribed for diabetics. Used in dietary products. Overdose may cause diarrhea and flatulence.

Table of harmful and dangerous food additives for health in food products with explanation

Additives are strong carcinogens and cause skin rashes:

• E 131 – patented V(blue). Promotes cancer growth, leads to allergies. Can be found in meat products and drinks.
• E 142 – green S. Promotes cancer growth, leads to allergies.
• E 153 – black coal grows
• E 210 – benzoic acid. Studies have shown that the additive causes cancer, severe allergies, nervousness, and a person becomes hyperactive. Found in juices, drinks, canned meat or vegetables, chips, ketchup.
• E 212 – potassium benzoate. Studies have shown that the additive promotes the development of cancer, causes severe allergies, and is bad for nervous system, the person becomes hyperactive. Found in juices, drinks, canned meat and vegetables, chips, 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, causes cancer and allergies.
• E 216 – propyl ether, contributes to poisoning. Unscrupulous business owners add additives to chocolate and candies, canned meat, and dry mixes for soups.
• E 219 – methyl ether sodium salt . Promotes poisoning, especially in children, allergies, and cancer. Found in ketchup, mayonnaise, canned fish and caviar.
• E 230 – biphenyl, biphenyl. 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. Causes diseases: cancer, allergies, skin inflammation, has a bad effect on children. It is also found in sausage products, drinks, and sweets.
• E 249 – potassium nitrite. Causes cancer and has a bad effect on children. Found in smoked meats.
• E 280 – propionic acid. Causes cancer and has a bad effect on children. Found in dairy products, sauces, and bread.
• E 281-E 283 – sodium, calcium, potassium propionate. It provokes cancer, migraines and vascular spasms, and has a bad effect on children. Found in dairy and bread products, sauces.
• E 310 – drank gallate. Causes skin rashes.
• E 950 – acesulfame potassium Artificial substitutes have more calories than sugar, and they cause appetite, so you won’t be able to lose weight on them.
• E 952 – sodium cyclamate(artificial sugar substitute). Contraindicated for people suffering from kidney disease.
• E 954 – saccharin(artificial sugar substitute). Do not consume on an empty stomach. Chronic consumption of saccharin can cause cholelithiasis, and a large number is cancer.
• E 957 – thaumatin(artificial sugar substitute).
• E 965 – maltitol(artificial sugar substitute).
• E 968 – erythritol(artificial sugar substitute).

Additives that cause stomach upset:

• E 338 – orthophosphoric 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. Provokes disorders in the intestines and stomach.
• E 450 – pyrophosphate. Provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. Used in the production of processed cheese and other dairy products, canned meat.
• E 461 – methylcellulose. It provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines and negatively affects the child’s body.
• E 462 – ethylcellulose
• E 463 – hydroxypropylcellulose. Causes stomach diseases.
• E 465 – ethyl methylcellulose. Causes stomach diseases.
• E 466 – carboxymethylcellulose. Provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. Used in the production of cheeses and other dairy products, mayonnaise, ice cream, and sweet products.

Additives leading to skin diseases:

• E 151 – black shiny BN(synthetic black dye). Causes stomach, skin, and allergies. Banned in many countries. Can be found in dairy products, canned fruit 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, and has a bad effect on 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 diseases, nervousness and skin diseases.
• E 312 – dodecyl gallate. Provokes allergies, stomach and skin diseases, nervousness.
• E 320 – butylated hydroxyanisole. Increases the amount of bad cholesterol in the body, provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and skin. It is used to slow down oxidative processes in fat mixtures, meat, and chewing gum.
• E 907 – poly 1 decene hydrogenated. Promotes skin irritation and rash.
• 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, and convulsions. Used in the production of sweet carbonated drinks (especially imported ones), chewing gum. Contraindicated in patients with phenylketonuria. When heated, unexpected reactions occur and death may occur.
• E 1105 – lysozyme.

Supplements that cause intestinal upset:

• E 154 – brown. Promotes cancer, disorders, allergies. Particularly 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.

Supplements That Increase Blood Pressure:

• E 154 – brown. Promotes cancer, stomach disease, allergies. Particularly dangerous for children. Found in confectionery, 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. It can be found when smoking meat, sausages, fish, bacon, in the production of ham, sausages.

Additives that are harmful to children's bodies:

• E 270 – lactic acid. The additive is a strong antioxidant, found in fermented milk drinks, sauerkraut, pickled cucumbers. Lactic acid improves intestinal flora, carbohydrate absorption, and adds energy to the body. Used in the manufacture of medicines, cheeses, yoghurts, mayonnaise. Give small children foods containing the additive carefully and little by little, since intolerance to it is common.

Attention. Children under 5 years of age should not consume foods even with the most dangerous additives.

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, and kidney disease. Found in dry baby food, dairy products, sweet products, drinks.
• E 102 – tartrazine. Causes asthma food allergies, migraine, vision deteriorating. It is added to sweets, confectionery, drinks and ice cream.
• E 103 – alkanine. Provokes the manifestation of cancer. Found in a pastry shop.
• E 105 – durable AB. Supplement promotes growth malignant tumors, toxic. Can be found in confectionery and drinks.
• E 110 – yellow “Sunset” FCF. A very dangerous additive, carcinogenic, causes nausea and allergies. Particularly dangerous for children. Can be found in dairy products, crackers, sauces, seasonings, canned food, and sweet products.
• E 111 – alpha-naphthol. The additive is carcinogenic.
• E 120 – carminic acid. The danger is medium. Causes allergies. Used in sausages, yogurt and other dairy products, drinks, candies and sauces.
• E 121 – citrus 2 red. The additive promotes cancer and is very toxic. Can be found on the packaging of ice cream, candies, drinks, and on the skins of oranges.
• E 124 – red Ponceau 4R. The additive is a carcinogen and causes allergies.
• E 125 – Ponceau red
• E 126 – red 6R ponceau. Promotes the development of cancer. Dangerous.
• E 127 – red erythrosine. Dangerous due to allergies, especially in children.
• E 129 – charming AC. Carcinogenic.
• E 130 – indanthren RS. Leads to growth 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, and sweet products.
• E 150a, E 150b, E 150c, E 150d – sugar color I-IV. Causes stomach diseases. Found in ice cream, chocolate butter, drinks, sauces, and sweet products.
• E 152 – black coal(artificial). Leads to cancer and stomach diseases. Found in cheeses and confectionery.
• E 155 – chocolate brown HT. A dangerous additive that provokes allergies in adults and children.
• E 180 – ruby ​​lithol VK. Promotes liver diseases and allergies. Dangerous.
• E 201 – sodium sorbate. Provokes allergies. Dangerous for children. It is found in cheese, margarine, mayonnaise, dumplings and confectionery, during the processing of vegetable oil.
• E 211 – sodium benzoate. The additive leads to cancer, causes severe allergies, nervousness, and the person becomes hyperactive. Found in juices, drinks, canned meat and vegetables, chips, ketchup.
• E 221 – sodium sulfite(preservative). Promotes 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 for preparing products containing the additive is broken, 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 the product containing the additive is broken, death. Found in canned fruits, breakfast cereals, tomatoes, wine, and used for storing dried fruits.
• E 228 – potassium hydrosulfite. The additive causes severe allergies, then asthma, stomach diseases, and if the instructions for preparing products with E-shka are not followed, death. Found in canned fruits, breakfast cereals ( mashed potatoes), tomato, wine, used for storing dried fruits.
• E 233 – thiabendazole. Dangerous. It provokes cancer, skin diseases, allergies, and has a bad effect on children. Used to treat vegetables and fruits against mold development.
• E 242 – dimethyl dicarbonate. Dangerous, but allowed.
• E 251 – sodium nitrate. Used as a 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. Used for smoking bacon, meat and fish, and for making ham, sausages and sausages.
• E 321– butyl hydroxytoluene. It provokes diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys, allergies, and increases bad cholesterol. It is used in the production of spreads, canned fish, and 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. Causes stomach and intestinal diseases. Used in the production of sausages, dairy products, ice cream, and sweet products.
• E 501 – potassium carbonate. Very dangerous.
• E 503 – ammonium carbonate. Very dangerous.
• E 620 – glutamic acid. Causes 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 chewing gum.

Additives prohibited in Russia.

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

Supplements, poorly studied, suspicious:

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

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 throughout the world, but are still sometimes used by unscrupulous industrialists:

• E 123 – amaranth. The additive causes various pathologies in an unborn child, in adults - liver disease, kidney disease, skin rashes, chronic runny nose. Found in dry mixes for desserts, jellies, muffins and puddings, and ice cream.
• E 510 – ammonium chloride, ammonium chloride(confectionery improver). Very dangerous, but allowed. Causes upset, liver disease. Used in the production of yeast, flour, seasonings, sweets and dietary products.
• E 513 – sulfuric acid. Very dangerous, but allowed. Causes upset, liver disease. Used in the production of yeast and drinks.
• E 527 – ammonium hydroxide. Very dangerous, banned in many countries. Causes diarrhea and liver failure. Used if you need to obtain a homogeneous state from non-mixable products - water and oil.

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

There are different additives, harmful and not so:

• E 171 – titanium dioxide. Promotes liver and kidney diseases, especially in children. Found in dry formulas and powdered milk.
• E 220 – sulfur dioxide. Dangerous, especially for people with kidney diseases and children, causes stomach diseases, allergies, and irritates the respiratory system. The additive disinfects containers for dried fruits and 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. Used for smoking bacon, meat and fish, and for making ham, sausages and sausages.
• E 450 – pyrophosphate. Provokes diseases of the stomach and intestines. Used in the production of processed cheese and other dairy products, canned meat.
• E 451 – triphosphate. It provokes inflammation in the stomach, and cancer, and accumulates bad cholesterol. The additive is almost universally used to make sausage, especially boiled sausage, because it retains moisture and the sausage doubles in size.
• E 452 – polyphosphate. The additive can seriously harm your health: it accumulates in the body, and then causes allergies, and, together with bad cholesterol, can turn into cancer. It is found in processed cheese, dry and condensed milk, and canned food.
• E 621 – monosodium glutamate (sodium salt). This salt occurs naturally in legumes, algae, and living organisms, like protein. If there is a small amount of it in food, it is safe. The danger is the constant consumption of chips, condiments and sauces with additives. This can be expressed in the form of blurred vision, allergies, nervous conditions, headaches, increased heart rate and general weakness.

So, by at least learning about healthy supplements, you will know which products you can buy in the store and which you cannot.

Video: E supplements

Now we have a lot of foreign food products. Moreover, not all the best is brought to us. And our customers often find it difficult to understand the quality of the product. One of the indicators of quality and safety for consumption is what food additives are contained in a particular product. After all, to give the product certain qualities, they add various substances, which are sometimes poisons for the body. Moreover, some manufacturers “honestly” warn the buyer about this by placing a list of food additives in the ingredients using a special code (the so-called INS - International Numerical System) - a code of three or four digits, which in Europe is preceded by the letter E. Here we wanted tell us a little about such additives.

So, remember! The letter “E” is not Europe, but a digital code – a characteristic of a food additive to a product.

A code starting with 1 means dyes; 2 – preservatives, 3 – antioxidants (they prevent spoilage of the product), 4 – stabilizers (preserve its consistency), 5 – emulsifiers (maintain the structure), 6 – flavor and aroma enhancers, 9 – anti-flaming, that is antifoaming agents. Indices with a four-digit number indicate the presence of sweeteners - substances that preserve the friability of sugar or salt, glazing agents.

Food experts believe that the letter “E” is not as scary as it is painted: the use of additives is allowed in many countries, most of them do not side effects. But doctors often have a different opinion.

For example, preservatives E230, E231 and E232 are used in the processing of fruits (that's where oranges or bananas on store shelves come from, not spoiling for years!), and they are nothing more than... PHENOLS! The same one that, when entering our body in small doses, provokes cancer, and in large doses – he's just pure poison. Of course, they apply it for good purposes: to prevent spoilage of the product. And only on the peel of the fruit. And washing fruit before eating, we wash off the phenol. But do everyone always wash the same bananas? Someone just peels it, and then takes the flesh with the same hands. So much for phenol!

In addition, there are food additives that are strictly prohibited in Russia and the CIS countries. Remember them: E121 is a dye (citrus red), E240 is an equally dangerous formaldehyde. Powdered aluminum is coded under the E173 sign, which is used to decorate imported sweets and other confectionery products and which is also prohibited in our country.

But there are also harmless and even useful “E”. For example, additive E163 (dye) is just anthocyanin from grape skins. E338 (antioxidant) and E450 (stabilizer) are harmless phosphates that are necessary for our bones.

And here’s some more food for thought – natural dye E120 (carmine).

But doctors still insist on this conclusion: even those food additives that are made from natural raw materials still undergo deep chemical treatment. And therefore, the consequences, you understand, can be ambiguous. So it is better to eat something that is grown with your own hands without any chemicals and preserved without preservatives. It’s just a pity that not all of us are gardeners and gardeners...

Classification of food additives:

Food additives prohibited for use:

E121, E123, E240

Food additives not approved for use

E103, E107, E125, E127, E128, E140, E153-155, E160d, E160f, E166, E173-175, E180, E182, E209, E213-219, E225-228, E230-233, E237, E238, E241, E252, E253, E264, E281-283, E302, E303, E305, E308-314, E317, E318, E323-325, E328, E329, E343-345, E349, E350-352, E355-357, E359, E365- 368, E370, E375, E381, E384, E387-390, E399, E403, E408, E409, E418, E419, E429-436, E441-444, E446, E462, E463, E465, E467, E474, E476-480, E482-489, E491-496, E505, E512, E519-523, E535, E537, E538, E541, E542, E550, E552, E554-557, E559, E560, E574, E576, E577, E579, E580, E622- 625, E628, E629, E632-635, E640, E641, E906, E908-911, E913, E916-919, E922-926, E929, E942-946, E957, E959, E1000, E1001, E1105, E1503, E1521 .

Some characteristics of other nutritional supplements:

List of chemical designations of food additives in alphabetical order:

O – dangerous; Z – prohibited; P – suspicious; P – crustacean; RK – intestinal disorders; VK – harmful to the skin; X – cholesterol; RZh – indigestion; OO – very dangerous; BP – blood pressure; C – rash; GM – genetically modified

Additives that are hazardous to health are highlighted in red!*

When shopping in stores, don’t be lazy to check the composition of products with the table!

So what do we actually eat?

Experiments conducted by American scientists have proven that potato chips, due to the acrylamide substance they contain, can cause the formation of cancerous tumors, reports the KPE information and analytical service with reference to the Gazeta newspaper.

The California Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against McDonalds, FritoLay and other manufacturers of French fries and chips. The Prosecutor General wants to force these companies to put special markings on all bags of chips.

Volume Russian market chips is 800 - 850 million dollars, but it is far from introducing American standards. As D. Yanin, Chairman of the Board of the Confederation of Consumer Societies, said, in Russia even the GOST standards that apply to certain groups of goods are already largely outdated. “It is not in the interests of producers to provide full information about the composition of the products, says Yanin. He also notes the weak attention of the state to the sphere of control over the activities of producers.

In fact, the principle “saving drowning people is the work of the drowning people themselves” applies. Buyers must determine for themselves by the packaging how harmful a particular product is. But in most cases, consumers do not even realize how harmful what is sometimes provided to them as a health product is.

Many of our internal problem starts with an unbalanced diet. But even more starts with low-quality products. Many problems in this category are already widely known; we will briefly list some of them.

From the point of view of provocation oncological diseases, others are capable of causing a slight malfunction of the digestive organs, loading the kidneys and liver with additional work, causing allergic reactions, but fortunately there are a number of supplements that do not have any effect harmful effects on the body, and an even smaller part can be consumed even by small children. We will talk about E food additives that are safe for baby food in this article.

We provide a list of harmless and even beneficial food additives. However, even pediatricians do not recommend using them frequently.

E140–141 – herbal component chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color, and its compounds with copper.

E160 is a compound that behaves like in the body. E160 is a natural dye that is obtained from tropical plants, algae and palm oil.

E161 – lutein, may even be beneficial for the visual organs.

E163 is a dye that is obtained naturally from the skins of red grapes, currants, chokeberry and etc.

E260 is vinegar obtained from the fermentation of natural products.

E270 – lactic acid.

E290 is carbon dioxide found in carbonated drinks.

E296 is malic acid, considered a harmless substance, but it is better for children not to use it often.

E300–302 – ascorbic acid, i.e. vitamin C, which is beneficial for the immune system.

Nutritional supplements in baby food

Citric acid (E330) helps the product to be stored longer, does not destroy the vitamins it contains, and practically does not cause allergies.

Lecithin. Is a necessary substance for the brain and spinal cord baby. Lecithin is responsible for thought processes and memory, necessary for better absorption fat-soluble vitamins, which is so important for active children. And don’t be alarmed if the package says it’s made from soy: lecithin has been proven to plant origin more efficient.

Lemon acid. Added to baby food as a preservative. It has the advantage of very rarely causing allergies. Citric acid increases the shelf life of the product, prevents the destruction of vitamins and the breakdown of fats. Therefore, banana puree in a jar does not turn black, but has a pleasant light color.

Starch. More often used in the preparation of meat purees to prevent them from separating. Adding starch to pureed fruits and vegetables gives them the desired consistency, which makes the dish easier to hold on a spoon, and starch helps better digestion fruit. Preferably puree containing starch.

On a note! The red coloring used in yoghurts is made from insects.

List of other food additives E that do not cause harm to the body

E100 – yellow-orange dyes from turmeric or saffron, some sources provide information about them beneficial effects on the body.

E152 – coal.

E162 is a natural red dye.

E170 is a source of calcium, because it is chalk.

E297 – fumaric acid.

E326 is a salt of lactic acid, which is usually found in processed cheese.

E406 – obtained from seaweed agar-agar, without which it is impossible to imagine making marmalade.

E410-411 – thickeners obtained from carob and oats.

E420 – sorbitol itself or its syrup.

E900–903 is a wax used to treat fruits, which increases their shelf life. It is harmless and does not enter the body if fruits and vegetables are washed with a brush under warm running water and the peel is cut off.

E905b, c – Vaseline and paraffin also used for processing vegetables and fruits.

E958 – obtained from licorice root.

E960 – substance natural origin– stevioside, obtained from the herb.

Tips on how to reduce E supplements in food

• Read the ingredients of the product carefully;
• carefully look for the shelf life - the longer it is, the more preservatives and antioxidants there are in such a product;
• do not buy products with unnaturally bright colors;
• It’s better to buy fruits and vegetables at the market, not imported, but local;
• limit your child’s consumption of chips, packaged foods, salty crackers, breakfast cereals, etc.;
• For a child, it is better to make juices yourself, to prepare juices for the winter from fruits grown on your own plot;
• pay attention - sometimes, instead of preservatives, ready-to-eat products contain large amounts of salt or sugar;
• eat less sausages, canned meats, smoked meats - these products more often than others contain carcinogens and substances that can be classified as poisons;
• baby food for the little ones is made without dyes, preservatives, flavors, etc., and vegetables and fruits purchased in the supermarket are treated with special substances that prolong their shelf life, so baby puree from jars for babies may be healthier than homemade freshly prepared;
• parents whose children suffer from allergies have chronic diseases internal organs, the list of food additives E should be studied in more detail.

First of all, I would like to note that not all E additives are dangerous and serve to preserve the quality of the product. Especially topical issue the use of various food additives began with the growth of food imports. “E additive” is nothing more than a special ingredient added by the manufacturer to improve the taste characteristics and extend the shelf life and storage of products. Today there is an International Coding System for all food additives, in which their classification is clearly distributed:

E1... - dyes;

E2... - preservatives;

E3... - antioxidants;

E4... - stabilizers;

E5... - emulsifiers;

E6... - taste enhancers, flavorings

E9... - anti-flaming additives.

Antioxidants are used to extend the shelf life of a product due to its ability to prevent the development putrefactive processes and product damage. Stabilizers are responsible for maintaining the consistency of the product, and emulsifiers are responsible for maintaining the structure. Codes with four-digit numbers indicate the addition of substances such as salt, sugar, etc.

Dangerous food E additives (table)

These codes must be remembered! Consuming products containing dangerous additives may cause serious and dangerous diseases, as a result of which a person can lose the most precious things - health and life.

Additives E123, E510, E513, E527 are recognized as particularly dangerous all over the world.

For manufacturers food products No additives allowed 103 (alkanet, alkanine), 105, 111, 121 (citrus dye), 123 (amaranth), 125 (ponceau), 126, 127 (erythrosine), 128, 130, 153 (vegetable charcoal), 173 (powdered aluminum), 216 (propyl ether), 217 (propyl ether sodium salt), 240 (formaldehyde), 952. In addition to the listed additives in the production of baby food, the use of: E249, E627, E631 is strictly prohibited.

It’s simply impossible to remember all the “E’s” and everyone understands this. We recommend that you print out a reminder sheet with the most dangerous and prohibited encodings, and if you don’t have a cheat sheet at hand, avoid frequent consumption of products with preservatives (E2...) and antioxidants (E3...). However, among preservatives there are additives that are safe for humans - these are sodium nitrite (E250), sodium nitrate (E251) and potassium nitrate (E252). We do not undertake to judge how harmless they are; everyone decides for themselves whether they are ready to consume such products or whether it is better to use natural ones, without any kind of additives. But remember, sausage production and canned fish impossible without these additives. The consumption of such products is not recommended for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys.

The consequence of consuming products with dangerous additives may be the development urolithiasis, malignant neoplasms, upset stomach, increased blood pressure, skin rashes, respiratory disorders and atherosclerosis.

Safe E supplements

It is much easier to remember such additives, because there are very few of them - these are natural acetic acid (E260), citric acid (E330) and baking soda (E500).

Supplements are also relatively safe E101, E160, E161, E270, E290, E296, E306-309, E322, E375, E338, E440, E916-917. However, these additives should be used with caution in baby food.

The listed supplements in some cases help digest food, remove toxic and harmful substances from the intestines, strengthen the immune system and skeletal system. For example, lecithin (E322) is an essential substance that improves thought processes, memory and promotes energy production, necessary for the body throughout the day.

Alexander Zakharov. 2002-2017

I offer a unique selection of E-additive tables. Most of this information has not yet been translated into Russian or was published separately and not systematized. So if you are concerned about your health, then print out this page and keep it somewhere in your kitchen.

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

Judging by 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 findings are shocking:

E700 - E800 - spare indexes

* - 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)

Preservatives (E-200 -- E-299)

Antioxidants (E300-E399)

Stabilizers (E400-E499)

Emulsifiers (E500-E599)

Flavor and aroma enhancers (E-600 - E-699)

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