Comment : Banned in Sweden, USA and Norway. A synthetically produced from coal tar. Used in frozen peas, mint jellies and sauces, cakes and bread crumbs.
Warning : Consumption in large quantities is dangerous to health. The liver fails to process it instantly into energy and converts it into fat. Increases the risk of cardiovascular problems, insulin resistance and diabetes.
Comment : Provides the body with only calories without minerals, vitamins and other nutrients.
E440 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)
Comment : Was detected mainly in the cortex of the apples. Used to thicken jams, jellies, sauces. In large quantities can lead to the formation of gases, and gastrointestinal discomfort.