Comment : Obtained from seaweed. Recently demonstrated its relationship to cancer, since the treatment with ethylene oxide (to be used for the cold sterilization of the product) is formed of ethylene chlorohydrin, which is highly carcinogenic activity. There are also toxic properties associated with ulceration and cancer. The most serious injuries have breakdown products of Carrageenan. Although it is used in natural form in the gut during degradation produce different degradation products.
E410 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)
Comment : Prepared from certain acacia. Used in lollipops and more. sucking candies, spices, some flour products, sauces, fruit juices, often decaf chocolate substitutes. Can lower blood cholesterol.
E452 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)
Warning : Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Comment : Mineral salt. Used as a laxative and for fixing dyes in textile industry. Taken in large quantities to disturb the normal ratio of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
E508 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)