E900

Dimethyl polysiloxane

silicone based

E901#

Beeswaxes

glazing agent, used to wax fruit; see bee products; occasionally causes allergic reactions

E903

Carnauba wax

derived from a South American palm; used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit;
occasionally causes allergic reactions

E904#

Shellac

derived from insects; occasionally causes irritations of the skin

E905#

Paraffins, Microcrystalline wax

may inhibit absorption of fats and fat soluble vitamins, mild laxative, there may be a link to bowel cancer; used on sweets, in processing yeast, vitamin tablets, dried fruit, confectionary, collagen

E907#

Refined microcrystalline wax

avoid it, banned in some countries

E913#

Lanolin

derived from sheep wool

E920#

L-Cystein

flour treatment agent derived from animal hair and chicken feathers

E921#

L-Cystin

see E920

E924

Potassium bromate

large quantities can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pain. Typical products are flour products

E925

Chlorine

destroys nutrients, carcinogen, in some areas tab water is contaminated with it, to make it 'safer' to drink. Typical products are flour products

E926

Chlorine dioxide

well.....basically see 925

E927

Azodicarbonamide

avoid it, banned in some countries

E928

Benzoyl peroxide

approved by FDA* for bleaching the carotenoids in refined flours; asthmatics and people with a history of allergies BEWARE, see 210

E931

Nitrogen

used in freezing and vacuum packing; seems safe

E932

Nitrous oxide

seems quite safe in small quantities

E950

Acesulphane potassium

?

E951#

Aspartame

artificial sweetener, too many adverse effects possible to list, some people are allergic to aspartame, migraine headaches a common reaction in these people

E952

Cyclamic acid

calcium & sodium cyclamate, artificial sweetener; known to cause migraines and other reactions, can be carcinogenic, caused damage ot rats testicles and mouse embriyos in tests, banned in the US and UK due its links with cancer

E954

Saccharines

calcium & sodium saccharin; artificial sweetener derived from toluene (a known carcinogen); banned in 1977 in the US, but reinstated subject to strict labelling starting: "Use of this product may be hazardous to your health, this product contains saccharin which has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals"

E957

Thaumatin

artificial sweetener, a protein derived from the tropical plant Thaumococcus danielli; used to sweeten wines, bread and fruit

E9120

Maltitol, Hydrogenated glucose syrup

humectant, starch decomposed with digestive enzymes; used in confectionery, dried fruits, low-joule foods; laxative in high concentrations

E967

Xylitol

humectant, found in raspberries, plums, lettuce and endives, though produced for commercial purposes from wood pulp; caused kidney stones and a diuretic effect on test rats: a waste of time and the lives of the rats, for the JEFCA in 1983 ruled the tests invalid in relation to humans, the symptoms caused by 'physiological disturbances' in the rats!, we can only imagine what conditions led to upset rats; used in low-joule foods and carbohydratemodified sweets, icecream and jams

E999

Quillaia extract

foaming agent, emulsifier, natural surfactant; derived from chilean soap bark tree (Quillaia Saponaria); used in beer and soda; known to promote healing and reduce excessive oiliness in the skin

E1100#

Amylase

derived from mould mushroom or pig pancreas

E1200

Polydextrose

seems safe in small doses

E1201

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

dispersing agent, coating for tablets; used in artificial sweeteners

E1202

Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone

clarifying agent for wine, colour and colloidal stabiliser

E1400-E1450

Starches

no known adverse effects

E1505

Triethyl acetate

part becomes alcohol in the body

E1510

Ethanol

alcohol

E1517, E1518#

Glycerol acetates

humectants and solvent derived from glycerol; used to coat fresh fruit in the US

E1520

Propylene glycol

humectants, wetting agent, dispersing agent, petroleum based; its glycerine like taste has made it popular for children's medications and other elixirs; used in many topical creams and ointments, cosmetics, hair products and deodorants; has been linked with fatal heart attacks (when given intravenously), central nervous system depression and cosmetic or pharmaceutical contact dermatitis