Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #21

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

* C     Almond oil - 27; very toxic if not distilled to
remove hydrocyanic acid; nontoxic if distilled.

C     Aloe extract - may cause gastrointestinal distress,
kidney problems.

* S A     Alpha tocopherol - vitamin E; may be corn,
peanut, soy based; see alpha tocopherol acetate.

S     Alpha tocopherol acetate - vitamin E; large doses
may be harmful if high blood pressure; see
nutrient additives.

C     Alum - see aluminum.


Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3

The numbers after the additive name are defined on page 8-11 in FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide...