Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #37

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

S A    Calcium fumarate - 1; may contain corn.

* C A    Calcium gluconate - 14, 23, 26, 44; may cause gastrointestinal upset, heart problems; may be corn sugar based.

* S    Calcium glycerophosphate - see nutrient additives.

* C    Calcium hexametaphosphate - 19, 44, 50; see calcium phosphate.

* C    Calcium hydroxide - 23; lye, skin irritant.

* C1A    Calcium iodate - 17, 18; caution if thyroid problems.

Note: The codes *, S, C, C1, A are defined in Excerpt #3

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

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