Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #38

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

* C A    Calcium lactate - 3, 14, 23, 52; may cause cardiac or gastrointestinal disturbances; may be corn or milk based; see nutrient additives.

* S    Calcium oxide - 1, 18, 52; skin, mucous membrane irritant; see nutrient additives.

* S    Calcium pantothenate - vitamin B5; see nutrient additives.

C    Calcium peroxide - 13, 18; not adequately tested.

* C    Calcium phosphate - 13, 18, 50; see nutrient additives; may reduce mineral absorption; may cause kidney damage.

* C A    Calcium propionate – 6, 40; can trigger behavioral changes.


Note: The codes *, S, C, 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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