Monday, November 20, 2006

Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #40

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

X A    Camphor oil - 27; has caused fetal death in pregnant women; toxic effects in adults.

* S    Candelilla wax - 29.

X    Canola oil – toxic; genetically engineered from rapeseed oil; processed at extremely high temperatures; depletes body stores of vitamin E; contains trans fats; caused kidney, heart, thyroid and adrenal problems in lab animals; depresses the immune system; blocks enzyme function; no studies done on humans for safety.

o C    Canthaxanthin - 38; not adequately tested.

C    Caprenin - 21; not adequately tested.

* S    Caprylic acid - 9.

Note: The codes *, o, S, 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...

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