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* C1    Cream of tartar - 1, 4, 33; caution if kidney or heart problems.

C    Croscarmellose sodium – see sodium carboxymethylcellulose.

C    Crospovidone – ingredient found in drugs and nutritional supplements; low toxicity; not considered a health hazard by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee for Food Additives; safety testing data not available.

* C1A    Cuprous iodide - 17, 18; caution if thyroid problems.

S    Cyanocobalamin - vitamin B12; see nutrient additives.

X    Cyclamates - 11; banned; no longer believed to be carcinogenic, but increases the effect of other carcinogens; manufacturers petitioning FDA to rescind ban.


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* C    Copper sulfate - most highly irritating copper salt; see copper salts.

* S A    Corn gluten - 42, 50.

C    Corn protein – see free glutamates.

* C    Corn silk - 27; not adequately tested.

* C A    Corn starch - 51; may cause hay fever, eye, nose irritation.

* C A    Corn sugar - see corn syrup.

* C A    Corn syrup – 49, 51; associated with blood sugar problems, depression, fatigue, B-vitamin deficiency, hyperactivity, tooth decay, periodontal disease, indigestion.

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C    Copper carbonate - see copper salts.

C    Copper chloride - see copper salts.

* C    Copper gluconate - see copper salts.

C    Copper hydroxide - see copper salts.

C    Copper orthophosphate - see copper salts.

C    Copper oxide - see copper salts.

C    Copper pyrophosphate - see copper salts.

C    Copper salts - see nutrient additives; skin and
mucous membrane irritants; can cause vomiting.

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X A    Coal tar dyes - 10; may cause hay fever, skin rashes, nausea, itching, gastrointestinal distress, high blood pressure; see artificial color....

o C A    Cochineal - 38; see carmine.

* C    Cocoa - contains caffeine-like chemical; Dutch process cocoa processed with alkali; see caffeine.

* S    Coconut oil – helps the body metabolize fatty acids; substitute for butter; use for frying and baking; use only non-hydrogenated.

C    Coffee – possible carcinogen.

* C    Confectioner's glaze - 30; no studies evaluating safety in food use.

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* C A    Cloves - 9; see cassia oil.

C    Clove bud oil - 27; has caused gastrointestinal irritation in lab animals.

C    Clove leaf oil - 27; see clove bud oil.

C    Clove stem oil - 27; see clove bud oil.

* C    Clover - may cause sensitivity to light.

* C    CMC - see carboxymethylcellulose.

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