Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #49

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

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.

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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