Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #51

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

* 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.

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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