FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
SA Ascorbates - 7; may be corn based; see ascorbic acid.
* S A Ascorbic acid - 1, 7; synthetic vitamin C; see nutrient additives; can enhance mineral absorption, can inhibit nitrosamine formation; may be corn based.
* S Ascorbyl palmitate - 7, see ascorbic acid.
X Aspartame - 11; may cause brain damage in phenylketonurics; may cause central nervous system disturbances, menstrual difficulties; may affect brain development in unborn fetus.
C Aspergillus oryzae - 29; may be carcinogenic.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Monday, August 14, 2006
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S Annatto - 27, 38.
C A Arabinogalactan - 12, 19, 46, 51; not adequately
tested.
S Arrowroot – no known toxicity.
X Artemisia - 27; may cause headaches, nervous
system irritation, gastrointestinal distress, coma,
death in large amounts.
X A Artificial color FD & C, U.S certified food color -
contribute to hyperactivity in children; may
contribute to learning and visual disorders, nerve
damage; may be carcinogenic; see FD&C Colors.
C A Artificial flavoring – may contain MSG or HVP; may cause reproductive disorders, developmental problems; not adequately tested.
C Artificial sweeteners - associated with health
problems; see specific sweetener.
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S Annatto - 27, 38.
C A Arabinogalactan - 12, 19, 46, 51; not adequately
tested.
S Arrowroot – no known toxicity.
X Artemisia - 27; may cause headaches, nervous
system irritation, gastrointestinal distress, coma,
death in large amounts.
X A Artificial color FD & C, U.S certified food color -
contribute to hyperactivity in children; may
contribute to learning and visual disorders, nerve
damage; may be carcinogenic; see FD&C Colors.
C A Artificial flavoring – may contain MSG or HVP; may cause reproductive disorders, developmental problems; not adequately tested.
C Artificial sweeteners - associated with health
problems; see specific sweetener.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
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FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Amyl acetate - 27; may cause central nervous
system depression, headaches, fatigue, mucous
membrane irritation.
X Amyl alcohol - 27; highly toxic, has caused
deaths.
C A Amylases – 18; may be soy based, genetically
modified.
* C A Anethole - 9; may cause mouth ulcers, burning
sensation in mouth.
* C A Angelica - may cause sensitivity to light.
C Animal or vegetable shortening - associated with
heart disease, hardening of the arteries, elevated
cholesterol levels.
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C Amyl acetate - 27; may cause central nervous
system depression, headaches, fatigue, mucous
membrane irritation.
X Amyl alcohol - 27; highly toxic, has caused
deaths.
C A Amylases – 18; may be soy based, genetically
modified.
* C A Anethole - 9; may cause mouth ulcers, burning
sensation in mouth.
* C A Angelica - may cause sensitivity to light.
C Animal or vegetable shortening - associated with
heart disease, hardening of the arteries, elevated
cholesterol levels.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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Monday, August 07, 2006
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FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Amasake - 49; may contain aspergillus oryzae, a
suspected carcinogen.
X A Ammonia - corrosive; toxic if inhaled; eye and mucous membrane irritant; can burn eyes and skin; can cause permanent damage; may cause mouth ulcers, nausea, kidney, liver problems.
* C Ammonium alginate - see ammonia, alginates.
* C Ammonium bicarbonate - 33; may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium carbonate - see ammonia.
C Ammonium carrageenan - see ammonia,
carrageenan.
C A Ammonium caseinate - 50; see ammonia,
casein.
* X Ammonium chloride - may cause gastrointestinal
distress; toxic if ingested in large amounts; may cause irreversible damage; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium citrate - 23, 26, 44; see ammonia.
* X A Ammonium glutamate - 26; see ammonia,
MSG.
C Ammonium hydrogen carbonate - ammonium
bicarbonate; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium hydroxide - see ammonia.
* C Ammonium isovalerate - see ammonia.
* C Ammonium phosphate - see ammonia
phosphates.
* C Ammonium sulfate - 18; see ammonia.
X A Ammonium sulfite - 7, 40; see sodium bisulfite.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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C Amasake - 49; may contain aspergillus oryzae, a
suspected carcinogen.
X A Ammonia - corrosive; toxic if inhaled; eye and mucous membrane irritant; can burn eyes and skin; can cause permanent damage; may cause mouth ulcers, nausea, kidney, liver problems.
* C Ammonium alginate - see ammonia, alginates.
* C Ammonium bicarbonate - 33; may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium carbonate - see ammonia.
C Ammonium carrageenan - see ammonia,
carrageenan.
C A Ammonium caseinate - 50; see ammonia,
casein.
* X Ammonium chloride - may cause gastrointestinal
distress; toxic if ingested in large amounts; may cause irreversible damage; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium citrate - 23, 26, 44; see ammonia.
* X A Ammonium glutamate - 26; see ammonia,
MSG.
C Ammonium hydrogen carbonate - ammonium
bicarbonate; see ammonia.
* C Ammonium hydroxide - see ammonia.
* C Ammonium isovalerate - see ammonia.
* C Ammonium phosphate - see ammonia
phosphates.
* C Ammonium sulfate - 18; see ammonia.
X A Ammonium sulfite - 7, 40; see sodium bisulfite.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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Friday, August 04, 2006
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FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Aluminum - may be associated with senility,
memory problems, kidney problems,
neurological problems, mouth ulcers, mineral
malabsorption; not adequately tested.
* C Aluminum ammonium sulfate - 4; may cause
vomiting; see aluminum, ammonium.
* C Aluminum calcium silicate - 4; see aluminum.
C Aluminum chloride - see aluminum.
* C Aluminum hydroxide - 33; may cause
constipation; see aluminum.
C Aluminum nicotinate - may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see aluminum, niacin.
* C Aluminum potassium sulfate - may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see aluminum.
* C Aluminum silicate - 51; has caused death in lab
animals; see aluminum.
* C Aluminum sodium sulfate - see aluminum.
* C Aluminum sulfate - see aluminum.
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C Aluminum - may be associated with senility,
memory problems, kidney problems,
neurological problems, mouth ulcers, mineral
malabsorption; not adequately tested.
* C Aluminum ammonium sulfate - 4; may cause
vomiting; see aluminum, ammonium.
* C Aluminum calcium silicate - 4; see aluminum.
C Aluminum chloride - see aluminum.
* C Aluminum hydroxide - 33; may cause
constipation; see aluminum.
C Aluminum nicotinate - may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see aluminum, niacin.
* C Aluminum potassium sulfate - may cause
gastrointestinal distress; see aluminum.
* C Aluminum silicate - 51; has caused death in lab
animals; see aluminum.
* C Aluminum sodium sulfate - see aluminum.
* C Aluminum sulfate - see aluminum.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #21
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
* C Almond oil - 27; very toxic if not distilled to
remove hydrocyanic acid; nontoxic if distilled.
C Aloe extract - may cause gastrointestinal distress,
kidney problems.
* S A Alpha tocopherol - vitamin E; may be corn,
peanut, soy based; see alpha tocopherol acetate.
S Alpha tocopherol acetate - vitamin E; large doses
may be harmful if high blood pressure; see
nutrient additives.
C Alum - see aluminum.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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* C Almond oil - 27; very toxic if not distilled to
remove hydrocyanic acid; nontoxic if distilled.
C Aloe extract - may cause gastrointestinal distress,
kidney problems.
* S A Alpha tocopherol - vitamin E; may be corn,
peanut, soy based; see alpha tocopherol acetate.
S Alpha tocopherol acetate - vitamin E; large doses
may be harmful if high blood pressure; see
nutrient additives.
C Alum - see aluminum.
Note: The codes *, C, A, X are defined in Excerpt #3
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