Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #24

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.

Note: The codes *, 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...