Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #25

FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...

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

The numbers after the additive name are defined on page 8-11 in FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide...