FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
* C1 Cream of tartar - 1, 4, 33; caution if kidney or heart problems.
C Croscarmellose sodium – see sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
C Crospovidone – ingredient found in drugs and nutritional supplements; low toxicity; not considered a health hazard by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee for Food Additives; safety testing data not available.
* C1A Cuprous iodide - 17, 18; caution if thyroid problems.
S Cyanocobalamin - vitamin B12; see nutrient additives.
X Cyclamates - 11; banned; no longer believed to be carcinogenic, but increases the effect of other carcinogens; manufacturers petitioning FDA to rescind ban.
Note: The codes *, S, C, C1, X and 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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