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* C A    Diglycerides - see mono- & diglycerides.

* S    Dilauryl thiodipropionate – 7; antioxidant.

* S    Dill - 27; can cause sensitivity to light.

C    Dill oil - 27; potentially toxic in large amounts; use cautiously if epileptic.

S    Dillseed - 27.

C    Dimethylpolysiloxane - 5; possibility of asbestos contamination; may cause kidney problems.


Note: The codes *, C, A and S are defined in Excerpt #3

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* C A    Diacylglycerol – see mono- & diglycerides.

* C    Dibasic ammonium phosphate - see ammonium, phosphates.

* C    Dibasic calcium phosphate - see calcium phosphate.

* C    Dibasic potassium phosphate - see potassium phosphate.

* C    Dicalcium phosphate - see calcium phosphate.

X    Dichlorvos – pesticide used on produce, flea collars, food packaging; possible carcinogen, teratogen.

Note: The codes *, C, A and X are defined in Excerpt #3

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S    Devan Sweet - 49; see rice syrup powder.

C    Dextrans - may be carcinogenic.

* C A    Dextrin - 17, 51; may be from wheat or corn.

* C A    Dextrose - 49; see corn syrup.

* C    Diacetyl - 9; not adequately tested.

* C A    Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- & diglycerides - 19; see mono- & diglycerides.

Note: The codes *, S, C and A are defined in Excerpt #3

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* S    D-Pantothenyl alcohol - see nutrient additives.

S    Date sugar - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains equivalent of 3 grams of sugars; all sweeteners best avoided.

* C A    Datem – see diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- & diglycerides.

S    7-Dehydrocholesterol - vitamin D3; see nutrient additives.

* C    Decanal – 9; moderately toxic if swallowed; eye and skin irritant.


Note: The codes *, S, C and A are defined in Excerpt #3

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