FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Biphenyl - may cause nausea, vomiting, eye, nose irritation.
X A Blue No. 1 - see FD&C Blue No. 1.
X A Blue No. 2 - see FD&C Blue No. 2.
X Boric acid - highly toxic; ingestion and topical application have caused poisoning.
C Borneol - 27; may cause gastrointestinal disturbances, dizziness, convulsions.
X Bromated flour – see potassium bromate.
X A Brominated vegetable oil - 19, 24; has caused death in lab animals; stored in body fat; linked to major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems; on FDA suspect list; banned in Belgium, Sweden and Great Britain.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
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FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
* S Beta Carotene - 38; precursor to vitamin A; see
nutrient additives.
S Beta glucans – acomponent of cellulose.
* X A BHA - 7, 40; can cause liver and kidney damage,
behavioral problems, infertility, weakened
immune system, birth defects, cancer; should be
avoided by infants, young children, pregnant
women and those sensitive to aspirin.
* X A BHT - 7; see BHA; banned in England.
C Blackstrap molasses - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 11-15
grams of sugars; contains small amounts of
minerals, but is still 65% sucrose.
* S Biotin - B vitamin; see nutrient additives.
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* S Beta Carotene - 38; precursor to vitamin A; see
nutrient additives.
S Beta glucans – acomponent of cellulose.
* X A BHA - 7, 40; can cause liver and kidney damage,
behavioral problems, infertility, weakened
immune system, birth defects, cancer; should be
avoided by infants, young children, pregnant
women and those sensitive to aspirin.
* X A BHT - 7; see BHA; banned in England.
C Blackstrap molasses - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 11-15
grams of sugars; contains small amounts of
minerals, but is still 65% sucrose.
* S Biotin - B vitamin; see nutrient additives.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #30
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Benzyl acetate - 27; may cause gastrointestinal
upset.
C Benzyl acetoacetate - 27; see benzyl acetate.
C Benzyl alcohol - 9; may cause diarrhea,
vomiting; see benzaldehyde.
C Benzyl ethyl ether - 27; narcotic in large
amounts.
C Benzyl formate - 27; narcotic in large amounts.
C Bergamot - 27; may cause sensitivity to light.
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C Benzyl acetate - 27; may cause gastrointestinal
upset.
C Benzyl acetoacetate - 27; see benzyl acetate.
C Benzyl alcohol - 9; may cause diarrhea,
vomiting; see benzaldehyde.
C Benzyl ethyl ether - 27; narcotic in large
amounts.
C Benzyl formate - 27; narcotic in large amounts.
C Bergamot - 27; may cause sensitivity to light.
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #29
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
* C Bentonite - 51; see aluminum silicate.
* C Benzaldehyde - 9; may cause central nervous system depression, decreased sex drive, immune system stress.
* C A Benzoate of soda - 40; can cause skin rashes, gastrointestinal upset, hyperactivity in children, neurological disorders; has caused birth defects in lab animals; moderately toxic if swallowed; those with asthma or liver problems should avoid.
* C A Benzoic acid - 6, 40, see benzoate of soda.
* C Benzoic aldehyde - 9; see benzaldehyde.
* C Benzoyl peroxide - 13, 18; destroys vitamin A,
C, E, may cause skin rashes.
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* C Bentonite - 51; see aluminum silicate.
* C Benzaldehyde - 9; may cause central nervous system depression, decreased sex drive, immune system stress.
* C A Benzoate of soda - 40; can cause skin rashes, gastrointestinal upset, hyperactivity in children, neurological disorders; has caused birth defects in lab animals; moderately toxic if swallowed; those with asthma or liver problems should avoid.
* C A Benzoic acid - 6, 40, see benzoate of soda.
* C Benzoic aldehyde - 9; see benzaldehyde.
* C Benzoyl peroxide - 13, 18; destroys vitamin A,
C, E, may cause skin rashes.
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #28
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Banana oil - see amyl acetate.
C Barbados molasses - 49; see sucrose.
C Barley malt - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 6 grams of
sugar; better tolerated by people with blood
sugar disorders, all sweeteners best avoided, may
contain free glutamates; see sucrose, MSG.
* S A Beeswax - 19, 27, 29.
o S Beet powder – 38.
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C Banana oil - see amyl acetate.
C Barbados molasses - 49; see sucrose.
C Barley malt - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 6 grams of
sugar; better tolerated by people with blood
sugar disorders, all sweeteners best avoided, may
contain free glutamates; see sucrose, MSG.
* S A Beeswax - 19, 27, 29.
o S Beet powder – 38.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #27
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
X A Azo dyes - 10; may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, hay fever, itching, high blood pressure; see artificial color....
C Azodicarbonamide - 34; not adequately tested.
S Azulene - naturally occuring plant compound found in chamomile tea.
S Bakers yeast glycan - 19, 46, 51.
S Bakers yeast protein - 33.
C A Baking powder - 18, may contain corn; double acting may contain aluminum.
* C Baking soda - see sodium bicarbonate.
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X A Azo dyes - 10; may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, hay fever, itching, high blood pressure; see artificial color....
C Azodicarbonamide - 34; not adequately tested.
S Azulene - naturally occuring plant compound found in chamomile tea.
S Bakers yeast glycan - 19, 46, 51.
S Bakers yeast protein - 33.
C A Baking powder - 18, may contain corn; double acting may contain aluminum.
* C Baking soda - see sodium bicarbonate.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #26
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.
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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.
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Monday, August 14, 2006
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.
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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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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
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.
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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.
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Monday, August 07, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #23
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.
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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.
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Friday, August 04, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #22
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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #20
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
X A Alkyl gallate - may cause liver problems.
C Alkyl sulfates - may cause skin rashes.
* S Allspice - 27.
* C Allyl isothiocyanate - 27; toxic; may cause skin
problems.
C A Allyl sulfide - may cause breathing difficulty,
kidney, liver problems.
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X A Alkyl gallate - may cause liver problems.
C Alkyl sulfates - may cause skin rashes.
* S Allspice - 27.
* C Allyl isothiocyanate - 27; toxic; may cause skin
problems.
C A Allyl sulfide - may cause breathing difficulty,
kidney, liver problems.
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #19
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
S A Albumins - 46, 50, 51; may be egg, milk based.
* S Alfalfa - 27.
* C1 Alginates - 17, 28, 46, 50; possible pregnancy
complications.
* C1 Alginic acid - 5, 46; may cause birth defects.
C Alitame – 11; related to aspartame; not
adequately tested; awaiting approval.
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S A Albumins - 46, 50, 51; may be egg, milk based.
* S Alfalfa - 27.
* C1 Alginates - 17, 28, 46, 50; possible pregnancy
complications.
* C1 Alginic acid - 5, 46; may cause birth defects.
C Alitame – 11; related to aspartame; not
adequately tested; awaiting approval.
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #18
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C A Acetylated mono- and diglycerides - 19, see
mono- & diglycerides.
* S Aconitic acid - 27.
* S Adiptic acid - 1, 27, 40.
* C A Agar-agar - 17, 32, 46, 51; may cause flatulence,
bloating; may have laxative effect.
C Aguamiel - 49; derived from cactus; use sparingly.
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C A Acetylated mono- and diglycerides - 19, see
mono- & diglycerides.
* S Aconitic acid - 27.
* S Adiptic acid - 1, 27, 40.
* C A Agar-agar - 17, 32, 46, 51; may cause flatulence,
bloating; may have laxative effect.
C Aguamiel - 49; derived from cactus; use sparingly.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #17
FOOD ADDITIVES Continued...
C Acetate - 27; may cause stomach irritation in
large amounts.
* C Acetic acid - 1, 27; may cause gastrointestinal
distress, skin rashes, eye irritation.
* S Acetoin - 27.
C Acetone peroxide - 13, 34, not adequately tested.
* S Acetyl methylcarbinol - 27.
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C Acetate - 27; may cause stomach irritation in
large amounts.
* C Acetic acid - 1, 27; may cause gastrointestinal
distress, skin rashes, eye irritation.
* S Acetoin - 27.
C Acetone peroxide - 13, 34, not adequately tested.
* S Acetyl methylcarbinol - 27.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #16
FOOD ADDITIVES
* C A Acacia gum - 17, 19, 46; may cause skin rashes;
not adequately tested.
X Acesulfame-K - 11, "Sunette"; may cause low
blood sugar attacks; causes cancer, elevated
cholesterol in lab animals; not adequately tested.
X Acesulfame-potassium - same as acesulfame-K.
C A Acetal - may cause breathing difficulty, heart
problems, high blood pressure; central nervous
system depressant.
* C Acetaldehyde - 9; irritant to mucous membranes,
central nervous system depressant, large doses
may cause death.
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* C A Acacia gum - 17, 19, 46; may cause skin rashes;
not adequately tested.
X Acesulfame-K - 11, "Sunette"; may cause low
blood sugar attacks; causes cancer, elevated
cholesterol in lab animals; not adequately tested.
X Acesulfame-potassium - same as acesulfame-K.
C A Acetal - may cause breathing difficulty, heart
problems, high blood pressure; central nervous
system depressant.
* C Acetaldehyde - 9; irritant to mucous membranes,
central nervous system depressant, large doses
may cause death.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #15
HOW TO IDENTIFY GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCE Continued ...
If the number is:
4 digits it's conventionally grown.
5 digits starting with 9 it's organically grown.
5 digits starting with 8 it's genetically modified
At this time, there is no way of knowing if the ingredients in packaged or canned foods have been genetically modified, unless they're organic. Organically grown foods are not genetically modified.
Learn more about food additives.
If the number is:
4 digits it's conventionally grown.
5 digits starting with 9 it's organically grown.
5 digits starting with 8 it's genetically modified
At this time, there is no way of knowing if the ingredients in packaged or canned foods have been genetically modified, unless they're organic. Organically grown foods are not genetically modified.
Learn more about food additives.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Excerpts from FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide... #14
HOW TO IDENTIFY GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCE
If you’re eating non-organically grown food, you’re probably eating some genetically modified food without even knowing it. Genetically modified food has been on the marketplace for some time now. It’s not labeled and it doesn’t appear that labeling will be required anytime in the near future.
If you’re eating non-organically grown food, you’re probably eating some genetically modified food without even knowing it. Genetically modified food has been on the marketplace for some time now. It’s not labeled and it doesn’t appear that labeling will be required anytime in the near future.
You can, however, tell if the fresh fruits and vegetables you buy have been genetically modified by those irritating little stickers that they put on the produce...
Details next time...
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Answer to the Splenda Quiz
Answer: added chlorine.
Beware, Splenda is not benign as the manufacturer says it is. There is evidence that it can do harm.
Splenda is one of a group of artificial sweeteners that really should be avoided because of the danger of adverse effects on your health.
Learn more about the harmful effects of food additives.
Learn more about healthy eating.
Beware, Splenda is not benign as the manufacturer says it is. There is evidence that it can do harm.
Splenda is one of a group of artificial sweeteners that really should be avoided because of the danger of adverse effects on your health.
Learn more about the harmful effects of food additives.
Learn more about healthy eating.
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