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The Most Dangerous Food Additives: How Common Are the Most Harmful "E"s
07.03.2024 14:23
When buying food products in a store, you need to pay attention not only to the expiration date and the integrity of the packaging, but also to the composition of the product.
People have already become accustomed to the fact that the packaging contains letters and numbers, instead of long and complex names from a chemistry course.
But this doesn't make food additives any less harmful.
We will tell you which of them are the most dangerous and in what products they are found.
E103
It is an alkanite and causes cancer. The substance is banned in most countries of the world.
E121
A dye (citrus red) produced artificially. Banned in Russia, but used in the US in sweet sodas, candies, alcohol, ice cream, and even dairy products.
E123
Amaranth (red), which has a negative effect on reproductive function, causes runny nose and rash.
Found in breakfast cereals, baking mixes, jellies, and cosmetics.
E128
Not prohibited, but limited. The additive is used to prepare sausages containing grains and legumes.
E216
Increases the risk of breast cancer in women. In men, it can cause infertility. Found in chocolate, candies, pates.
E217
Preservative. Used for the preparation of meat and confectionery products.
It causes headaches, has a negative effect on bowel function, causes hyperactivity in children and has a negative effect on the nervous system.
E240
Formaldehyde. This substance has never been of any use to anyone. It provokes the development of oncology. It is not surprising, because this additive is used in the production of plastic, chipboard and other finishing materials.
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