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They are everywhere ... and yet we do not see them. Who ? Food additives.

Look at any ingredient list on a product purchased from the supermarket.

And you will see them on the labels. They hide behind the letter E.

The agro-food industries have the obligation to include them in the composition of the products.

And some of them are to be avoided, because they hide substances dangerous for our health ...

So here is the list of food additives dangerous for your health, including 20 very dangerous ingredients. Look :

Click here to print the PDF table here and keep it with you when you shop.

Because buying products made from flour, sugar, eggs ... yes!

But buy products full of additives that are harmful to your health and that of children, no thanks!

20 very harmful additives

- E102

- E104

- E110

- E110

- E120

- E124

- E129

- E150c

- E150d

- E210

- E211

- E212

- E213

- E249

- E250

- E251

- E252

- E284

- E285

- E320

Dangerous

E120 - E123 - E131 - E171 - E319 - E338 - E339 - E340 - E341 - E343 - E432 - E433 - E434 - E435 - E436 - E442 - E450 - E451 - E452 - E466 E468 - E469 - E471 - E47c2b - E47 - E472e - E472f - E473 E474 - E475 - E476 - E477 - E479b - E481 - E482 - E491 E492 - E493 E494 - E495 - E520 - E522 - E523 - E541 - E551 - E552 - E553b - E2120 - E552 - E553b - E2120 - E554 - E553b E622 - E623 - E624- E625 - E950 - E951 - E952- E954 - E955 - E962 - E1410 - E1412 - E1413 - E1414 - E 1442 - E1452

Carcinogenic

E104 - E950 - E249 - E250 - E251 - E214 - E215 - E216 - E217 - E218 - E219 - E131 - E132 - E133 - E249

Danger for children

E210 - E212 - E213 - E104 - E122 - E211 - E338 - E252

Suspicious

E951 - E954 - E141 - E173

Prohibited

E103 - E105 - E111 - E121 - E123 - E125 - E125 - E130 - E152 - E171

Gastric disturbances

E338 - E339 - E340 - E341 - E343 - E450 - E461 - E462 - E463 - E465 - E466

Skin diseases

E151 - E160 - E231 - E232 - E239 - E311 - E312 - E320 - E907 - E951 - E1105

Intestinal disorders

E154 - E626 - E627 - E628 - E629 - E630 - E631 - E631 - E632 - E633 - E634 - E635

Blood pressure

E154 - E250 - E252

Click here to print this list in PDF format.

Harmless food additives

But let's not mix it up! Certain food additives do not represent any danger to health.

Thus, natural extracts are not dangerous. This is the case with beta-carotene extracted from carrots, which is found under the name E160.

Among the harmless food additives, there are also natural colors: E100 for turmeric, E150 for caramel or E160c for paprika.

These food additives are found in many foods, including organic products.

Taste enhancers

Some additives are used to enhance the taste of dishes.

Very handy when an industrial dish is bland ... add a pinch of magic chemical powder and presto, we have a dish with taste.

Very often, we use glutamate, the famous E621 (or E622, E623, E624, E625), or MSG of its little name

It is found in a large number of products, such as crisps, sauces, savory or sweet biscuits and industrially prepared dishes, and in particular ready-made Asian dishes.

The problem is that in large amounts glutamate is toxic to neurons, especially in children.

Another consequence, it disrupts our appetite by disrupting our hormones.

Because of it, we become addicted to certain foods ... such as crisps!

In addition, it has a bad influence on our blood sugar, which promotes diabetes.

It can also accelerate the premature aging of the brain.

To discover : The Recipe for Delicious Homemade Chips with Potato Peelings.

Industrial dyes

Industrial dyes give food beautiful colors: a very pink ham, brightly colored candies ...

They are found under the code E100 to E199, for example E124 for red.

But unlike natural dyes, industrial dyes are dangerous.

Blue, cochineal red and quinoline yellow dyes should be avoided at all costs.

Studies have suggested a link between the consumption of these dyes and hyperactivity, behavioral disturbances, headaches, impaired vision and ultimately increased risk of cancer.

Note that since January 1, 2020, the additive E171 (titanium dioxide) used for its opacifying and coloring properties (white) is prohibited in food ...

... but not in cosmetics or drugs.

One more reason to make your own cosmetics!

Conservatives

Preservatives can be found under code E200.

As their name suggests, they allow a product to be stored for longer.

It is in this category that we find the infamous parabens.

Remember that parabens are accused of disrupting female hormones and promoting certain cancers, including breast cancer.

Nitrates, sodium and potassium nitrites (E250 and E251) are also classified in this category.

They are found in particular in cold meats and ham, but also in certain industrial cheeses and fish.

A large consumption of sodium nitrates causes asthma, hyperactivity, dizziness, drops in blood pressure or even nausea.

Another problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) considers them as probable carcinogens, in particular for colorectal cancers.

In the category of preservatives, there is another additive to avoid absolutely: it is sodium benzoate (E211).

It is found a lot in sodas, pies, and store-bought jams.

So many sweet products that children are fond of. Thus, the amounts of E211 absorbed each day can quickly be significant.

The problem is, this additive is believed to promote hyperactivity in children. Hypersensitivity and allergic reactions have also been noted.

Phosphates

Also not recommended are the additives E 450, E451 and E452 which combine phosphates.

And for good reason: they promote cardiovascular and kidney problems.

Absorbed in too large a quantity, they increase the risk of developing certain cancers.

It is often found in sodas, industrial cheeses, cold cuts and industrial baking.

To discover : How Soda IS DESTROYING Your Body.

Emulsifiers

Emulsifiers are used to give a pleasant texture to the food product you buy.

They are often present in ice creams, yogurts and mousses.

Their little code name is E491, E492, E493, E494, E495 ...

They are accused of unbalancing the intestinal flora.

But they also increase the porosity of the walls of the intestine.

They can also promote inflammation, allergies, diabetes and colon cancer.

Artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners make it taste like sugar without adding calories.

This allows us some deviations without weighing on the balance ...

But sweeteners found under codes E950 to E968 (aspartame, sucralose, cyclamate, neotame, saccharin, compounds) should also be avoided.

Why ? Because they can be the cause of chronic fatigue, migraines and even promote neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

To discover : Here are the 4 Best And 4 Worst Sugar Substitutes For Your Health.

Results

And there you have it, you now know all the food additives to avoid like the plague when you do your shopping :-)

For more information on food additives, see the What to Choose Food Additives Guide.

To go further, you can also consult Corinne Gouget's book Food additives: the essential guide to stop poisoning yourself.

But if you want good advice, avoid products with a long list of ingredients!

Always be wary of them, as these products are packed with food additives and chemical ingredients.

To avoid these food additives, you can buy as many organic products as possible.

Even though food additives do slip into organic products, most are not too harmful.

But the best is still to make as much as possible at home: cakes, exotic dishes, simple and inexpensive recipes, chicken, gratins, soups ...

At least we are sure to eat healthy foods ... and save money!

Your turn...

And you, do you avoid additives in the products you buy? Tell us in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!

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