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Saturday, June 4, 2016

E127 - Erythrosine

Erythrosine, also known as Red #3, is an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone. It is cherry-pink synthetic, primarily used for food coloring. It is the disodium salt of 2,4,5,7-tetraiodofluorescein. Food additive approved by the European Union (EU). It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products, as well as photography.

While commonly used in many countries of the world, erythrosine is less commonly used in the United States (the second least used after Fast Green FCF) because Allura Red AC (Red #40) is generally used instead. However, Allura Red AC is banned in many European countries because it is an azo dye. Erythrosine can be used in colored food and ingested drugs in the USA without any restriction, however, its use is banned in cosmetics and external drugs. The lake variant is also banned from use in the United States.

Food and drinks that may include E127:

canned fruit
cherries
custard mixes
bakery products
strawberries
sweets

Source: Wikipedia

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Side effects, traditional and medicinal uses are stated in different web resources. | The list of Food Additives/Preservatives/Ingredients included in this section and listed is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by the Regulatory Authorities. FoodChem or Nyro Research Foundation cannot guarantee that this list is complete. | Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change. | This entry was added in good faith for public awareness. For current updated details please check with relevant authorities. | This blog is intended to be of general interest and public awareness which may or may not compliment studies from various sources. | In case of any health concerns please consult appropriate professionals and experts.| The content provided on this web site is for informational purposes only. | This information should not be considered complete or up to date and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation or advice of a legal, medical or any other professional. | The data has been compiled from many sources including traditional hearsay. | Some of it is ancestral. Some of it has not been tested in any laboratory.

E125 - Scarlet GN, Food Red

Scarlet GN, Food Red 1, Ponceau SX, is a red azo dye once used as a food dye. As a food additive, it has the E number E125. It usually used as a disodium salt.

In the United States, it is not permitted for use in food or ingested drugs and may only be used in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. An exception was added in 1965 to allow the coloring of maraschino cherries, which then are considered mainly decorative and not a foodstuff.[4] This exception was repealed in 1976 due to mounting evidence over its safety concerns. In the European Union, it is not permitted as a food additive.

Only permitted for externally applied drugs and cosmetics in the US.

Source: Wikipedia

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E124 - Ponceau 4R, Brilliant Scarlet

Ponceau 4R is also known as Cochineal Red A, Acid Red 18, Brilliant Scarlet 3R, Brilliant Scarlet 4R, New Coccine is a synthetic colorant that is used as a food coloring. It is denoted by E Number E124. Ponceau 4R is a strawberry red azo dye which can be used in a variety of food products, and is usually synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbons; it is stable to light, heat, and acid but fades in the presence of ascorbic acid.

Appears to cause allergic and/or intolerance reactions particularly amongst those with an aspirin intolerance or asthmatics. Carcinogen in animals. Not recommended for consumption by children. Hyperactive Childrens Support Group believe that a link exists between this additive and hyperactive behavioral disorders in children. It is banned in Norway and the United States.

Food and drinks that may include E124:

salami
tinned fruits
dessert mixes
soups

Source: Wikipedia

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

E123 - Amaranth

Amaranth, Azorubin S is a dark red to purple azo dye used as a food dye and to color cosmetics. The name was taken from amaranth grain, a plant distinguished by its red color and edible protein-rich seeds. Amaranth is an anionic dye. It can be applied to natural and synthetic fibers, leather, paper, and phenol-formaldehyde resins. As a food additive it has E number E123. Amaranth usually comes as a trisodium salt. It has the appearance of reddish-brown, dark red to purple water-soluble powder that decomposes at 120 °C without melting. Since 1976 Amaranth has been banned in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a suspected carcinogen. Its use is still legal in some countries, notably in the United Kingdom where it is most commonly used to give Glacé cherries their distinctive color.

Chemical Structure and Name

E123 is associated with asthma and eczema, as well as hyperactivity in children. There have also been some queries about the possibility of E123 being carcinogenic. Individuals with intolerance to salicylates may find that they are intolerant to E123, due to the colouring being an azo dye. E123 is banned in many countries including Austria, Russia, and Norway.

Food and drinks that may include E123:

cake mixes
jelly crystals
tinned fruit
gravy granules
soups
desserts
wines
spirits

Source: Wikipedia

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Food Additive Secrets

Facts about the Food Additives, Preservatives and Colors used...

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Source: Youtube TopTrending.com

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

E111 - Orange GGN

Orange GGN, also known as alpha-naphthol orange, used to be used as a food dye. It is the disodium salt of 1-(m-sulfophenylazo)-2-naphthol-6-sulfonic acid. In Europe it was denoted by the E Number E111, but has been forbidden for use in foods since 1 January 1978 (EU directive 76/399/EEC). It has never been included in the food additives list of the Codex Alimentarius. As such it is forbidden for food use in general, because toxicological data has shown it is harmful. One study showed that Orange GGN produced a dose dependent inhibition of mitochondrial respiration. This prevents or limits the use of oxygen as a source of energy to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

The absorption spectrum of Orange GGN and Sunset Yellow is nearly identical in visible and ultraviolet range, but they can be distinguished by their IR spectra.

Chemical Structure and Name.

Source: Wikipedia and other web sources.

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

E107 - Yellow 2G

Yellow 2G is a food coloring denoted by E number E107. It has the appearance of a yellow powder, and it is soluble in water. It is a synthetic yellow azo dye. A synthetic 'coal tar' and azo yellow dye.

Chemical Structure and Name

It appears to cause allergic and/or intolerance reactions, particularly amongst those with an aspirin intolerance and asthma sufferers.

It is one of the colours that the Hyperactive Children's Support Group recommends be eliminated from the diet of children.

Currently only the UK in the EEC uses this dye and the EEC is proposing a total ban. Its use is banned in Austria, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.

Source: Wikipedia and other web sources.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

E105 - Fast Yellow AB

Fast Yellow AB is an azo dye. It used to be used as a food dye, designated in Europe by the E number E105. It is now delisted in both Europe and USA and is forbidden if used in foods and drinks, as toxicological data has shown it is harmful. E105 has been implicated in non-atopic asthma.

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E104 - Quinoline Yellow

Quinoline yellow, Quinoline Yellow WS, or Food Yellow 13, is a yellow food dye with a maximum absorption wavelength of 416 nm. Chemically it is a mixture of disulfonates (principally), monosulfonates and trisulfonates of 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione. Quinoline Yellow is used as a greenish yellow food additive in certain countries, designated in Europe as the E number E104. In the EU and Australia, Quinoline Yellow is permitted in beverages and is used in foods, like sauces, decorations, and coatings; Quinoline Yellow is not listed as a permitted food additive in Canada or the US, but is permitted in medicines and cosmetics.

Food and drink products that may include E104:

smoked fish
scotch eggs
medicine
ice lollies

There was a public concern that food colorings may cause ADHD-like behavior in children. These concerns have led the FDA and other food safety authorities to regularly review the scientific literature, and led the UK FSA to commission a study by researchers at Southampton University of the effect of a mixture of six food dyes (Tartrazine, Allura Red, Ponceau 4R, Quinoline Yellow WS, Sunset Yellow FCF and Carmoisine (dubbed the "Southhampton 6")) and sodium benzoate (a preservative) on children in the general population, who consumed them in beverages. The study found "a possible link between the consumption of these artificial colours and a sodium benzoate preservative and increased hyperactivity" in the children.

Source : Wikipedia

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

E103 - Alkannin

Alkannin is a natural dye that is obtained from the extracts of plants from the borage family Alkanna tinctoria that are found in the south of France. The dye is used as a food coloring and in cosmetics. It is used to colour wines and foods and imparts a port-wine colour. It is used as a red-brown food additive in regions such as Australia, and is designated in Europe as the E number E103, but is no longer approved for use. Alkannin has a deep red color in a greasy or oily environment and a violet color in an alkaline environment.

Chemical names and Structure

C.I. Natural red 20; Alkanet extract; shikonin

(±)-Alkannin

(±)-Shikalkin

(±)-Shikonin

(±)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone

It is recommended that this additive should be avoided by children, especially those with ADD, ADHD or anyone with known chemical sensitivities.

Source : Wikipedia

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

E102 - Tartrazine

Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4. Many foods contain tartrazine in varying proportions, depending on the manufacturer or person preparing the food, although the recent trend is to avoid it or substitute a non-synthetic dyeing substance such as annatto, malt color, or betacarotene.

Food and drink products that may include E102:

sweets
cordials
soft drinks
canned fish
jams
cereal

Symptoms from tartrazine sensitivity can occur by either ingestion or cutaneous exposure to a substance containing tartrazine. Symptoms appear after periods of time ranging from minutes to 6 to 14 hours. Tartrazine appears to cause the most allergic and intolerance reactions of all the azo dyes, particularly among asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance. People with asthma who have a proven sensitivity to tartrazine benefit from avoiding it, but there is no evidence that eliminating tartrazine has an effect on most people with asthma.

Organic foods typically use beta carotene or curcumin (from turmeric) as an additive when a yellow color is wanted and annatto (E160b) might be used for non organic foods. Other alternatives include chlorophyll (green), beet powder (red or pink), cocoa powder (brown), paprika (brown) and saffron (orange).

Various types of medications include tartrazine to give a yellow, orange or green hue to a liquid, capsule, pill, lotion, or gel, primarily for easy identification. Types of pharmaceutical products that may contain tartrazine include vitamins, antacids, cold medications (including cough drops and throat lozenges), lotions and prescription drugs.

Most, if not all, medication data sheets are required to contain a list of all ingredients, including tartrazine. Some include tartrazine in the allergens alert section.

Source

Wikipedia

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Monday, June 22, 2015

E101 - Riboflavin

E101 - Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is part of the vitamin B group. It is the central component of the cofactors FAD and FMN and as such required for a variety of flavoprotein enzyme reactions including activation of other vitamins. It was formerly known as vitamin G. As a food additive, its E number is E101.

Riboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water. Hence riboflavin-5'-phosphate (E101a) derivative, is more soluble form of riboflavin.

Chemical Name and Structure of Riboflavin

Food and drink products that may include E101:

fish fingers
cheese
margarine
cereal
sauces
soups
bakery products

In humans, there is no evidence for riboflavin toxicity produced by excessive intakes, as its low solubility keeps it from being absorbed in dangerous amounts within the digestive tract. Riboflavin deficiency (also called ariboflavinosis) results in stomatitis including painful red tongue with sore throat, chapped and fissured lips (cheilosis), and inflammation of the corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis). There can be oily scaly skin rashes on the scrotum, vulva, philtrum of the lip, or the nasolabial folds. The eyes can become itchy, watery, bloodshot and sensitive to light.

Riboflavin has been used in several clinical and therapeutic situations. For over 30 years, riboflavin supplements have been used as part of the phototherapy treatment of neonatal jaundice. The light used to irradiate the infants breaks down not only bilirubin, the toxin causing the jaundice, but also the naturally occurring riboflavin within the infant's blood, so extra supplementation is necessary.

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Wikipedia

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E100 - Curcumin

E100 - Curcumin is from Tumeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Curcumin is a bright-yellow color and may be used as a natural food coloring. As a food additive, its E number is E100.

Chemical Structure & Name of Curcumin.

Turmeric rhizome and powder.

Food and drink products that may include E100:

cheese
fish fingers
margarine
butter
biscuits
carbonated soft drinks

Clinical studies in humans with high doses (2–12 grams) of curcumin have shown few side-effects, with some subjects reporting mild nausea or diarrhea. More recently, curcumin was found to alter iron metabolism by chelating iron and suppressing the protein hepcidin, potentially causing iron deficiency in susceptible patients.

In India, turmeric has been used traditionally for thousands of years as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, as well as topically to heal sores, basically for its supposed antimicrobial property. In the Siddha system (since around 1900 BCE) turmeric was a medicine for a range of diseases and conditions, including those of the skin, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems, aches, pains, wounds, sprains, and liver disorders. A fresh juice is commonly used in many skin conditions, including eczema, chicken pox, shingles, allergy, and scabies. The active compound curcumin is believed to have a wide range of biological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumour, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, which indicate potential in clinical medicine.

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Wikipedia

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Food Additives (E number)

E numbers are codes for substances that can be used as food additives for use within the European Union and and Switzerland. The "E" stands for Europe. E numbers are also encountered on food labeling in other jurisdictions, including the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Australia, parts of Canada (such as Quebec), South Africa, New York City, New Zealand and Israel.

E100–E199 (colours)
E200–E299 (preservatives)
E300–E399 (antioxidants, acidity regulators)
E400–E499 (thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers)
E500–E599 (acidity regulators, anti-caking agents)
E600–E699 (flavour enhancers)
E700–E799 (antibiotics)
E900–E999 (glazing agents and sweeteners)
E1000–E1599 (additional chemicals)

Source : Wikipedia