NAME | NUMBER | GROUP | POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS |
Allura Red Ac, E129, FD&C Red No. 40 | 129 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Aluminium (Metallic Colour); E173 | 173 | Colouring | Effects On The Body Including The Cardiovascular System, Kidneys, Nervous System, Reproductive System, Respiratory System |
Amaranth, Food Red 9, E123 | 123 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (Natural Colour), Annatto Extracts, Natural Colour 160B, Vegetable Dye, E160B 160 B | 160 B | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Behavioural Problems, Headaches, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Aspartame | 951 | Artificial Sweeteners | Aggressive Behaviour, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Headaches & Migraines, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Aspartame-Acesulphame Salt | 962 | Artificial Sweeteners | Aggressive Behaviour, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Headaches & Migraines, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Azorubine, Carmoisine, E122 | 122 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Beet Red, E162 | 162 | Colouring | |
Benzoic Acid, Benzene Carboxylic Acid, Ethyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate | 210 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
BHA, BHA Butylated Hydroxyanisole | 320 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Headache & Migraine, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
BHT, Butylated Hydroxytoluene | 321 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Aggressive Behaviour, Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Brilliant Black, Black PN, E151, Brilliant Black BN, CL Food Black 1 | 151 | Artificial Colouring | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Brilliant Blue FCF, FD&C Blu), E133, FD&C Blue No. 1 | 133 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Brown, Chocolate Brown HT, Brown HT, E155, Food Brown 3 | 155 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Calcium Benzoate | 213 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Calcium Di-L-Glutamate, Calcium Glutamate | 623 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Calcium Hydrogen Bisulphite | 227 | Preservatives Sulphites | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments |
Calcium Propionate | 282 | Preservatives Propionates | Aggressive Behaviour, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Sleep Disturbance |
Calcium Sorbates | 203 | Preservatives Sorbates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Calcium Sulphite, Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite | 226 | Preservatives Sulphites | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments |
Caramel II, Sulfite Caramel, E150B | 150 B | Artificial Colouring | Asthma, Hyperactivity, Gastrointestinal Ailments & Liver Problems |
Caramel IV, Sulfite Ammonia Caramel, E150D | 150 D | Artificial Colouring | Asthma, Hyperactivity, Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal Ailments & Liver Problems |
Cochineal, Carminic Acid, Carmines, Cochineal Carmine, Colour 120, Colour E120, CI Natural Red 4 | 120 | Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Disodium 5-Guanylate, Disodium Guanylate | 627 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Disodium 5′-Ribonucleotides | 635 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Disodium Inosinate, Disodium 5′-Inosinate, Dsi | 631 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Dodecyl Gallate | 312 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Erythrosine, E127, FD&C Red 3 | 127 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Fast Green FCF, FD&C Green 3 | 143 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma |
Green S, Food Green, Acid Brilliant Green, E142, Food Green 4 | 142 | Artificial Colouring | Asthma, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
Indigotine; Indigo Carmine Blue No.2, E132, FD&C Blue No. 2 | 132 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
L-Glutamic Acid | 600 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Magnesium Di-L-Glutamate | 625 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Magnesium Silicate Or Talc, Magnesium Trisilicate, E553 | 553 | Mineral Salts, Anti-Caking Agent | Effects On The Body Including Gastrointestinal System & Liver, Respiratory System |
Methylparaben, Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate, Methyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate, E218 | 218 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Monoammonium L-Glutamate | 624 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Monopotassium L-Glutamate | 622 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Monosodium Glutamate, Monosodium L-Glutamate, MSG | 621 | Flavour Enhancers, Glutamates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Depression, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Octyl Gallate | 311 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Phosphoric Acid, E338 | 338 | Antioxidant, Acidity Regulator | Effects On The Body Including Nervous System, Respiratory System, Skin Irritation |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone | 1201 | Stabiliser | Effects On The Body Including Gastrointestinal System & Liver, Kidneys, Respiratory System |
Ponceau 4R, Brilliant Scarlet, E124, Cochineal Red A | 124 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties |
Potassium Benzoate | 212 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite | 228 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Potassium Metabisulphite | 224 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Potassium Nitrate, Saltpetre | 252 | Preservatives Nitrates | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine |
Potassium Nitrite | 249 | Preservatives Nitrates | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine |
Potassium Propionate | 283 | Preservatives Propionates | Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Potassium Sorbate | 202 | Preservatives Sorbates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Potassium Sulphite | 225 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed (Pes), Semi-Refined Carrageenan | 407 A | Vegetable Gum, Stabilizer, Thickener, Gelling Agent | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments |
Propyl Gallate Dodecyl Gallate | 310 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Propylparaben, Propyl P-Hydroxybenzoate, Propyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate | 216 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Quinoline Yellow FCF, D&C Yellow No. 10 | 104 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Ethyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Propyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate | 211 | Preservatives Benzoates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sodium Bisulphite | 222 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Headache & Migraine, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sodium Metabisulphite, Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite | 223 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Headache & Migraine, Hyperactivity, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sodium Nitrate, Saltpetre | 251 | Preservatives Nitrates | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine, Learning Difficulties |
Sodium Nitrite | 250 | Preservatives Nitrates | Asthma, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Headache & Migraine |
Sodium Sorbate | 201 | Preservatives Sorbates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions |
Sodium Sulphite | 221 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Headache & Migraine, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sorbic Acid | 200 | Preservatives Sorbates | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sulphur Dioxide | 220 | Preservatives Sulphites | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Headache & Migraine, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Sunset Yellow FCF, Orange Yellow S, E110 | 110 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Gastrointestinal Ailments, Hayfever, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Tartrazine, FD&C Yellow N0. 5, E102 | 102 | Artificial Colouring | Aggressive Behaviour, Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Behavioural Problems, Concentration Problems, Confusion, Depression, Hayfever, Headaches & Migraines, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc), Sleep Disturbance |
TBHQ, TBHQ – Tertiary-Butylhydroquinone | 319 | Synthetic Anitoxidants Gallates | Allergic & Hypersensitive Reactions, Asthma, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
Yellow 2G | 107 | Artificial Colouring | Allergic & Hyper-Sensitive Reactions, Asthma, Behavioural Problems, Hyperactivity, Learning Difficulties, Skin Ailments (Eczema, Dermatitis, Itching, Hives, Rash, etc) |
The information contained in this list is a culmination of experience and research.
Sources include:fedup.com.au |
easytoavoid.com | truthinlabeling.org | euphory.com | foodstandards.gov.au | The Chemical Maze app and book | mbm.net.au.
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