Other Bad Things    

There are many other bad additves out there. Keep your eye out for them. Here are a few that we have spotted or read about.

 

XANTAN GUM-

Xanthan gum is safe when up to 15 grams per day are taken. It can cause some side effects such as intestinal gas (flatulence) and bloating.
People who are exposed to xanthan gum powder might experience flu-like symptoms, nose and throat irritation, and lung problems.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of xanthan gum during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using amounts larger than those normally found in foods.
Nausea, vomiting, appendicitis, hard stools that are difficult to expel (fecal impaction), narrowing or blockage of the intestine, or undiagnosed stomach pain: Do not use xanthan gum if you have any of these conditions. It is a bulk-forming laxative that could be harmful in these situations.
Surgery: Xanthan gum might lower blood sugar levels. There is a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using xanthan gum at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

POLYETHYLENE- A plastic that is found in a lot of lotion and other body materials. It is also found in non-organic gum, but may be in organic gum... be careful.

PHENOXYETHANOL- Organic additive in body materials. Can lead to worsening of eczema.

 

Absolutely avoid the following:

 

  • acesulfame-K (acesulfame potassium)

  • acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides

  • ammonium chloride

  • artificial colors

  • artificial flavors

  • aspartame

  • azodicarbonamide

  • benzoates in food

  • benzoyl peroxide

  • BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)

  • BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)

  • bleached flour

  • bromated flour

  • brominated vegetable oil (BVO)

  • calcium bromate

  • calcium disodium EDTA

  • calcium peroxide

  • calcium propionate

  • calcium saccharin

  • calcium sorbate

  • calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

  • caprocaprylobehenin

  • carmine

  • certified colors

  • cyclamates

  • cysteine (l-cysteine), as an additive for bread products

  • DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric and fatty acid esters of mono and diglycerides)

  • dimethylpolysiloxane

  • dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS)

  • disodium calcium EDTA

  • disodium dihydrogen EDTA

  • disodium guanylate

  • disodium inosinate

  • EDTA

  • ethyl vanillin

  • ethylene oxide

  • ethoxyquin

  • FD & C colors

  • foie gras

  • GMP (disodium guanylate)

  • hexa-, hepta- and octa-esters of sucrose

  • high fructose corn syrup

  • hydrogenated fats

  • IMP (disodium inosinate)

  • irradiated foods

  • lactylated esters of mono- and diglycerides

  • lead soldered cans

  • methyl silicon

  • methylparaben

  • microparticularized whey protein derived fat substitute

  • monosodium glutamate (MSG)

  • natamycin

  • nitrates/nitrites

  • partially hydrogenated oil

  • polydextrose

  • potassium benzoate

  • potassium bisulfite

  • potassium bromate

  • potassium metabisulfite

  • potassium sorbate

  • propionates

  • propyl gallate

  • propylparaben

  • saccharin

  • sodium aluminum sulfate

  • sodium benzoate

  • sodium bisulfite

  • sodium diacetate

  • sodium glutamate

  • sodium nitrate/nitrite

  • sodium propionate

  • sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

  • sodium sulfite

  • solvent extracted oils, as standalone single-ingredient oils (except grapeseed oil).

  • sorbic acid

  • sucralose

  • sucroglycerides

  • sucrose polyester

  • sulfites (sulfur dioxide)

  • TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone)

  • tetrasodium EDTA

  • vanillin