Here is a list of Common Nasties avoided in our Vege Chips:

E65 (Sodium 5’ –ribonucleotide)
Made from 627 and 631. May be associated with itchy skin rashes up to 30 hrs after ingestion; rashes may vary from mild to dramatic; the reaction is dose-related and cumulative, some individuals are more sensitive than others; typical foods include flavoured chips, instant noodles and party pies. Avoid it, especially gout sufferers, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive people.

631 or E631 (Disodium inosinate)
May be prepared from meat or sardines; not permitted in foods for infants and young children. Gout sufferers avoid. It is found in instant noodles, potato chips and snacks, savoury rise, tinned vegetables, cured meats, packet soup. Frequently contains MSG (621).

627 or E627 (Disodium guanylate )
Flavour enhancer. Isolated from sardines or yeast extract; not permitted in foods for infants and young children. Persons with gout, hyperactivity, asthmatics and aspirin sensitives should avoid it. It is found in instant noodles, potato chips and snacks, savory rice, tinned vegetables, cured meats, packet soup.

621 or E621 (Monosodium L-glutamate MSG)
Should not be permitted in foods for infants and young children as it could damage the nervous system.


COMMON NASTIES AND THEIR CODES:
Number Names Functions   Potential Ill Health Effects Food Uses
     
120 E120

Tartrazine
FD & C Yellow No.5

Coal tar dye & azo dye; banned from foods in Norway & Finland and heavily restricted in Austria, Sweden and Germany		 Colouring
(Yellow) 		VH Hyperactivity; thyroid tumours; aggression; headache; migraine; nettle rash; hay fever; asthma; tingling of the mouth; insomnia; confusion; itching; blurred vision; swelling of the lips.  Confectionary; sweet corn; soft drink; marzipan; canned peas; cheese crackers; mint sauce; fruit juice cordial; jam; pickles; cereal; packaged soup; lollies; snack food.
120 E120 Cochineal, Carminic Acid, Carmines
Cochineal is banned in the USA; of animal origin		 Colouring (Red) H Asthma; hyperactivity; hay fever; allergic reactions - possibly life threatening Some alcoholic drinks; baked goods; red apple sauce; confections.
133 E133

Brilliant Blue FCF
FD & C Blue No. 1

Coal tar dye; banned in Austria, Belgium, France, Switzerland and others		 Colouring (Blue) H Cancer; malignant tumours; allergic reactions in chemically sensitive people; asthma; hyperactivity Soft drink; canned processed peas; dairy products; gelatine; desserts; cereal; sweets
220 E220

Sodium Dioxide

A gas formed from the burning of Sulphur or gypsum

Preservative

Antioxidant		 VH Asthma; hyperactivity; headache; backache; gastric irritation; liver toxicity; destroys vitamin A in foods; bronchitis; nausea; teratogen (developmental abnormalities in a fetus) Dried fruit; beer; fruit juice; gelatine; wine; soft drink; cordial, jam, dairy products; potato products; soup
249 E249 Potassium Nitrite

Preservative

Colour fixative		 VH Asthma; cancer; headache; destroys red blood cells; breathing difficulties and dizziness. Cured meats; meat spread; bacon; sausages
621 E621 622 623 624 625 635

Monosodium - L Glutamate and derivatives - MSG
Made synthetically, may be GE/GM -genetically engineered/modified

Disodium 5’-ribonucleotides

Flavour Enhancer Salt Substitute

 VH Problems in people with poor kidney function; headache; asthma; hyperactivity; depression; irritability; mood changes; chest pain; numbness; migraine; infertility; convulsions; abdominal discomfort; nausea; vomiting; allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive people and asthmatics; allergic reactions in sensitive people; teratogen. Packet soup; soy sauce; flavoured noodles; meats; low sodium salt substitute; malt extract; quick soup; pickles; sauces; gelatine; maltodextrin;
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