History of food additives E.
The term "nutritional supplements" usually means a mixture of chemicals that are mixed and used to add or enhance the flavor of the food consumed. Nutritional supplements are created in laboratories of many countries. Scientists - chemists are working on their creation.
The initial task was to create and use such food additives that would allow changing the properties of food, that is, changing the density, humidity, grinding or canning products. For standardization, such additives were given the letter "E", meaning Europe. There is an opinion that the letter "E" means "essbar Edible", translated from English - "edible." To differentiate the supplements to the "E" index, you add your own digital code.
The substance is assigned an "E" index and a certain code after a safety check and authorization for use in the food industry. A digital code is needed for a clear classification of the substance. This system of codes was developed by the European Union and it was included in the system of international classification:
E with code from 100 to 199 are dyes. Most products are added with color using dyes. Especially it concerns sausage products.
E with code from 200 to 299 are preservatives. Such substances are used to extend the shelf life of the product and destroy microbes.
E with code from 300 to 399 are antioxidants (antioxidants). Prevent the rapid oxidation of foods that contain large amounts of fat. This preserves the natural color of the product and its smell.
E with code from 400 to 499 are stabilizers (thickeners). Such substances are used to increase the viscosity of the product. Now such additives are used in all yoghurts and mayonnaises.
E with code from 500 to 599 - emulsifiers. These are the most amazing additives. They can mix into a homogeneous mass of completely immiscible products, such as water and oil.
E with the code from 600 to 699 are additives of taste enhancement. Such additives can create the desired taste in any product. It takes only a few fibers of the original product to mix with such a miracle additive - and the resulting taste will not be distinguished from the present. The most common additive is sodium glutamate, otherwise E-621.
E with code from 900 to 999 - glazovateli, defoamers, baking powder, sweeteners - allow you to change some of the properties of the product.
The degree of effect on the human body of supplements with index E.
The use of dyes and preservatives causes allergic and inflammatory reactions of the body. Most asthmatics are contraindicated in the use of the antioxidant E-311, as well as many others. At the most unexpected moment, this can lead to a sharp attack of asthma.
Many nitrites cause severe hepatic colic, lead to high fatigue, cause a change in the mental and emotional state of a person.
Additives that get into the body cause a strong increase in cholesterol, which is very dangerous for the elderly.
One of the most famous scientists of the United States - John Olney conducted a series of experiments that revealed that sodium glutamate destroys the brain of rats. Man, with frequent use of such an additive, ceases to feel the natural taste of food.
Japanese scientists also confirmed the negative effects of the effects of supplements, in particular, on the retina of the eye.
One of the most dangerous substances due to adverse effects on humans is the sweetener aspartame. At temperatures above 30 ° C, it decomposes into hazardous formaldehyde and highly toxic methanol. With frequent use of this additive, the person gets headaches, depression occurs, allergic reactions occur, the body requires a lot of water.
How to protect yourself from the dangerous effects of food additives?
Currently, most food products use nutritional supplements. Therefore, the choice of products should be approached with all responsibility. Of course, that on different people supplements can act quite differently.
The main rule when choosing products is careful examination of the label on the package. That product, which has in its composition the minimum number of additives E, and should be selected. Even the most expensive stores can not provide safe and healthy food. Security depends only on the attentiveness of the buyer.
It is not recommended to eat often in restaurants, and all the more avoid food from "fast foods". Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, drink freshly squeezed juices. In this case, you can avoid a huge number of diseases and allergies. Also, keep a close eye on what your child is feeding. Avoid harmful food additives in his diet.