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Last Modified Aug 30, 2006 at 12:24 AM PDT by rajivanand

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Did you know about all those chemicals (additives) they stuff in packaged foods? Call me a geek but I want to know everything about these, I want to be an informed grocery shopper. I have compiled these here for everybody's benefit

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 NameDescriptionSide EffectCommon Uses 
Acesulfame-K (acesulfame potassium; Sunette) Artificial sweetener used to produce low-calorie foods. Early laboratory testing suggests the possibility that acesulfame-K is carginoge view view
Algen / Alginate A compound extracted from algae/seaweed that makes foods creamier and thicker, and extends shelf life. None Puddings, milkshakes, ice cream view view
Ammonium bicarbonate A leavening agent that is a precursor of modern baking soda. None Also called hartshorn, carbonate of ammonia, powdered baking ammonia, or ammonia powder. Quick breads and cookies. view view
Annatto A seed extract of an orange hue often used as a colorant. Not known dairy products, popcorn oil, butter mixes, baked goods, icings, snacks, ice cream, salad dressing, yogurts view view
Aspartame Chemical compound made of methanol, aspartic acid and phenylalanine used as a low-calorie sweetener Some people are allergic to aspartame. Migraine headaches is a common reaction i Beverages, puddings, yogurt, chewing gum, and sold as Nutrasweet, Spoonful and Equal view view
Azodicarbonamide An aging and bleaching agent used in the preparation of flours. Seldom used Due to low usage, very little information on toxocology and side effects is know Wheat flour, breads view view
Beet powder A colorant extracted from beets of a purple hue. Not known ice cream, cake icings, mixes, yogurt, gelatin desserts, fruit chews, frozen products, chewable tablets view view
Beta-carotene A compound obtained from carrots of an orange hue. Sometimes used as a colorant. Not known margarine, non-dairy creamers view view
Blue #1 (Brilliant Blue) An artificial (synthetic) food dye of bright blue hue derived from petroleum distillates Inadequately tested. Current studies suggest a small cancer risk. Beverages, powders, jellies, confections, condiments, icings, syrups, extracts view view
Blue #2 (Indigotine) An artificial (synthetic) food dye of royal blue hue derived from petroleum distillate No conclusive studies. Suspected of causing brain tumors in animals. Baked goods, cereals, snack foods, ice cream, confections, cherries view view
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Ingredients

Noting down all the research I have done with various ingredients found on package foods.

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