Properties: Thickening and filling agent. Alkali in sodium hydroxide.
Suspected in causing lung damage. GI tract irritation, vomiting.
Possible cramping and spasms.Mono- and Diglycerides
Found in: Pies, butter, dry roasted nuts, cakes, cookies, some processed
foods.
Properties: Binding and smoothing agent, softener. Suspected
carcinogenic, possibly causing genetic and birth defects.MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Found in: Many Chinese foods, sauces, canned and processed foods,
frozen pizzas, beer, salad dressings, canned meats, tomato sauces,
broths, gelatins, bouillon, soy sauce, etc. May be disguised by other
names, e.g. glutamate, glutamic acid, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed
proteins, natural flavors, caseinate, seasonings, carrageenan, maltol
dextrin, yeast extract.
Properties: A common flavor enhancer. Excitotoxin (neurotoxin) affects
the nervous system and glandular system. Spasms, headaches
(including migraines), sweating, chest pain, diarrhea. Possibly linked
to genetic conditions, brain damage, heart conditions, tumors,
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, asthma attacks, ALS, ADD,
ADHD, GI tract conditions.Nitrites, Nitrates (Sodium)
Found in: Processed meats, frozen pizzas, baby foods, etc.
Properties: Preservative, used in “curing.”Known carcinogens. Extremely toxic.
Overdoses cause death. Binds to form nitrosamines, especially in the presence
of alcohol.
PEG (Polyethylene glycol)
Found in: Toothpastes, bath and shower products. Used to make
degreasers and cleansers (oven, car, etc.)