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Chemical Goodness!

So, you've been eating blue smarties for years, and getting high. Want to know why? It's because of e-numbers, lots of fun little chemicals food manufacturers put in food to make it tastier.

All good? Nope.

Below is a list to the more common e-numbers and what they do to you!

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Number
Symptoms
E102
A food colouring that causes hyperactivity, allergic reactions and increases asthma symptoms.
E110
A food colouring that causes behavioural problems and growth retardation
E210
A preservative that causes hyperactivity, inhibits indigestion and increases hayfever symptoms.
E212 A preservative that inhibits digestion, and can trigger allergies.
E213 A preservative the inhibits digestive enzymes, depletes amino acids and increases hayfever symptoms.
E216 A preservative that causes chronic dermatitis.
E220 A preservative that causes bronchial problems, lower blood pressure and causes tingling sensations.
E223 A preservative that causes severe asthma attacks.
E226 A preservative that causes bronchial problems, low blood pressure and increases cardiovacular respiratory problems.
E512 An antioxidant that causes nausea and vomiting.
E621 A flavour enhancer that causes chest pains, headaches, nausea and seizures to those sensitive to MSG.
 

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