E-Additives

This free, add-free app provides a database of the additives and their effects

Features:

- A comprehensive and up-to-date database with more than 595 food additives.

- Search for food additives by name, by danger and by bookmark.

- For each additive, informative description with:

• the level of danger;

• health warning, if applicable;

• its origin;

• its history;

• in which foods you can typically find it;

• additive category (color, preservative, acid, antioxidant, emulsifier, stabilizer, mineral salt, flavor enhancer) visible in the additives list.

- The different color ratings clearly distinguish safe, dangerous and neutral additives:

• red – dangerous;

• orange – unsafe;

• yellow – no known side effects;

• green – safe, no side effects ;

• gray - unknown.

When to use E Food Additives:

- When shopping to avoid foods with additives that may harm your health;

- To identify and avoid products causing health side effects in your everyday life;

- For vegetarians to check whether an additive is suitable for them;

- If you suffer from a certain disease, to avoid damaging products and additives;

- For a healthier lifestyle;

Many people have experienced various negative reactions to food additives. Some individuals are more chemically sensitive or susceptible to side effects, especially allergic people, pregnant women or hyperactive children.

E Food Additives will help you find out what you always wanted to know about the controversial and dreaded food additives.

Disclaimer:

This app is only an informational database for additives. It does not provide any medical or treatment advice and may not be treated as. It may not be relied upon for the purposes of medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment. The information in this app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information available through this app is for general information purposes only.

Professional Medical Advice and Assistance

You are advised to confirm any information obtained from or through this app with your physician or professional healthcare provider. You are advised to review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician or professional healthcare provider.

No Reliance

You must never rely on information obtained using this app for any diagnosis or recommendation for medical treatment. You must never use the information received from or through this app as an alternative to medical advice from your physician or other professional healthcare provider.

No Warranty

The information provided by this app is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

The sources used in the app are the following (and also stated on the About screen):

- EU Approved Additives https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/eu-approved-additives-and-e-numbers

- European commission DB https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/foods_system/main/?event=substances.search&substances.pagination=1

- Pubchem DB https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

- FDA https://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/FoodAdditivesIngredients/ucm091048.htm

- World Health Organization http://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/search.aspx?fcc=1