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"Food additives, used for purposes such as coloring, preserving, sweetening, and enhancing texture, may cause health problems like digestive issues, allergic reactions, tooth erosion, headaches, digestive disorders, and even cancer risk if consumed excessively."
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FOOD ADDITIVES AND MEANINGS
| Additive | Meaning | Uses | Health effect |
| E100 (Curcumin) | Natural coloring | Spices, ready-made meals | Excessive amounts may irritate the stomach |
| E200 (Sorbic acid) | Preservative | Juice, bakery products | Risk of allergic reaction |
| E300 (Askorbic acid/ VitC) | Vitamin C, antioxidant | Juice derivatives | May irritate the stomach |
| E322 (Lecithin) | Emulsifier | Chocolate, margarine | May cause digestive issues |
| E330 (Citric acid) | Acidity regulator | Fizzy drinks, desserts | May cause tooth erosion |
| E621 (Monosodium glutamate/MSG) | Flavor enhancer | Instant soup, chips | Headache, stomach problem |
| E951 (Aspartame) | Sweetening agent | Sugar-free drinks, gum | Headache, neurological effects |
| E202 (Potassium sorbate) | Preservative | Cheese, yogurt, bakery products | May irritate the stomach |
| E211 (Sodium benzoate) | Preservative | Fizzy drinks, sources | Allergic reaction, hyperactivity |
| E471 (Mono- and diglycerides) | Stabilizer | Ice cream, bakery products | May cause stomach problem |
| E171 (Titanium dioxide) | White colorant | Candies, gum | Cancer risk, adverse effects in the intestines |
| E250 (Sodium nitrite) and E251 (Sodium nitrate) | Preservative | Salami, sausage, smoked meat | Risk of pancreatic damage |
