Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER
ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS’ REPORT, IT SHOULD BE DECIDED TO REMOVE FROM PRODUCTION AND SALE FOOD COLOURANTS, PRESERVATIVES AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS THAT ARE PROVEN TO CAUSE HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN.
GIMDES has tried to provide extensive information about chemical additives so far. In this article, we talk about some harmful, even dangerous additives that continue to be used unconsciously, especially in children’s foods.
In a study conducted in England last year, it was reported that children who consumed beverages containing additives lost their concentration and caused hyperactivity. Last year, the EU decided to evaluate British scientific research linking the level of hyperactivity in children and the consumption of preservatives and additives in food.
In a study conducted in England and published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet, it was determined that preservatives and colorants added to foods increased the level of hyperactivity in children. In a study conducted at the University of Southampton, scientists observed the behavior of a group of children by giving some of them a cocktail prepared from preservatives and additives found in foods, and the other part with just fruit juice.
COLOURANTS
E102* Tartrazine, E104* Quinoline Yellow, E107* Yellow 2G, E110* Sunset Yellow, E120** Cochineal, Carmine, E122* Carmoisine, E123* Amaranth, E124* Ponceau 4R, E127* Erythrosine, E128* Red 2G, E129* Allura Red, E131* Patent Blue V, E132* Indigo Carmine, E133* Brilliant Blue FCF, E142* Green S, E151 Black PN, E154* Brown FK
PRESERVATIVES
E210* Benzoic acid, E211* Sodium benzoate, E212* Potassium benzoate E213* Calcium benzoate, E214* Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, E215* Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate sodium salt, E216* Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, E217* Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate sodium salt , E218* Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate, E219* Methyl 4- hydroxybenzoate sodium salt, E220 Sulfur dioxide, E221 Sodium sulphite, E222 Sodium Hydrosulfite, E223 Sodium metabisulphite, E224 Potassium metabisulphite, E226 Calcium sulfite, E227 Calcium hydrogen sulphite, E230* Biphenyl , E231* 2-Hydroxybiphenyl, E232* Sodium biphenyl-2-yl oxide, E233* 2-(Thiazol-4-yl) benzimidazole, E239 Hexamine, E249* Potassium nitrite, E250* Sodium nitrite, E251* Sodium nitrate, E252* potassium nitrate
SWEETENERS
E950 Acesulfame, E951 Aspartame, E952 Cyclamate acid
In children, it occurs with hyperactivity, lack of concentration and learning difficulties, especially in reading. If we truly love our children, let’s all join hands and get rid of these threats by consuming Halal and Tayyib products that are necessary for a Halal and Tayyib life.
SOURCES: LANCET, MSG, HCSG, Ukfoodguide
