E Numbers To Avoid
1. E102 – tartrazine. This yellow food colouring has already been banned from use in Norway and Austria, yet it’s continued being used in food and drinks in the UK. In recent years, since a study found it was linked to hyperactivity in children, the UK government have suggested it should be avoided by children, but adults may well want to avoid it too. E102 is commonly found in products such as mustard, marmalade, jelly, marzipan, ice lollies, fizzy drinks, squash, custard powder and soups.
2. E122 – carmoisine. E122 is a synthetic red dye that’s used as a colouring in many foods. Already banned in several countries, including Norway, Japan, America and Sweden, this colouring is found in products such as sweets, yogurts, packet soup, jelly and jam. It has been positively linked to hyperactivity in children and the UK government recommend that children may be better avoiding it, but it can also cause allergic reactions in adults too.