dengan mengendap-endap, merayap,
bahaya selalu mengancam
makin nyata, lantaran calon korban tidak siaga.
pameo begitu berlaku, untuk politik agama ekonomi sampai pangan.
nah, yang terakhir itu bangsa awak selalu kedodoran juga.
pewarna kuning makanan-minuman
dari TARTRAZIN ? aduh mak ...!
coba....EKSTRA JOSS kuning juga khan ? ini sekadar TTS kok.
masalahnya yang mestinya urus pertanian dan pangan, apalagi bogor
dan pengikut2nya,
malah pada politik-politikan sektarian degil...huahahaha
salam
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Note: the information on this page originally appeared on its own
website, but I have decided to bring it together with my other work.
I started the original page in 1998 after a negative personal
experience with tartrazine and was overwhelmed by the positive
response from Internet users all over the world. I continue to get
email thanking me for this information almost every day. The
experience was the beginning of my own journey into an awareness of
health and social issues which has led me down a path (and a
passion) for information activism.
Tartrazine: A Real Yellow Menace
Tartrazine (also known as "FD&C Yellow Number 5" or "E-102" in
Europe) is a coal-tar derivative that is used to color foods,
cosmetics, and other products. It is literally industrial waste. I
have a strong sensitivity to this substance, and believe there are
many others out there as well who (perhaps unknowingly) have the
same problem. If you get mysterious hives or sometimes wake up with
swollen eyelids, this could be the culprit.
Tartrazine is also reputed to be a catalyst in hyperactivity/ADD,
other behavioral problems, asthma, migranes, thyroid cancer, and
lupus!
Have you noticed how many children are being diagnosed
as "hyperactive" these days? There is research that shows there
might be a link (and that dietary changes can help.) Many of the
children on Ritalin or other behavioral drugs are probably just
eating a diet rich in toxic food additives that are approved by the
government as safe. Some schools have noticed a major difference in
pupils' behavior after banning snacks with tartrazine.
Ironically enough, some of the drugs for these conditions contain
tartrazine and are probably just making the problem worse! I stop
just short of declaring it a conspiracy on the drug companies' part,
but it's something to think about.
Why do food companies use it? It's simply cheaper than natural
alternatives. The important nutrient beta carotene can be used to
achieve a similar color, but it costs more for the manufacturer. Can
you imagine having the idea to put coal tar waste into food as a
coloring? As with many of the evils in this world, it all comes down
to "the bottom line" (aka greed.)
What products contain tartrazine?
Here is a list of some of the things that often (but not always!)
contain tartrazine:
prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical drugs
skim milk
yogurt
butter/margarine
orange colored cheeses
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese ("Kraft Dinner")
Orange colored snacks (cheezies, Doritos, etc.)
Candy
Gelatin and pudding desserts
Ice Cream
Mountain Dew
Tang
other artificially colored drinks
boxed breakfast cereals
shrimp
canned fruits and vegetables
pastas
breads, cakes, and other baked goods (especially ones that
contain "candied fruit")
wasabi
alcoholic drinks (especially mixed drinks like sours but also some
beer!)
shampoo
cosmetics
lotions
toothpaste
vitamins
birth control pills
aspirin
This is only a partial list of things to look out for tartrazine in.
It's hiding in all kinds of places you wouldn't expect such as
chocolate pudding and even caviar, so watch out and check those
labels!
In the United States, manufacturers are required to indicate that a
product contains tartrazine on the label. In Canada, labels are only
required to say "colour." In the United Kingdom and Europe,
tartrazine is referred to as "E-102" though it has been banned in
Norway and Austria.
There is currently a petition at the FDA to have tartrazine BANNED
in the USA! Please email your comments and experiences with this
toxic substance to the US government (no matter what country you
live in!)
Sometimes products (especially those imported from Asia) have
tartrazine that isn't declared on the label! This example of an FDA
enforcement report mentions several labeling violations.
My Story
For about 10 years, I had mild eczema on one of my hands which came
and went. I used a prescription cortizone cream which helped the
itching some, but never got rid of the skin problem completely. When
the condition started appearing on my face and neck, I started to
worry. Every few weeks, I would get red circles and swelling around
my eyes and mouth, as well as spots on my neck. These red spots
would appear in the same places every time, and take up to 5 days to
heal. After a few months, the redness never healed completely, it
just varied in severity.
The first doctor I saw gave me a weaker cortizone to put on my face
which burned my skin and did not help the healing. The second doctor
I saw told me I had "idiopathic" hives, which meant there was no
discernable cause. He offered to give me a pill regimen to "suppress
my immune system." I decided I needed my immune system more than
ever and declined. The third doctor I saw gave me allergy tests
which came up negative. He gave me a long list of food items to
avoid and said to re-introduce them one at a time so I would know
which had been the problem. I realized that it had been the vitamins
I was taking, which contain tartrazine. The time period I had been
ill matched up perfectly with the amount of time I'd been taking the
pills.
When I started avoiding tartrazine my face finally cleared up and my
hand healed completely for the first time in several years!
I am happy that I now know what the problem is, but the prolonged
daily exposure from the vitamins has made me extra-sensitive to
tartrazine. I have learned which foods to avoid in general, but
every once in awhile something sneaks through and the symptoms come
back. Unfortunately, now even a small amount of tartrazine triggers
a painful (and unattractive) reaction that lasts for five days.
In many ways, I am glad this happened to me, because it has made me
adopt a much more natural diet, which has had a profound influence
on my health. I have also become an almost-vegetarian (I eat fish
once in awhile) after learning about the additives and hormones put
into animal feed. Chickens are often fed dyes to make the eggs and
flesh look nicer! I encourage everyone to eat less meat, consider
giving up red meat and poultry, or eat organic meats and free-range
eggs. (I do not believe that eating meat is morally wrong, but I do
believe that the way most modern farm animals are treated and
drugged up is.)
Look into it and educate yourself, then make up your own mind.
Links
How Hazardous are food dyes? (cached)
an article from Dr. Weil, who maintains that artificial dyes are bad
for everyone, not just the allergic.
Our Food Supply - A Chemical Cuisine
an article by Mary Bateman, one of the other crusaders against
tartrazine. It includes information on how her husband suffers from
a severe reaction to which inhibits his ability to breathe!
Number is up for Pupils' Tuck (cached)
an English article about how much behavior improved in students
after they stopped giving them artificially colored food (&
encouraged parents to participate at home.)
The Feingold Diet (cached)
this newsletter from the Feingold diet (used to combat
hyperactivity) contains some very interesting information about
tartrazine, such as the fact that its chemical composition often
doesn't meet government regulations. Visit the Feingold
Association's Homepage for more information about the popular
alternative to giving psychoactive drugs to kids.
Tartrazine and Vitamins (cached)
this article says that tartrazine causes problems because it
interferes with the body's absorption of Zinc and Vitamin B6. I take
supplements of these vitamins when I feel the symptoms coming on.
The rest of the time I avoid synthetic supplements and try to eat
foods rich in these nutrients.
Tartrazine Terrors (cached)
a description of tartrazine from a British medical site.
Food Allergies, Rare but Risky (cached)
an article from the FDA about food allergies in general which
mentions tartrazine.
Food Color Facts (cached)
another FDA article, with general information about food colorings.
Curries could damage your health (cached)
as this British article shows, you have to be extra careful at
restaurants.
"Inactive" Ingredients in Pharmaceutical Products (cached)
an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics that mentions
tartrazine.
Women's Health and the Environment (cached)
this site identifies tartrazine as a possible catalyst in the
disease Lupus! Definitely another reason to avoid it.
Food Intolerance and Eczema (cached)
if you have eczema, you may be able to get rid of it through dietary
changes.
Alternative Medicine and Health: Hives (cached)
presents alternative treatments for dealing with hives, naming
tartrazine as a common cause.
Adverse Effects of "Inactive" Ingredients (cached)
this page lists other affects that tartrazine can have, including
thyroid tumors!
Food Additives Guide
this site lists a large number of food additives and their uses and
effects. There are many other evil chemicals in our food besides the
dyes! Tartrazine is E102.
Don't OverDew It
information about the FALSE urban legends that the tartrazine in
Mountain Dew causes male sexual dysfunction. I don't really
recommend drinking it however.
Guestbook and Tartrazine Email List
My tartrazine guestbook has been running for several years and
contains many additional anecdotes about tartrazine from around the
world. Please sign it if you have something to add. Your words can
contribute to the value of this site and help get the word out about
tartrazine.
I have also started an email list for those interested in staying in
touch on the subject.
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