The E- Number Poisons
A vast array of 'E' numbers conceals many poisonous substances which
are harmful for the human body. Apart from the issue of halaal and
haraam- an issue to which most Muslims turn a blind eye and a deaf ear-
the human body suffers considerable damage caused by the avalanche of
poisonous substances which it is compelled to ingest.
The lamentable indifference which Muslims display for dietary Ahkaam
of the shariah has rendered them oblivious of the injuries they are
inflicting on their bodies by consuming so much poisons daily. Perhaps
the warnings of non-Muslims experts may exercise a salburious effect on
their minds to alert them of the dangers of these 'E' poisons. The
experts have the following to say:-
E-Numbers to be avoided by children, especially hyperactive children.
E102, E104, E106, E107, E110, E120, E122, E123, E124, E127, E128, E132,
E133, E150, E151, E154, E155, E160B, E210, E211, E220, E250, E251,
E320, E321.
E-Numbers which should not be given to small babies and children.
E213, E214, E215, E216, E217, E218, E219, E310, E311, E312, E420, E421, E621, E622, E623, E627, E631, E635.
E-Numbers to be avoided by asthmatic people.
E102, E107, E110, E122, E123, E124, E128, E129, E151, E154, E155, E180,
E211, E212, E213, E214, E215, E216, E220, E221, E222, E223, E224, E225,
E226, E227, E310, 311, E312, E321,E421, E621, E622, E623, E627, E631,
E635.
E-Numbers possibly Causing cancer
E110, E123, E127, E153, E249, E250, E251, E252, E320, E321, E902, E905, E954
E-Numbers causing kidney problems- inflammation or stone formation
E170, E252, E385, E421, E430, E450a, E450b, E450c
The above list of problems is not exhaustive.
E-Numbers which are possibly of animal origin
E120,
E153, E161g, E252, E270, E322, E325, E326, E327, E422, E430, E431,
E432, E433, E434, E435, E436, E441, E442, E470a, E470b, E471, E472a,
E472b, E572c, E472d, E472e, E472f, E473, E474, E475, E476, E477, E478,
E479b, E481, E482, E483, E491, E493, E494, E495, E542, E570, E585,
E631, E635, E640, E910, E920, E921, E966.
E-Numbers which are of animal origin and possibly of animal origin.
E441 (gelatine emulsifier), E440 (Pectins), E442 (Ammonium phosphates -emulsifier),
E-Numbers which are alcoholics
E422
(Glycerol), E420 (Sorbital alcohol), E100, E959. (Can be found in
'alcohol-free' juice beers, desserts, fruit juice drinks, tinned or
bottled fruits, ice creams, jams, jellies etc
* Note that if these E-numbers are of soya lecithine or vegetable origine then it will be halaal and thus permissible to consume.
(Some of these E-Numbers are under doubt if haraam. Please check back every so often for updates.)
E-Numbers that contain pig fat
E100,
E110, E120, E140, E141, E153, E210, E213, E214, E216, E234, E252, E270,
E280, E325, E326, E327, E334, E335, E336, E337, E422, E430, E431, E432,
E433, E434, E435, E436, E440, E470, E471, E472, E473, E474, E475, E476,
E477, E478, E481, E482, E483, E491, E492, E493, E494, E495, E542, E570,
E572, E631, E635, E904.