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Some of the most common Synthetic additives in the US food market are the following: Saccharin (artificial Sweetener) Caffeine although Caffeine is a natural ingredient it can be added to Sodas as a stimulant. olestra also called Olean, a fat substitute thought to be the answer to fatty foods without the weight gain, but it causes loose stools, abdominal cramping, anal leakage. acesulfame K one of the most dangerous of all sweetener additives, it is under-tested and causes tumors in all test animals in the thyroid, it is used in Soda, Chewing Gum, Candy, instant coffee and tea, Gelatin desserts, puddings and nondairy creamers. artificial coloring * Blue 1; in drinks, candy and baked items, * Blue 2; pet food drinks and candy * Citrus Red2; used to color the skin of Oranges * Green 3; used in Candy and Beverages. * Red 3; Candy and Baked Items, * Red 40; Beverages, candy, pastries, pet food, sausage, gelatin desserts. * Yellow 5; Used in some gelatin desserts, candies, pet food, baked items. * Yellow 6; Beverages, baked items, candy, sausages. The last URL in the reference section has alot of information about additives. Reference: * http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olestra * http:/www.zug.com/pranks/olestra * http:/www.holisticmed.com/acek * http:/www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm

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