Methyl propyl ketone is rated low risk at 5 points.
It is used as a synthetic flavoring.
A ketone flavoring with an acetone-like fruity smell.
Reported concern: headache and dizziness if inhaled at high concentration.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/1529

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3-Hexanone: risk score 5 points, rated low risk.
Category: synthetic flavoring.
A ketone flavoring with a green and fruity smell.
Reported concern: skin and mucous membrane irritation at high concentration.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/1525

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Copper complexes of chlorophylls — green color.
Risk score 5 points, rated low.
A chlorophyll copper complex used to keep food green.
Reported concern: liver damage from copper build-up if taken in excess.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/165

Additive check: Sodium Propionate.
Low risk, 5 points. Category: preservative.
The sodium salt of propionic acid.
Concern raised: extra sodium load in large amounts.
Typical foods: bread, processed cheese, tortillas.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/11

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Calcium Propionate is rated low risk at 5 points.
It is used as a preservative.
The calcium salt of propionic acid. It is the main antifungal preservative for bread.
Reported concern: reports of migraine and behavioral effects.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/10

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Propionic Acid: risk score 5 points, rated low risk.
Category: preservative.
A short chain fatty acid that occurs in nature. It is used to stop mold in bread and cheese.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/9

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Cyclamate — sweetener.
Risk score 13 points, rated medium.
About 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar.
Reported concern: a link to bladder cancer suggested in animal studies.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/1457

Additive check: Chlorine.
Medium risk, 13 points. Category: flour treatment and sanitizer.
A gaseous halogen used to bleach, age and sanitize flour.
Concern raised: digestive irritation from residual chlorine.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/299

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Sodium Sulfite is rated medium risk at 13 points.
It is used as a antioxidant, bleach and preservative.
A sulfite used to prevent oxidation, bleach and control microbes.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/276

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Aluminium: risk score 13 points, rated medium risk.
Category: metallic color.
Used to give food a silver metallic finish.
Reported concern: neurotoxicity at high doses in animal studies.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/164

Chocolate Brown HT — synthetic azo color.
Risk score 13 points, rated medium.
Another name for Brown HT, used in chocolate products.
Reported concern: allergy and hives.
Found in: chocolate sweets, cake, biscuits.
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https://tenka.honmonojp.com/en/additive/129