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Are E numbers ever OK for babies?
By Cheryl Freedman on 26/09/2012 in First steps to weaning
They're a common ingredient in processed foods, but should additives really be avoided at all costs when feeding your baby?
. Monosodium glutamate (E621) is one of the most common, and is widely added to soups, sauces and sausages.To improve food textureStabilisers, emulsifiers, thickeners and gelling agents give body to foods and help to mix ingredients that are difficult
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Weaning and organic food
By Sarah Lawson on 22/08/2008 in Feeding
When you first start to feed your baby solids, you have an amazing chance to make a good, healthy start. But why go organic?
campaigning and support resource for organic food and farming, cite only 32 food additives that are permitted for use in organic food. The EU approve 290 in regular foods.Additives like monosodium glutamate and hydrogenated fat creep into foods you wouldn
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Eating out when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/07/2008 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Enjoy those kid-free suppers while you can - but eat well!
without monosodium glutamate, which can be an irritant for many people.However, uncooked meat and fish should not be eaten and a plate awash with soy sauce is also high in sodium. There are lighter Japanese dishes (and I know a half-Japanese mother who
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
to be on the safe side, particularly during pregnancy when you're more susceptible to allergens. MSG (Monosodium glutamate) - A flavour enhancer most commonly found in Chinese and also Japanese foods, it also crops up on the ingredients list of some stocks, sauces
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