It sweetens without the calories of real sugar. It is found in foods like diet soft drinks, low-calorie yogurt, jam, desserts, chewing gum and sugar free condiments.
What does Aspartame do?
100
Act as helper molecules in a variety of chemical reactions.
What do vitamins do?
100
Caused by a lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and the inability of the body to use thiamine.
What is Beriberi?
100
Caused by a lack of B2 or riboflavin.
What is Ariboflavinosis?
100
Caused by not having enough iron in your body or being naturally be born with it.
What is Iron deficiency?
200
It gives a sour taste and helps increase shelf-life. It is found in foods like candies, wine and bread.
What does Tartaric acid do?
200
Nutrients that are not made by living things.
What are minerals?
200
Caused by not receiving enough niacin and tryptophan
What is Pellegra?
200
Caused by a lack of vitamin B.
What is Hypocabalaminemia?
200
It is used to supplement vitamin C. It is found in foods like fruits, citrusy foods, and processed foods that need vitamin C.
What does Ascorbic acid do?
300
It preserves food. It is found in foods like butter, meats, cereal, gum, baked foods and snacks.
What does BHT do?
300
One gram is 4 calories, they are the most efficient source of energy and they need to be broken down into simple sugars.
What are carbohydrates?
300
Caused by eating egg whites every day for a long period of time.
What is Biotin?
300
It is caused by nerve damage.
What is Paraesthesia?
300
It is used for preservation. It is found in foods like dried foods, potato product, and radish.
What does Sulfite do?
400
It is a cheap sweetener. It is found in foods like junk food, candy, and soda.
What does corn syrup do?
400
One gram is 9 calories; they provide a slow release of energy, help form cell membranes, protect our inner organs, insulate our body and need to be broken down into fatty acids.
What are fats?
400
Caused by a lack of vitamin C.
What is Scurvy?
400
Caused by a lack of Vitamin A, cataracts, age, certain medicines, birth defects etc...
What is night blindness?
400
Caused by your body failing to form enough bone or too much old bone may be reabsorbed.
What is Calcium deficiency?
500
It thickens things and prevents freezer burn. It is found in foods like corn syrup, frozen food, salad dressings, soft drinks, jams, jellies, dairy products, and many more.
What does Guar gum do?
500
One gram is 4 calories, they are needed for tissue growth and repair, and they play a role in chemical reactions and need to be broken down into amino acids.
What are proteins?
500
Caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.
What is Rickets?
500
Caused by not having enough iodine in your diet.
What is Iodine deficiency?
500
It keeps food well and makes food taste better. It is found in foods like margarine, biscuits, and cakes.