Table 3.
Examples of foods containing natural and added food chemicals thought to induce gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms in gastrointestinal conditions.
| FOOD CHEMICAL | FOOD SOURCES [64,65] | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural food chemicals | Amines | Cheese, chocolate, banana, ham, fish |
| Glutamate | Tomato | |
| Salicylates | Apples, tomatoes | |
| Added food chemicals | Antioxidants | Oils, margarine |
| Benzoates | Soft drinks, cordials | |
| Colors | Confectionary, jelly | |
| Monosodium glutamate (MSG) | Chinese take-away, packaged foods | |
| Nitrates | Deli meats | |
| Propionates | Breads | |
| Sorbic acid | Processed cheese slices | |
| Sulfites | Soft drink, cordials, dried fruit |