UREGENT question regarding natural colour 160b (Annatto)

[Matryoshka]

Perhaps someone doing failsafe could help, i've been madly researching but both kids high needs at the moment. Need a quick answer,

Does anyone know if 160b (annatto) is used in flavoured milks? or any brands particular. Have called their customer service line, they were very reluctant and said they'd reply via mail, not expecting a proper answer.

Much appreciated if you can help, wish i had the time to sit here and wade through all the google info. Some info on fedupwithfoodadditives too, but couldn't find about the flavoured milks.

cheers.

[~Raven~]

Just looking quickly in Fed Up and it doesn't mention brands.

It's included in yoghurt, breakfast cereals, vanilla ice cream, crumbed products like fish fingers, sliced cheese (eeks!), biscuits.

It can cause a grouch next day reaction if that's any help! Maybe this is C's problem cos he loves cheese slices...

[Astrid]

It should be listed as part of the ingredient listing on the product. I also look out for 160b, but don't tend to get flavoured milks, so cannot help you with brands. Have you tried looking the brand websites? Often they will have ingredient listings on those.

Just a warning, some oven fries use 160b. Something I was surprised to find.

[Matryoshka]

Not listed on the packet, in fact NO "numbers" listed on the packet.

I am just suspecting its in a product i drink daily, because when i don't have it i am feral, and i've tried quitting so many times but can't.

Am seriously looking in to failsafe, but my god it looks so restrictive and time consuming...is it something that would get easier in time? anyone on here doing failsafe?

[Astrid]

A few BB'ers have done failsafe, or do some version of it.

Here is one thread:
http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...fe-eating.html

[Matryoshka]

Thanks for that. Ordering the book now.

[~Raven~]

You should get Fed Up too. They go hand in hand and it's an interesting read!

I don't do failsafe but plan on it. Sooner rather than later I might add! I use Fed Up as a bit of a lifestyle guide and for things not to buy when I'm shopping.

I made a fatal error this week, Because I was slack with the cooking I bought le snacks and lcm's for the kids. They have been beastly ferals

I haven't really noticed any salycilite sensitivities but I'm going to give it a go. The biggest hurdle is convincing DH