In article om>,
Dad Fred > wrote:

> I am allergic to some food additives and wondered if anyone had any
> good ways of knowing what is going in the recipes I cook, ie what
> additives are in the ingredients etc.

Use only fresh ingredients that don't cause you any adverse reactions.
Avoid canned and processed foods or at least read their labels carefully
before you buy them. Wash produce thoroughly.

Giving you specific recommendations isn't possible without knowing
anything about what you are allergic to.