HUNDREDS of snack foods marketed to children contain additives which international research links to adverse health and behavioural reactions.
Research by UK scientists, published in medical journal The Lancet, linked additives found in many common snackfoods to allergic reactions, asthma, hyperactivity and rashes.
Scientists tested additives found in sweets, ice cream and biscuits on groups of three-year-olds and nine-year-olds.
Products containing the additives are on Australian supermarket shelves, including mini Wagon Wheels, Shrek M&Ms and Green's Thomas and Friends cupcakes.
Food Intolerance Network founder Sue Dengate said the additives could be the reason why children suffer behavioural problems, although the compounds did not affect all children the same way.
"There is no need for these additives," she said.
"We've been calling for a long time to have them removed."
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has yet to consider banning the additives.
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