Food Additives at a Glance

I need a translation dictionary to understand food labels. The long, hard-to-pronounce names of the various chemicals are like trying to read a foreign languarge. I'm weary of any kind of man-made chemical, but I wish I had a clue what most of the chemicals are.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has simplified the ingredient lists a little with their chart of food additives. It clearly shows which additives appear to be safe, which are harmful, and which to be cautious with.