Mrs P
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Ok, I've heard of the term "mechanically separated" before, but I had never seen a pic...
And I am now a...................... "Before" seeing a pic" of "mechanically separated" and "post seeing pic of" "mechanically separated"..
In case u haven't seen what "the product" looks like here it is:
I always try to feed my family organic, grass fed/ free range/hormone free as much as possible, it's not a secret that U.S. farmers have been giving sex hormones to cattle to fatten them up since the 1970's... Well, because hormones increase the amount of meat the cattle produce without requiring extra feed..
No wonder "early puberty" is such a "normal" thing now days ...
So Do we know what we're really eating now days ??
Do u know what "mechanically separated" mean :
(not to say it isn't "safe" to eat.. but, do we really want to eat it after reading this ?)
Well, It's pretty much what’s left over after the meat clinging to the bones of chicken or pork are forced through a sieve-like structure using high pressure. You have crushed bits of bone and cartilage and other things that can end up in that final paste... and "mechanically separated chicken" is basically the entire chicken after being smashed and pressed throught a sieve, Yeap.. Bone, eyes, guts and all.. and since when it comes out it will be crawling with bacteria it gets a "washing" of amonia, and because it tastes gross, it gets "reflavored" artificially" and "dyed" with artificiall color..
you’ll find it:
Some hot dogs and other products (So, check the label)
Carbon monoxide:
What it is:
An odorless gas can be deadly. But the same stuff that comes from the exhaust pipe of your vehicle is also used in packaging ground beef and some fish like tilapia and tuna.
You'll find it in:
Carbon monoxide is injected into plastic wrap after all the air is sucked out to block the process of oxidation that can turn pink meat brown. Consumer groups have objected to the treatment's potential to mask meat spoilage.
Shellac:
What it is:
I'm not a candy lover, but my kids are, so this interests me.....
Jelly bens are often coated with shellac, a sticky substance derived from secretions of the female Kerria lacca, an insect native to Thailand.
You'll find in:
Shellac makes jelly beans, candy corn, and other hard-coated candy look shiny. It may be called a “confectioner’s glaze” on the packaging. (so read the labels)
This one is high on my list...
Saltwater injections:
What it is:
Believe it or not ! salt water injected into our food.. sounds harmless but, too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and other health problems, so less is better. In a practice called plumping, manufacturers inject salt and other ingredients into raw meat (mostly chicken) to enhance flavor and increase the weight of the meat before it’s sold.
So, keep in mind that some of it will come off in the cooking process, those "6oz" of chicken breat might really be more like "4oz"
You'll find it in:
In packaged meat....Check the fine print and the nutrition facts label. Meat that’s been injected may say “flavored with up to 10% of a solution” or “up to 15% chicken broth.” Regular chicken has about 40 to 70 mg of sodium per 4-ounce serving, while plumped chicken can contain 5 times or more than that amount, or 300 mg and up.
Bisphenol A
What it is:
Though the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, has been removed from most hard plastics (including baby bottles and sippy cups), it can still be found in the sealant in the linining.
You'll find this in:
This can be especially problematic with acidic foods like tomatoes....The concern is that it leaks into foods.
Castoreum:
What it is:
This food flavoring is extracted from the castor sac scent glands of the male or female beaver, which are located near the anus. The substance is pretty expensive (think about what it probably takes to obtain it) and is more common in perfume than in actual foods.
Where you’ll find it:
While it sounds downright disgusting, the FDA says it’s GRAS, meaning it’s “generally recognized as safe.” You won’t see this one on the food label because it’s generally listed as “natural flavoring.”
EEEEWWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!
Cellulose:
What it is:
Cellulose, derived mainly from wood pulp and cotton, is used in
paper manufacturing and sometimes added to food.
You'll find it in:
Cellulose is added to shredded cheese to keep the strands from sticking together, and also can be found in ice cream. It’s found naturally in corn. Cellulose is very innocuous material, & humans can’t digest it...
So, please read the LABELS !!!!
And I am now a...................... "Before" seeing a pic" of "mechanically separated" and "post seeing pic of" "mechanically separated"..
In case u haven't seen what "the product" looks like here it is:
I always try to feed my family organic, grass fed/ free range/hormone free as much as possible, it's not a secret that U.S. farmers have been giving sex hormones to cattle to fatten them up since the 1970's... Well, because hormones increase the amount of meat the cattle produce without requiring extra feed..
No wonder "early puberty" is such a "normal" thing now days ...
So Do we know what we're really eating now days ??
Do u know what "mechanically separated" mean :
(not to say it isn't "safe" to eat.. but, do we really want to eat it after reading this ?)
Well, It's pretty much what’s left over after the meat clinging to the bones of chicken or pork are forced through a sieve-like structure using high pressure. You have crushed bits of bone and cartilage and other things that can end up in that final paste... and "mechanically separated chicken" is basically the entire chicken after being smashed and pressed throught a sieve, Yeap.. Bone, eyes, guts and all.. and since when it comes out it will be crawling with bacteria it gets a "washing" of amonia, and because it tastes gross, it gets "reflavored" artificially" and "dyed" with artificiall color..
you’ll find it:
Some hot dogs and other products (So, check the label)
Carbon monoxide:
What it is:
An odorless gas can be deadly. But the same stuff that comes from the exhaust pipe of your vehicle is also used in packaging ground beef and some fish like tilapia and tuna.
You'll find it in:
Carbon monoxide is injected into plastic wrap after all the air is sucked out to block the process of oxidation that can turn pink meat brown. Consumer groups have objected to the treatment's potential to mask meat spoilage.
Shellac:
What it is:
I'm not a candy lover, but my kids are, so this interests me.....
Jelly bens are often coated with shellac, a sticky substance derived from secretions of the female Kerria lacca, an insect native to Thailand.
You'll find in:
Shellac makes jelly beans, candy corn, and other hard-coated candy look shiny. It may be called a “confectioner’s glaze” on the packaging. (so read the labels)
This one is high on my list...
Saltwater injections:
What it is:
Believe it or not ! salt water injected into our food.. sounds harmless but, too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and other health problems, so less is better. In a practice called plumping, manufacturers inject salt and other ingredients into raw meat (mostly chicken) to enhance flavor and increase the weight of the meat before it’s sold.
So, keep in mind that some of it will come off in the cooking process, those "6oz" of chicken breat might really be more like "4oz"
You'll find it in:
In packaged meat....Check the fine print and the nutrition facts label. Meat that’s been injected may say “flavored with up to 10% of a solution” or “up to 15% chicken broth.” Regular chicken has about 40 to 70 mg of sodium per 4-ounce serving, while plumped chicken can contain 5 times or more than that amount, or 300 mg and up.
Bisphenol A
What it is:
Though the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, has been removed from most hard plastics (including baby bottles and sippy cups), it can still be found in the sealant in the linining.
You'll find this in:
This can be especially problematic with acidic foods like tomatoes....The concern is that it leaks into foods.
Castoreum:
What it is:
This food flavoring is extracted from the castor sac scent glands of the male or female beaver, which are located near the anus. The substance is pretty expensive (think about what it probably takes to obtain it) and is more common in perfume than in actual foods.
Where you’ll find it:
While it sounds downright disgusting, the FDA says it’s GRAS, meaning it’s “generally recognized as safe.” You won’t see this one on the food label because it’s generally listed as “natural flavoring.”
EEEEWWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!
Cellulose:
What it is:
Cellulose, derived mainly from wood pulp and cotton, is used in
paper manufacturing and sometimes added to food.
You'll find it in:
Cellulose is added to shredded cheese to keep the strands from sticking together, and also can be found in ice cream. It’s found naturally in corn. Cellulose is very innocuous material, & humans can’t digest it...
So, please read the LABELS !!!!
