It's frankenchicken
One of my pet peeves of late has been "real" food. It all started when I was eating a Ghiardelli Chocolate candy and reading the ingredients. There it was: High Fructose Corn Syrup, in a "gourmet" chocolate no less!
So I happened upon something that contained Autolyzed Yeast Extract and so I Googled it to get the who/what/where. One site led to another and I found the ingredient list for Burger King's Grilled Chicken. I know, I figured the ingredients would be Chicken. Hooo Boy, look at this:
TENDERGRILL® Chicken Filet
Chicken Breast with Rib Mea****er, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Spices, Natural Flavors, Onion Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Chicken Fat, Chicken Powder, Chicken Broth, Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, Citric Acid, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, and Artificial Flavors.), Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Glazed with: Water, Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Methylcellulose, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Fructose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, Chicken Fat, Carmel Color, Grill Flavor (from Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil), Chicken Powder, Chicken Broth, Turmeric, Smoke Flavor, Annatto Extract, and Artificial Flavors], Soybean Oil.
That blows my mind! You know, the sad fact is, I try and educate my SMO friends on food and one thing they all say is that it tastes good. The counter argument I have is OF COURSE it tastes good, it's scientifically engineered to taste better than the real thing (like Peter Pan Peanut Butter, et al).
Oh well, at least I know if I ever eat at BK any resemblence of the Chicken to actual chicken is coincidental.
So I happened upon something that contained Autolyzed Yeast Extract and so I Googled it to get the who/what/where. One site led to another and I found the ingredient list for Burger King's Grilled Chicken. I know, I figured the ingredients would be Chicken. Hooo Boy, look at this:
TENDERGRILL® Chicken Filet
Chicken Breast with Rib Mea****er, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Spices, Natural Flavors, Onion Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Chicken Fat, Chicken Powder, Chicken Broth, Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, Citric Acid, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, and Artificial Flavors.), Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Glazed with: Water, Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Methylcellulose, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Fructose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Disodium Guanylate and Disodium Inosinate, Chicken Fat, Carmel Color, Grill Flavor (from Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil), Chicken Powder, Chicken Broth, Turmeric, Smoke Flavor, Annatto Extract, and Artificial Flavors], Soybean Oil.
That blows my mind! You know, the sad fact is, I try and educate my SMO friends on food and one thing they all say is that it tastes good. The counter argument I have is OF COURSE it tastes good, it's scientifically engineered to taste better than the real thing (like Peter Pan Peanut Butter, et al).
Oh well, at least I know if I ever eat at BK any resemblence of the Chicken to actual chicken is coincidental.
I was really shocked at your findings. I had no idea,. I try so hard to stay away from partally hydrated stuff & CHICKEN FAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whats up wit that. I can tell you 1 thing I won't be eating fast food burgers unless I'm stranded on a McDonalds island & I've eaten up all the turtle there is. What did you mean about the peter pan peanut butter? thanks for this info.
Brenda
Brenda
What did you mean about the peter pan peanut butter?
It contains added sugar for taste and extra oils to prevent separation. Call me a purist but Peanut Butter should contain: Peanuts, Salt. Salt enhances flavor (like the sugar) but it isn't sugar.
And Reduced Fat Peanut Butter? *shudder*
I won't be eating fast food burgers
Actually, the Burger King Burger is 100% ground beef, so, that is something positive. The Angus Steak thingy, however, has "encapsulated salt" YUM-O
It contains added sugar for taste and extra oils to prevent separation. Call me a purist but Peanut Butter should contain: Peanuts, Salt. Salt enhances flavor (like the sugar) but it isn't sugar.
And Reduced Fat Peanut Butter? *shudder*
I won't be eating fast food burgers
Actually, the Burger King Burger is 100% ground beef, so, that is something positive. The Angus Steak thingy, however, has "encapsulated salt" YUM-O
I get totally frustrated eating out...You really do not know what the heck is in the food if you are not making it yourself! Scary stuff in that "Chicken" sandwich...
I have to admit though, you got my mouth watering thinking about a Whopper...one of my pre op favs as far as fast food went...Although I was not much of a fast food girl anyway...I did enjoy a whopper with cheese and fries! Anything potatoes too! These days fast food french fries are soooooo gross...they coat my throat with this unnatural feeling like you've just swallowed hot wax. It gags me and they get stuck every single time! Good for me I guess!
I couldn't finish a whopper if I tried anyway...I don't even bother with FF...Gross! Chipotle once in a while...and Taco Bell last resort! I'm afraid to even look at the ingredients lists...Looks like beans, tastes like chicken....!
At least we know the lettuce and tomatoes are real!
I have to admit though, you got my mouth watering thinking about a Whopper...one of my pre op favs as far as fast food went...Although I was not much of a fast food girl anyway...I did enjoy a whopper with cheese and fries! Anything potatoes too! These days fast food french fries are soooooo gross...they coat my throat with this unnatural feeling like you've just swallowed hot wax. It gags me and they get stuck every single time! Good for me I guess!
I couldn't finish a whopper if I tried anyway...I don't even bother with FF...Gross! Chipotle once in a while...and Taco Bell last resort! I'm afraid to even look at the ingredients lists...Looks like beans, tastes like chicken....!
At least we know the lettuce and tomatoes are real!
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