WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT GMO'S

THE RESEARCH IS RIGGED

There are two types of research regarding GM (genetically modified) food ~ independent science and corporate science. It’s not hard to decide which one to trust.

RIGGED RESEARCH from NO GMO on Vimeo.

By Dr. Mercola
Dark Government
October 4, 2011

Jeffrey Smith, featured in the video above, is the executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, whose Campaign for Healthier Eating in America is designed to create the tipping point of consumer rejection of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) to rid them from our food supply. In this short but important video, he points out some of the most glaring problems with scientific research, and that is the discrepancies you get depending on the source of the funding.
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In terms of reliability, there’s a big difference between:

·    Corporate science, which tends to primarily favor and support corporate interests, and

·         Independent science, performed without preconceived bias

As Smith points out, Monsanto, one of the primary players in the field of genetically modified (GM) foods, wants you to simply trust them because they’re “experts” and their studies “prove” their GM foods are safe. 
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But these same experts also told you PCB’s, Agent Orange, and DDT was safe, and we now know those claims were far from accurate.
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WHY PROFIT-MOTIVATED RESEARCH CANNOT BE TRUSTED…

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I’ve previously written several articles detailing the various methods employed to create desired, but false or misleading, outcomes in scientific studies. 
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Such tactics include using:

1. Inappropriate control groups

2. The wrong statistical methods

3. Incorrect detection methods

In the video, Smith gives some excellent examples of how Monsanto twisted their science to fit their own needs. For example, to “prove” that pasteurization destroys the bovine growth hormone (rBGH) left in milk from treated cows; their scientists pasteurized the milk 120 times longer than normal. 
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Clearly, the results from that experiment in no way relates to the pasteurized milk sold on the market…
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Simply withholding negative results is another common tactic.
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Last year, I interviewed Shiv Chopra on this topic. Chopra is a former drug company insider and also worked for what is now Health Canada; the Canadian equivalent of the FDA. While producing a department ordered report on rBGH in 1997, called the Gaps Analysis Report, his team discovered that the trial data he’d requested from Monsanto nine years earlier had in fact been produced, but he had for some reason never been granted access to it, even though he was tasked with approving rBGH for use in Canada.
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That research, performed by Monsanto, confirmed his fears, showing rBGH increased insulin-like growth factor in rats, increased thyroid activity, and produced ill effects in the testes.
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Similarly, when Monsanto wanted to prove that their GM soy was substantially equivalent to non-GM soy, they left key data out of their study that showed the GM soy contained more than seven times the normal amount of a known allergen.
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And, when they wanted to introduce their genetically modified high lysine corn, Monsanto claimed that it has a history of safe use in the food industry because it’s a naturally occurring protein in soil, and that therefore it will not pose a threat to health. 
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However, an independent scientist decided to double check these facts and what he discovered was rather shocking. 
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Based on the amount of lysine the average American would get from eating this high lysine corn, you’d have to consume 22,000 pounds of soil, every second, 24 hours a day, to get the same amount of lysine in your diet.
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Talk about misleading!
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Yet, they got away with it.

THE HEALTH DANGERS OF GM SOY AND CORN

Genetically modified soy and corn are two of the most prevalent GM foods in the US food supply, and both have been linked to potentially serious health effects.
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For example, one 2009 Brazilian study discovered that female rats fed GM soy for 15 months showed significant changes in their uterus and reproductive cycle, compared to rats fed organic soy or those raised without soy. This finding adds to a mounting body of evidence suggesting that GM foods can contribute to a number of reproductive disorders, including:

1. Changes in reproductive hormones, such as excessive production of estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone

2. Damage to pituitary gland

3. Retrograde menstruation, in which menstrual discharge travels backwards into the body rather than through the uterus, which can cause a disease known as endometriosis, which may lead to infertility. 

The disorder can also produce pelvic and leg pain, gastrointestinal problems, chronic fatigue, and a wide variety of other symptoms

4. Testicular changes, including damaged sperm cells

Another disturbing study performed by Irina Ermakova with the Russian National Academy of Sciences, reported that more than half the babies from mother rats fed GM soy died within three weeks, while the death rate in the non-GM soy group was only 10 percent. Additionally, the babies in the GM group were smaller, and, worst of all, could not reproduce. 
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In a telling coincidence, after Ermakova’s feeding trials were completed, her laboratory started feeding all the rats in the facility commercial rat chow using GM soy. Within two months, the infant mortality facility-wide reached 55 percent…
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Unfortunately, you have no way of knowing whether the soy you’re eating is genetically modified or not, because GM foods do not have to be labeled as such in the US. However, when you consider that 94 percent of all soy grown in the United States is genetically modified in one way or another, you can be virtually guaranteed that if a food product contains soy, it’s probably genetically modified, unless it’s labeled “100% USDA Organic.”
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The identical problem exists with GM corn, which accounts for about 88 percent of all corn grown in the United States. The safety of GM corn recently came under scrutiny again when a study published earlier this year discovered that Bt toxin, which is present in many GM crops, is now showing up in human blood!
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Bt toxin makes crops toxic to pests, but industry has claimed that the toxin poses no danger to the environment or human health because the protein breaks down in the human gut. Alas, the presence of the toxin in human blood is evidence that this is yet another false assertion that doesn’t hold up under closer scrutiny.
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The GM insecticide toxin is also showing up in fetal blood, which means it could have an impact on future generations, which is exactly what safety advocates like Smith have been warning about.
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YOUR HEALTH DEPENDS ON YOUR FOOD CHOICES

Hopefully, this information will cause you to think a little deeper about the process of the scientific model in general, and how to evaluate scientific evidence in particular. It’s quite clear that in order to get closer to the truth, you need to look at independent studies done by independent scientists that aren’t trying to prove a predetermined point of view, and aren’t financially motivated to uphold any particular corporate claim of safety or efficacy.
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Additionally, this information further highlights the need to carefully consider the foods you buy.
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There’s no doubt in my mind that if you want to maintain good health, you simply must educate yourself about how the foods you eat are produced. 
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When you compare unadulterated, organic foods to conventional processed foods (many, if not most, of which contain GM ingredients), there’s simply no question that one is real food, and the other is anything but!
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Yes, you may spend more money on organic food today, but your payoff of good health should more than make up for it ~ and reduce your health care costs in the future.
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I recently found a helpful aid, which shows that feeding your family organic food doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The web site, 100 Days of Real food, offers a free ‘real food meal plan’ (for summer), using typical in-season organic foods. The meal plan includes both shopping lists and recipes for three square meals a day for an entire week for a family of four.
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The estimated cost? About $167 per week.
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To help you find organically-grown, wholesome food in your area, check out these helpful resources:

1. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
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2. Local Harvest ~ This Web site will help you find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
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3. USDA Farmer’s Markets database
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4. Eat Well Guide: Wholesome Food from Healthy Animals ~ The Eat Well Guide is a free online directory of sustainably raised meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs from farms, stores, restaurants, inns, and hotels, and online outlets in the United States and Canada.
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5. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) ~ CISA is dedicated to sustaining agriculture and promoting the products of small farms.
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6. FoodRoutes ~ The FoodRoutes “Find Good Food” maps can help you connect with local farmers to find the freshest, tastiest food possible. On their interactive map, you can find a listing for local farmers, CSA’s, and markets near you.

HOW YOU CAN HELP OTHERS TO AVOID GMO FOODS

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Since the US government prevents the labeling of GM foods, it’s imperative to educate yourself on what they are, and to help spread awareness.
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First and foremost, avoid most processed foods, unless it’s labeled USDA 100% Organic.  You can also avoid GM foods that are not found in processed foods, if you know what to look for. There are currently eight genetically modified food crops on the market:

Soy

Sugar from sugar beets

Corn

Hawaiian papaya

Cottonseed (used in vegetable cooking oils)

Some varieties of zucchini

Canola (canola oil)

Crookneck squash

The free Non-GMO Shopping Guide is a great resource to help you determine which food brands and processed food products are GM-free. Print it out for yourself, and share it with everyone you know. 
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If you feel more ambitious you can order the Non-GMO Shopping Tips brochure in bulk, and bring them to the grocery stores in your area. Talk to the owner or manager and get permission to post them in their store.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

At this point, there’s really no shortage of excellent information on the hazards of genetically modified foods. I highly recommend Jeffrey Smith’s books, Seeds of Deception, and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, which provide overwhelming evidence that GM foods are unsafe and should never have been introduced in the first place.
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Additionally, there are a number of films and videos available for viewing, including:

1. Hidden Dangers in Kid’s Meals, which is a powerful way for parents to get an initiation into the health dangers of GM foods
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2. Your Milk on Drugs ~ Just Say No!, which exposes the dangers of GM bovine growth hormones. Any parent still feeding their child milk from cows injected with rBGH needs to see this film! They’ll never make the same mistake again…
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3. Jeffrey Smith’s lecture: Everything You Have to Know about Dangerous Genetically Modified Foods

YOUR ACTION PLAN

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To recap and add a few more suggestions for how you can get involved during this GM Awareness week, here is a list of Action Item for you to pick and choose from:

1. Distribute WIDELY the Non-GMO Shopping Guide to help you identify and avoid foods with GMOs. Look for products (including organic products) that feature the Non-GMO Project Verified Seal to be sure that at-risk ingredients have been tested for GMO content.
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2. Download the Non-GMO Shopping Tips brochure and keep it with you whenever you shop, or download the free iPhone application that is available in the iTunes store. You can find it by searching for Shop NoGMO in the applications. You can also order the Non-GMO Shopping Tips brochure in bulk and give it to your family and friends.
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3. Urge food manufacturers to join the Non-GMO Project and become Non-GMO Project Verified. This is currently the only way for manufacturers to get around the fact that there’s no GM-labeling system.

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4. Urge your local food retailers to join the Non-GMO Project’s Supporting Retailer Program.

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5. If your budget allows support this urgent mission by generously donating to the Institute of Responsible Technology.

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6. Bring the film Hidden Dangers in Kid’s Meals to your local access TV station, or perhaps your child’s school, along with some educational material specifically designed for teachers and educators.

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7. Share Your Milk on Drugs ~ Just Say No!, and Jeffrey’s lecture, Everything You Have to Know About Dangerous Genetically Modified Foods with everyone you know. Post them to your Facebook page, or email the links to your network of friends and family.

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8. Join the Non-GMO Project on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter

FOOD COMPANIES THAT LITERALLY FEED YOU WOOD

Did you know that eating wood is kosher? Every bit of food Americans eat pretty well is “certified” at an exorbitant blackmail price by a gen-yew-whine Rabbi so that should the item pass a Jew’s lips, he is not committing a crime against humanity.  Of course we all pay for this culinary shakedown but that is not the point here.

I can truthfully say I eat NONE of the listed below items. Ever. If I did once, I stopped years ago, but I have never bought into the fast food thing. Or the junk food thing. This was more to be on the natural and/or organic side of things for health. These foods are full of killer ingredients including GMO’s and corn syrup as well as a host of other unhealthy items.

Another reason now to boycott these companies besides your physical health is that of your mental and spiritual health. Doing it for for Palestine. Most of these are Israel first countries that donate huge sums to the Zionist entity. Pepsi is the latest biggie to be added to the list. Oh yes, and don’t they use embryo cells to enhance the flavor of some of their “liquid refreshment”?

But now we know where all good wood chips go when they die. Read on.

This wood eater would have the good sense

to avoid the junk foods below and go for the natural product.

By Miriam Reime

NEW YORK (TheStreet) 

Posted by Noor, September 23, 2011

Are you getting what you pay for on your plate?

A class-action lawsuit brought against Taco Bell raised questions about the quality of food many Americans eat each day. 

Chief among those concerns is the use of cellulose (read: wood pulp), an extender whose use in a roster of food products, from crackers and ice creams to puddings and baked goods, is now being exposed. What you're actually paying for ~ and consuming ~ may be surprising.

Cellulose is virgin wood pulp that has been processed and manufactured to different lengths for functionality, though use of it and its variant forms (cellulose gum, powdered cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, etc.) is deemed safe for human consumption, according to the FDA, which regulates most food industry products.

The government agency sets no limit on the amount of cellulose that can be used in food products meant for human consumption. The USDA, which regulates meats, has set a limit of 3.5% on the use of cellulose, since fiber in meat products cannot be recognized nutritionally.

"As commodity prices continue to rally and the cost of imported materials impacts earnings, we expect to see increasing use of surrogate products within food items. Cellulose is certainly in higher demand and we expect this to continue," ~ Michael A. Yoshikami, chief investment strategist at YCMNet Advisors, told TheStreet.

Manufacturers use cellulose in food as an extender, providing structure and reducing breakage, said Dan Inman, director of research and development at J. Rettenmaier USA, a company that supplies "organic" cellulose fibers for use in a variety of processed foods and meats meant for human and pet consumption, as well as for plastics, cleaning detergents, welding electrodes, pet litter, automotive brake pads, glue and reinforcing compounds, construction materials, roof coating, asphalt and even emulsion paints, among many other products. 

Cellulose adds fiber to the food, which is good for people who do not get the recommended daily intake of fiber in their diets, Inman said. It also extends the shelf life of processed foods. Plus, cellulose's water-absorbing properties can mimic fat, he said, allowing consumers to reduce their fat intake. 

Perhaps most important to food processors is that cellulose is cheaper, he added, because "the fiber and water combination is less expensive than most other ingredients in the [food] product." 

Indeed, food producers save as much as 30% in ingredient costs by opting for cellulose as a filler or binder in processed foods, according to a source close to the processed food industry who spoke with TheStreet on the condition of anonymity. 

Inman said that in his 30 years in the food science business, he's seen "an amazing leap in terms of the applications of cellulose fiber and what you can do with it." He said powdered cellulose has a bad reputation but that more of his customers are converting from things like oat or sugar cane fibers to cellulose because it is "snow white in color, bland and easy to work with." 

Most surprising, said Inman is that he's been able to remove as much as 50% of the fat from some cookies, biscuits, cakes and brownies by replacing it with powdered cellulose ~ but still end up with a very similar product in terms of taste and appearance. 

"We're only limited by our own imagination," Inman told TheStreet. "I would never have dreamed I could successfully put 18% fiber in a loaf of bread two years ago." 

He said cellulose is common in processed foods, often labeled as reduced-fat or high-fiber ~ products like breads, pancakes, crackers, pizza crusts, muffins, scrambled eggs, mashed potato mixes, and even cheesecake. Inman himself keeps a box of Wheat Thins Fiber Selects crackers, manufactured by Kraft Foods(KFT)' Nabisco brand, at his desk, and snacks on them daily, clearly unmoved by the use of wood pulp in its ingredients.

"Most consumers would be shocked to find these types of filler products are used as substitutes for items that they believe are more pure," Yoshikami said. "We would expect increased disclosure to follow increased use of cellulose and other filler products as the practice increases in frequency."

To that end, TheStreet rounded up a list of popular foods that use cellulose. It's by no means an exhaustive list, and we suggest consumers read food labels carefully. Still, click through the slideshow to find out if your favorite foods contain the "all-natural" wood pulp...

 

(Please note the following lists are not exhaustive. Some companies list all ingredients on their Web sites. Other items were found in a local grocery store near TheStreet's headquarters on Wall Street in New York City.)

 

Pepsi (PEP) uses cellulose in the following products:

Aunt Jemima Frozen Blueberry Pancakes

Aunt Jemima Original Syrup

Aunt Jemima Original Syrup

Kellogg (K) uses cellulose in the following products:

MorningStar Farms Chik'n Nuggets

MorningStar Farms Chik Patties Original

Morningstar Farms Buffalo Wings Veggie Wings

Ego Nutri-Grain Blueberry waffles

Eggo Strawberry Waffles

Eggo Blueberry Waffles

Cinnabon Pancakes Original

Cinnabon Pancakes Caramel

Cinnabon Snack Bars Original

Cinnabon Snack Bars Baked Cinnamon Apple

Weight Watchers International (WTW) uses cellulose in the following products:

Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich

English Toffee Crunch Ice Cream Bar

Giant Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Bar

General Mills (GIS) uses cellulose in the following products:

Fiber One Ready-To-Eat Muffins (Wild Blueberry & Oats; Mixed Fruit, Nuts & Honey; Apple Cinnamon Bun, Banana Chocolate Chip)

Fiber One Original cereal

Fiber One Chewy Bars (90 Calorie Chocolate, 90 Calorie Chocolate Peanut Butter)

Fiber One baking products (Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix, Banana Nut Muffin Mix, Blueberry Muffin Mix)

Pillsbury Moist Supreme Classic Yellow Cake Mix

Pillsbury Mozzarella and Pepperoni Pastry Puffs

Pillsbury Cheese and Spinach Crescent Pastry Puffs

Pillsbury Artichoke and Spinach Bread Bowl Bites

Pillsbury Buffalo Chicken Crescent Pastry Puffs

Pillsbury Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Bread Bowl Bites

Betty Crocker whipped frostings (Strawberry Mist, Chocolate, Cream Cheese)

Betty Crocker Vanilla Amazing Glazes

Duncan Hines Cake Mixes (Devil's Food Cake Mix, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry Supreme, Fudge Marble, Classic Yellow, French Vanilla)

McDonald's (MCD) uses cellulose in the following products:

Fish Filet Patty

Crib

Premium Caesar Salad

Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap

Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken

Southern Style Chicken Biscuit

Strawberry Sundae

Natural Swiss Cheese (used in McRib, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Angus Mushroom & Swiss, Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich, Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich, Angus Mushroom & Swiss Snack Wrap)

Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese (used in Ranch Snack Wrap (Crispy and Grilled), Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Crispy and Grilled), Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Crispy and Grilled), Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken, Premium Southwest Salad with/without Crispy/Grilled Chicken, Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with/without Crispy/Grilled Chicken, McSkillet Burrito with Sausage)

Barbeque Sauce

Sweet 'N Sour Sauce

Shredded Parmesan Cheese (used in Premium Caesar Salad with/without Crispy/Grilled Chicken)

Biscuit (Large and Regular) (used to make Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Sausage Biscuit with Egg, Sausage Biscuit, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit, Big Breakfast with/without Hotcakes)

Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream (used in Strawberry Sundae, Hot Caramel Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundae, McFlurry with M&M'S Candies, McFlurry with OREO Cookies, Chocolate Triple Thick Shake, Strawberry Triple Thick Shake, Vanilla Triple Thick Shake)

Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (used in Premium Roast Coffee, Espresso)

Sara Lee (SLE) uses cellulose in the following products:

Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Bowl (Sausage & Gravy)

Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowl

Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Sausage Croissant

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Entr'e (Scrambled Eggs with Bacon/Sausage and Cheese Diced Apples & Seasoned Hash)

Yum's Brands'(YUM) Taco Bell uses cellulose in the following products:

Southwest Chicken

Caramel Apple Empanada

Corn Tortilla

Enchilada Rice

Nacho Chips

Red Strips

Strawberry Topping

Zesty Dressing

Jack in the Box (JACK) uses cellulose in the following products:

Cheese, Cheddar, Shredded (used in Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Club Salad with Crispy Chicken, Meaty Breakfast Burrito, Hearty Breakfast Bowl)

Cheese, Pepper Jack, Shredded (used in Chicken Fajita Pita, Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken, Meaty Breakfast Burrito)

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Ice Cream Shake Mix

Log Cabin Syrup

Mini Funnel Cake

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (also part of Sampler Trio)

Smoothie Base (Mango, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana)

Tortilla, Flour (used for Chorizo Sausage Burrito, Steak & Egg Burrito, Meaty Breakfast Burrito)

White Cheese Sauce (used in Breakfast Bowl (Hearty and Denver))

Kraft Foods (KFT) uses cellulose in the following products:

Wheat Thins Fiber Selects

Frozen Bagel-Fuls

Macaroni & Cheese Thick 'n Creamy

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Three Cheese W/mini-shell Pasta

 

Yum's Brands'(YUM) Pizza Hut uses cellulose in the following products:

Parmesan Romano Cheese

Taco Bean Sauce

Shredded Cheddar (for Taco Pizza)

Breadstick Seasoning (used to make Cheese Breadsticks)

WingStreet Bone-In (in the batter)

Meatballs (for pasta products, sandwiches)

White Pasta Sauce (used for PastaBakes Marinara, PastaBakes Meatball Marinara, PastaBakes Primavera, PastaBakes Chicken Primavera)

Alfredo Sauce (used for PastaBakes Marinara, PastaBakes Meatball Marinara, PastaBakes Primavera, PastaBakes Chicken Primavera)

Fat Free Ranch Dressing

 

Wendy's Arby’s (WEN) uses cellulose in the following products:

Asiago Cheese (used in Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad, Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, Caesar Side Salad)

Fat Free French Dressing (for Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, Baja Salad, Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad, T Cobb Salad)

Blue Cheese Crumbles (used in Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, BLT Cobb Salad)

Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese Blend, Shredded

Chocolate Sauce

Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty (Chocolate, Vanilla)

Frosty (Chocolate and Vanilla)

Frosty Shake (Frosty-cino, Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean)

Milk, 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk

Sonic (SONC) uses cellulose in the following products:

Ice Cream

Sonic Blast

Banana Split

Ice Cream Cone

Dole Food (DOLE) uses cellulose in the following products:

Peaches & Cr'me Parfait

Apples & Cr'me Parfait

Yum's Brands'(YUM) KFC uses cellulose in the following products:

KFC Cornbread Muffin

Apple Turnover

Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce

Lil' Bucket Strawberry Short Cake Parfait

Lil’ Bucket Lemon Cr'me Parfait

Lil’ Bucket Chocolate Cr'me Parfait

Oreo Cookies and Cr'me Pie Slice

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Slice

Popcorn Chicken

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Slice

Nestle (NSRGY) uses cellulose in the following products: 

Hot Cocoa Mixes (Mini Marshmallows, Rich Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Caramel)

 Maybe he misses his MacDonald wood chip fix?

To contact the writer of this article, click here: Miriam Reimer.