Horse DNA in Beef Burgers

While the world is having a cow over the whole horse meat in beef burgers scare; I have seen a lot of Facebook comments that show plenty of people don't actually mind eating horse meat, once it's labelled correctly. It's the dishonesty that has so upset people - they want to know what they are eating and choose accordingly.

Of course, processed food's latest misdemeanour has been turned into numerous awful jokes, but in relative terms they have done more drastic things. There have been some pretty horrible additives in processed foods around the world that haven't received nearly the attention this udder scandal has (sorry!)

Fertiliser

Chemical fertilisers are used in a whole host of farm activities and often make it into the foods that we eat in trace amounts. Speaking of fertilisers, apparently Subway; among others, use ammonium sulphate in their breads. The high nitrogen content in the fertiliser helps the yeast to create a more consistent rise in the loaf - yum!

Castoreum

This is one that was flagged up by Jamie Oliver back in the days when he was a nimble young whippersnapper. The flavour enhancer is used in low cost ice creams and is created from none other than the anal secretions and urine of beavers. It's also used as a fragrance enhancer in perfumes and make up. It's recognised by food authorities as 'safe'.

Gelatine

You may know where this one comes from already. Gelatine is the connective tissue of animals and is used in a wide range of foods and products. It is one ingredient that vegans and veggies spend a lot of time watching out for. There are lots of vegetarian alternatives for those who don't want to eat it. There's nothing actually wrong with it - simply one that you might not know what it is.

Borax

Not common unless you're inclined towards treating horse thrush. Borax is used in fire retardant materials also, as well as for detergents. However, though it's illegal in most Western countries it is allowed in caviar. It can also be found in meat products in Asian countries under the cosy name E285. It's notably bad for the reproductive system.

Saltwater

The injecting of salt water into meats is very common and can contribute to increased salt intake and all the issues associated with high salt levels. It's mainly found in chicken to improve taste and to plump it up and add weight. Some meats can contain up to 10% salt water solution so keep an eye out for it.

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How Much Do You Know About the Burgers That You Eat?

If you are obese and are not bothered about the way you look, then that's fine. If the consequences of your excess weight gives you no cause for concern then great but are you aware of all of the implications surrounding your mindset? Burgers, fries or pizza in front of the TV two or three times a week could put you on a fast track to intensive care.

Fast food is exactly what it says; convenience foods that stop you from having to set foot in your own kitchen. Pizza can contain more fat than any other fried meal; burgers are a different story. Do you know what your burgers are made of or how they are prepared? Small burger bars generally pay their staff the minimum wage so cleanliness in the kitchen is often a low priority. The large burger chains are controlled by local health authorities and are often subject to random inspections but the smaller establishments may not be subject to such stringent control.

So, apart from the saturated fats and sodium that, over a period of time, could become life threatening, there is the bacteria that can accumulate in a kitchen which is not kept as clean as it should. If a heart attack due to excessive fat intake does not put you in hospital then the food poisoning brought about by a dirty food preparation area in your burger bar will.

Take control of your own kitchen and in turn you will become responsible for your own life and fitness. Preparing and cooking healthy meals need take no longer than it takes to buy a burger. The only down side is that it takes EFFORT. Many people are not prepared to get up from the sofa and do something; it is this laziness that is responsible for the dramatic increase in obesity throughout the world, over recent years.

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