As I was eating, I read an interesting article about Wendy's "natural fries" that claim to be so "real" that it's as close to a regular potato as fries can get.
In their television ad, it's implied that this popular chain simply cuts the potatos and sprinkle it with some salt.
However, these "natural fries" may not be so natural after all. Sadly, in addition to salt, Wendy's also adds chemicals such as sodium acid pyrophosphate to prevent discoloration and D-glucose to give it the correct color (paradoxial in my opinion). Subsequently, these fries are fried in oil containing dimethylpolysiloxan-- a chemical that prevents foaming so that the resturant can re-use the same batch day after day.
Let's take a closer look:
Sodium acid pyrophosphate
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The average American naturally obtains enough sodium acid pyrophosphates from meat and dairy products. If excessive consumption occurs, it may lead to diseases such as osteoporosis.
D-Glucose aka Dextrose
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While dextrose is important to living organisms, this sugar represents loads of empty calories, contributes to tooth decay, and contributes to fat storage. Additionally, dextrose also promotes both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia by spiking the blood sugar (hyperglycemia), then initiating the body to produce uncontrollably excessive insulin (hypoglycemia).
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Although studies have shown that this chemical isn't harmful for the body, I still have a hard time believing dimethylpolysiloxane-- a chemical used to make contact lenses, medical devices, shampoos, lubricant oils, cosmetics, polishes, and adhesives-- is okay to be consumed.
After this article, my appetite for eating out was completely shattered. All I wanted to do was make a dinner with ingredients I can actually pronounce.
Kale with tofu and 100% beef patty with red lettuce for the bun. Served up with some dessert...
Pitted dates, dried apricots, and walnuts... 100% natural. 100% delicious.
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