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1 day ago

Burger King's Onion Rings Aren't The Real Deal - So What's Actually Inside? - Tasting Table

It doesn't take long to realize Burger King's onion rings aren't the real deal. For starters, they're all exactly the same size - something anyone who's ever sliced an onion knows is impossible. The second giveaway comes with the first bite: instead of a sweet onion ring beneath the crunch, you get something closer to an onion-flavored paste. So what's actually inside? A glance at Burger King's own ingredient list reveals the truth. Of the 30 items that go into their rings, only four have anything to do with onions: dehydrated chopped onions, dehydrated minced onions, onion powder, and something simply called "onion flavor."
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fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why Tofu Can't Be Considered An Ultra-Processed Food - Tasting Table

Tofu is processed but not ultra-processed, containing only water and a coagulant, making it a calcium-rich, beneficial food when consumed appropriately.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The crunch? Spot on': the best supermarket gherkins, tasted and rated

Well-farmed, properly processed gherkins with dill provide crisp, balanced sourness and versatile brine for cooking.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why Sugar Has Been Sold In Lumps And Cubes For Over A Century - Tasting Table

Sugar cubes were invented in 1843 as convenient, pre-portioned alternatives to bulky sugar loaves, eliminating messy sugar nippers and simplifying serving and baking.
Public health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Are ultra-processed foods really so unhealthy? What the science says

Widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods has replaced traditional dietary patterns, increasing sugar and salt intake and contributing to obesity and other health problems.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Reason Beef Tenderloin Steaks Are Often Cheaper Than The Whole Thing - Tasting Table

Pre-cut tenderloin steaks are cheaper because they receive minimal trimming and processing, while whole tenderloins undergo labor-intensive trimming that reduces sellable weight and increases cost.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food

Minimally processed diets result in significantly greater weight loss compared to ultraprocessed diets, even when nutrition content is similar.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

The olives in your kitchen cupboard are FAKE, expert reveals

Black olives are often artificially colored with additives, misleading consumers about their source.
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Gen Z killed cereal: 'They are going about breakfast in a different way than Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers'

In the 52 weeks ending July 3, 2021, Americans bought nearly 2.5 billion boxes of cereal, according to market research company Nielsen IQ. In the same period this year, the number was down more than 13% to 2.1 billion.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why There's No Such Thing As An Unprocessed Canned Food - Tasting Table

Canned foods are processed, changing their nutrient profiles and extending shelf life, contradicting the perception that they are natural like fresh foods.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

World's largest almond company to close historic 53-acre Northern Calif. plant

Blue Diamond Growers is closing its Sacramento facility due to high operational costs, impacting 600 jobs, while moving production to Central Valley plants.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Does Frozen Yogurt Contain Probiotics, Or Does Freezing Destroy Them? - Tasting Table

Frozen yogurt is a popular dessert choice due to its lightness and lower calorie count compared to ice cream, but its probiotic preservation depends on processing techniques.
Berlin food
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

What Is Impossible Meat Made Of And Is It A Healthier Alternative? - Tasting Table

Plant-based meat sales have significantly declined as consumers question their healthiness and processing levels.
Impossible Foods has reformulated its products to address health concerns but still relies heavily on processing.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

What Are Hot Dog Casings Made Of? The Most Common Ingredients, Explained - Tasting Table

Hot dog casings come in three types: natural, collagen, and cellulose, with natural casings preferred for their texture.
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