Why Is Processed Food Bad?
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Thank you for giving us so much food for thought. I love the thorough way that you cover this and other subjects on how to “manage” food. Your website manager is so perfect for what you do.
You brought up so many considerations that I would not have thought of.
One question on your last paragraph: Aren’t food manufacturers required by law to list all the ingredients in the product? (though I realize that some may be used, as you pointed out, that are not “officially” ingredients)
Faye added these pithy words on
Dec 26 11 at
3:30 AM
Faye, thank you so much for your flattering comment. Here is what the FDA says about your question:
Is it necessary to declare trace ingredients?
Answer: It depends on whether the trace ingredient is present in a significant amount and has a function in the finished food. If a substance is an incidental additive and has no function or technical effect in the finished product, then it need not be declared on the label. An incidental additive is usually present because it is an ingredient of another ingredient. Sulfites are considered to be incidental only if present at less than 10 ppm. 21 CFR 101.100(a)(3)
Hannah added these pithy words on
Dec 26 11 at
9:28 AM
Thanks, Hannah. It’s really good that you wrote the pros and cons of processed foods. It’s so easy to dismiss them as “bad” and sometimes I tend to, but then I realize that even traditionally made tofu and soy milk, which I like, are processed foods.
Also, I meant to write your website’s name “cooking manager” is so perfect for what you do.
Faye added these pithy words on
Dec 27 11 at
1:38 AM
I'm Hannah Katsman, a mother of six who likes to help home cooks save time and money. At Cooking Manager, you'll learn tips and techniques for cooking healthy foods from natural ingredients with a minimum of time and effort. Topics include menu planning, shopping, using up leftovers, gadgets and appliances, and more.
