18 Chemicals in McDonald’s french fries?
Wait, shouldn’t it be potatoes, oil and salt?
Unfortunately, in today’s genetically modified society, our “food” is starting to become anything but natural.
Case in point, McDonald’s French fries.
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Although the first ingredient in the French fries is indeed potatoes (thank goodness), the remainder of the ingredient list contains 18 other rather disturbing substances.
Included on the list of ingredients is TBHQ, or tertiary butylhydroquinone – a petrol-based chemical, hydrogenated soybean oil (a manufactured form of trans fat) and worst of all… dimethylpolysiloxane, a form of silicone that is supposedly found in breast implants and yes, Silly Putty.
So the obvious question is, why wouldn’t the only ingredients in French fries be potatoes and salt??
Well in Europe, that actually is the case for McDonald’s French fries, where they only contain potatoes, vegetable oil, salt and sugar. How come? Because Europe has stricter food regulations than the United States, where apparently, it’s okay to put “anti-foaming” agents in your French fries.
So what exactly are these ingredients?
Dimethylpolysiloxane is not only found in Silly Putty, but is also used in hair conditioner, anti-mold products and sealants for aquarium tanks. It often also contains formaldehyde, which has been associated with causing allergies, autoimmune disorders, brain damage and even cancer.
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is used to inhibit corrosion in biodiesel fuel, as a “fixative” in perfume and is also used in lacquers and varnishes. Yet the FDA says it is safe to consume in a small concentration when it’s used to “stabilize” foods to have a longer shelf life.
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil probably sounds innocent enough, right? Except that it’s actually referred to as “the silent killer.” The ingredient that is also used to increase shelf life, damages the heart and contributes to at least 100,000 cardiac deaths each year in the United States, which could’ve been prevented if people switched to a healthier non-hydrogenated oil.
Other tasty ingredients in the popular fast food item include canola oil, natural beef flavor, hydrolyzed wheat (making them not gluten-free), hydrolyzed milk, citric acid, dextrose (to give color) and sodium acid dimethylpolysiloxane to prevent the fries from turning gray.
Sounds delicious.
The fries are also fried not once – but twice. Once at the processing plant and again at the restaurant.
So the next time you’re thinking about stopping for a little fast food, you may want to think again. Is it really worth the long term health risks and the damage you’re doing to your body?
Why not make your own fries at home instead? Ones that are actually made out of potatoes and won’t last for months on end without deteriorating.
Your body will thank you for it.
Or just order a salad but don’t eat the meat or salad dressing! Here’s a thought! Don’t get your food out of a window and you’ll live longer!
By the way, french fries are my favorite food. Just try to eat them at home roasted with olive or coconut oil. Better yet, have you tried making rutabaga, sweet potato and yuca fries?
Laura
Sources:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/20/how-mcdonalds-fries-are-made_n_6507266.html
https://www.naturalnews.com/048553_french_fries_McDonalds_tertiary_butylhydroquinone.html
https://www.inquisitr.com/1778600/mcdonalds-fries-contain-the-same-ingredient-as-silly-putty/
https://naturalsociety.com/19-ingredients-mcdonalds-fries-including-form-silicone-found-silly-putty/
HARI
Thanks….Helped me a lot in my project….
lauralaire
That’s awesome! Thanks!