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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