When it comes to fast food cheating, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has become a meat-free food that has been popular for more than 60 years. But what exactly is it? Is it really bad for you? Let's take a look.
If you eat it occasionally, Filet-O-Fish won't kill you - but this is not something you should swallow. (Source: Instagram / @ damiankoh)About those other daunting ingredients...
Although there are many other hard-to-sound ingredients on the label, they are actually very common , say our experts. The following is a breakdown of a few top-level tongue twisters:
Xanthan gum: for soy sauce, cheese and fish patties, this thickener is often used in yogurt and coarse bread Takhistov explained that due to It forms a gel structure with the milk protein, thus producing a creamy mouthfeel.
Cellulose Gum: Made from wood pulp, this additive is another thickener in fish patties that helps to make the crust fragile. Although it is technically safe, it is also a laxative, which means it is high enough that it can make your stomach uncomfortable.
Potassium sorbate: This "stabilizer" in the dipping sauce Takhistov explained that this prevents the separation of oil and water components.
Calcium propionate: A preservative in bread that does not mold if it stays on the shelf a few weeks ago.
Lactic acid and acetic acid: These preservatives prevent cheese from entering mold. “The real cheese like cheese is getting very fast. American cheese is not real cheese,” says O'Donnell-Giles.
Soy lecithin: An additive in cheese that helps the oil and water mix and make the food look even.
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