Since the release of the 2004 documentary 'Super Size Me', we've all wondered what we're consuming when we eat McDonald's.
On Wednesday, McDonald's announced that the product will no longer be used in its burgers,Time reports. “This decision was the result of our efforts to align our global standards for the way we purchase beef around the world,” Todd Bacon, senior director of quality systems at McDonald's, said in a statement.
That's all well and good, except that fast food meals are still packed with other weird-sounding food additives. International Business Times has oneshort list,and it's not very tasty.
Below are five of the additives used and where they can be found on the McDonald's menu (although these can also be found in fast food items at many other restaurants):
Propylene glycol: International Business Times calls this additive the "less toxic" version of ethylene glycol, a dangerous antifreeze.
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Its food function:Prevent products from becoming too solid.
Found in:Sauces, glazes, bagels and hot rolls.
Ammonium Sulphate:The chemical composition of this additive resembles waxes for trimming meat.
Its food function:Improves dough and stimulates more uniform bread.
Found in:Hamburgerboller.
Calciumsilikat:The white powder is often used to prevent caking of bricks, roof tiles and cement.
Its food function:Anti-clotting agent.
Found in:Angus beef and herbs.
Azodicarbonamide:An odorless synthetic chemical primarily used in the production of foam plastics.
Its food function:One flour bleach.
Found in:Sandwiches.
Acid sodium pyrophosphate:A buffering agent used for both food and industrial purposes.
Its food function:Maintain color, improve water holding capacity, maintain stability during heating and other functions.
Found in:Chicken nuggets, chicken breasts, hash browns, barbecue biscuits and cookies.
View McDonald's full ingredients listher.
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