Exposing theTruth: by M. Caulfield —
The “natural” label on your food items doesn’t mean that every ingredient is going to be organic or be derived from plants, but in many cases it’s far from it. Natural products can still contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), toxic pesticides and herbicides, growth hormones, and antibiotics.
- Coal Tar
Processed foods can contain a variety of different dyes in an effort to make the product more appealing. Tatrazine is a dye which is derived from coal-tar, also known as yellow #5, which has been linked to hyperactivity in children. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, mixtures that contain more than 5% crude coal are considered a group 1 carcinogen. There are a myriad of different food products which contain Yellow #5: Kraft macaroni and cheese, candy like Butterfinger, Smarties, Starbursts, and Lollipops. It’s also found in skim milk, various brands of butter, yogurt, orange-colored snacks like Cheetos and Doritos, and more.
- Carrageenan
Carrageenan is an ingredient which is typically found in dairy and non-dairy products like almond milk and coconut milk. Commonly found in ‘natural’ labeled products, it is derived from red seaweeds and used to hold together ingredients or thicken solutions. Some studies have suggested that carrageenan may trigger a number of responses in the body that lead to inflammation of the intestines. It is well-known (and documented) that chronic or long-term inflammation can lead to the development of arthritis and a myriad of other illness like Crohns disease, Colitis, and more.
- Beaver Anal Glands
Castoreum is an ingredient which is commonly used to flavor strawberry, raspberry, and vanilla ice cream. It comes from the secretion of female and male beaver anal glands, it has been FDA approved as a food additive labeled as a natural flavoring. It’s also used in alcoholic beverages, gelatin, pudding, soft candy, hard candy, gum, baked goods, and more.
- Boiled Beetles
Crushed, boiled, or dried beetle eggs or wings, are used to produce beetle juice. This juice is then used as food coloring and often referred to as Carmine. Purple, pink, orange, and red food coloring can all derive from this insect. This ingredient or food coloring has been known to produce allergic reactions in some people. It’s commonly found in Skittles, ice-cream, yogurt, candy, waffles, lemonade, and grapefruit juice. This product is just culturally “icky,” but safer than others on this list.
- Hydrolyzed Protein
This protein is a “pre-digested” protein that has been soaked in synthetic stomach-like acid, so that is broken down into its component amino acids. This process is supposed to make it easier for the human body to digest. It also allows for MSG to enter into food without having to be labeled accordingly. Common food items that contain this are Knorr Noodle Sides, Funyuns, and various workout proteins.
- Rodent Hair
If you’re a fan of boxed macaroni and cheese, it may be unpleasing to learn that you’ve most likely consumed a rodent hair or two in your time. Each mac and cheese box may contain one rodent hair per 50 grams, while the FDA also says that peanut butter may contain an average of one rodent hair per 100 grams.
- Borax
Sodium Tetraborate, better known as Borax, is an additive that is known for its preservative and acidity control qualities. It’s also referred to as E285 and has been banned from the U.S. and Canada. However, it is still present and commonly used throughout the EU. Borax is used in a variety of household cleaning and laundry products, for pottery and more. High intake of this additive has been linked with the onset of cancer. Foods that are found to contain it are Caviar, Asian Noodles, Rice Dishes, and Bakso (meatballs)
- Arsenic
Scientists have found traces of arsenic in various food items for years. Known to be generally hazardous to humans, this carcinogen has been turning up in food items like various beers and wines quite commonly. The brewers and makers use diatomaceous earth to filter their products which may contain iron and metals, so it may be smart to opt to go with unfiltered drinks instead. It has also been found in rice, juice, and cereal. The FDA has also allowed for arsenic-based products to continue being used in both chicken and swine feed.
- Sheep Secretions
Lanolin (wool wax or wool grease) is a yellowy oily substance which comes from the inside of the sheep wool: secretions from sheep. It is used to make Lanolin, a greasy substance that breastfeeding mothers use. Listed as “gum base,” it’s of course found in gum, as well as in Vitamin D3 supplements. The extraction can be performed by squeezing the sheep’s harvested wool between rollers.
- Goat Stomach
Rennet is a complex of enzymes (functional proteins) that is produced and extracted from the inside of a stomach from either a goat, calf, or sheep. It is used in the making of cheese, as it gives the product a better texture. Dried and cleaned stomachs of young calves are sliced into small pieces and then placed into saltwater or whey, along with vinegar or wine to lower the pH of the solution. After several days pass, the solution is then filtered. The crude rennet that remains in the solution is then used to coagulate milk. Roughly 1 gram of this solution can normally be used to coagulate 2 to 4 liters of milk. This method is still used by various traditional cheese-makers.
- Human Hair
L-cysteine is a food additive which is commonly derived from cow horns, chicken, and duck feathers. Much today however, is harvested from human hair in China. Popular fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Burger King, all approve of L-cysteine as a food additive. It is generously used in a variety of different bread products. To be honest, the only thing gross here is where it potentially comes from: L-cystein is an essential amino acid that your body regularly builds into proteins.
- Shellac
Another food additive which is derived from the excretions of the Kerria Iacca insect, Shellac, is commonly found in the forests of Thailand. Shellac is the resin which gets secreted by the female lac bug, and it is processed and sold as dry flakes. These flakes are dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac. It is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze, and wood finish.
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