Have you heard about the lawsuit that is being filed against Taco Bell? They are being sued because they are misleading their customers. The taco "meat" that they use is actually only 36% beef.......ahhhh.....sick. Whats the other 64%???? I'll tell you....FILLERs PEOPLE. So really they should describe their tacos as tacos filled with taco "filling". SICK SICK SICK.
I looked on their website and this is what was on their food facts website:
I looked on their website and this is what was on their food facts website:
What kind of beef do you use?
Our taco meat is made from USDA-inspected beef and is subjected to quality check points. It tastes great because it's simmered in 12 authentic seasonings and spices and is never frozen. Moreover, our taco meat is leaner than what you'll find in a restaurant-cooked hamburger because of the unique way that we prepare our taco meat and remove fat.
Also--get this. There was another question asking if the rumor that they have sand in their meat is true? This was their reply.
This is completely false. The truth is that what has been referred to as "sand" is in fact silicon dioxide. Silicon dioxide:
•is a safe, common food ingredient often used in spices, seasonings, and many restaurant and packaged foods;
•is primarily used in food to prevent ingredients from sticking together;
•Is a naturally occurring mineral, often found in water, leafy green and root vegetables, cooked dried beans, whole grains, cereals, and fruits;
•Can be found in many kitchen pantries across America, often in mashed potato and rice mixes, coffee, soups, and many spices and seasonings;
•Is approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration here;
Like many in the food business, we use silicon dioxide in the seasonings and spices for our taco meat. When cooked, our beef contains about .0005% (that is, five ten-thousands of one percent) of this ingredient, far less than the FDA limit of 2%. Furthermore, we use certified organic silicon dioxide. It is not artificial and is not a preservative.
BUT LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT SILICON DIOXIDE. Silicon Dioxide, or Silica, is used primarily in the production of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other uses. The majority of optical fibers for telecommunications are also made from silica. It is a primary raw material for many whiteware ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, as well as industrial Portland cement.
Silica is a common additive in the production of foods, where it is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications. It is the primary component of diatomaceous earth which has many uses ranging from filtration to insect control. It is also the primary component of rice husk ash which is used, for example, in filtration and cement manufacturing.
Okay, so I actually have to say you're right Taco Bell, it is NOT artificial, and not a preservative. BUT IT IS AN ADDITIVE. Even if it's organic. It's an additive used in PRODUCTION to make something food-LIKE. I'll have to pass on something that has the same ingredients as those used in making GLASS.
Just be aware of what is real and what is not real. Remember we humans are meant to eat food. NOT food-like PRODUCTS.
Here's an article to get more info:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110125/ts_yblog_thelookout/attorneys-question-whether-what-taco-bell-calls-beef-is-actually-beef
