165 Why are there 11 ingredients in McDonald's French fries in the United States when there are only 3 in the UK? Why do Skittles in the US have titanium dioxide, banned in Europe? (twitter.com) posted 80 days ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid 80 days ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid +165 / -0 30 comments share 30 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Here are some of the 11 ingredients:
Potatoes: McDonald's uses a variety of premium potatoes, including Russet Burbank, Russet Ranger, Umatilla Russet, and Shepody.
Dextrose: A sugar that helps the fries maintain a consistent golden color.
Vegetable oil: A blend of canola, corn, and soybean oil.
Sodium acid pyrophosphate: Helps prevent the potatoes from turning gray.
Salt: Some say McDonald's uses a fine popcorn salt that sticks well to the fries.
Dimethylpolysiloxane: A silicone anti-foaming agent that prevents the oil from splattering.
Citric acid: An anti-oxidant that helps keep the oil fresh.
Natural beef flavor: Contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk.
TBHQ: An anti-oxidant that helps preserve the oil's freshness as it travels to the restaurant.
just GAG!