The recall of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) has me tied up in knots. I don't know if I should jump up and down for joy because the food companies that use this crap are losing money, or if I should be absolutely pissed off because the contamination went this far without being dealt with before hand. It is ridiculous that so many companies were effected by this recall of HVP, but it doesn't surprise me. There are so many companies that rely on this crap to make their products irresistible, guaranteeing customers will come back for more. It deserves them right.
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Mick and I have talked to many people in grocery stores, restaurants, and else where. Some people are aware of MSG (monosodium glutamate) being harmful, but not aware that they would find it in food outside of Chinese cuisine. And fewer yet are aware of other ingredients like HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein), AYE (Autolyzed Yeast Extract), Protein Concentrate, Carrageenan, Xanthum Gum, and about 80 other ingredients will create the same symptoms as MSG.
Link to Recalled Items:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/HVPCP/
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