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health-and-nutrition1 year ago•8 min saved

"The Surprising Truth About Predigested Food Consumption"

Ultraprocessed foods are created through manufacturing processes that "predigest" raw food ingredients, bypassing the body's signals of fullness and leading to overeating. These foods are quick and easy to digest, causing people to consume more calories and gain weight. Additionally, the breakdown and reassembly of food during manufacturing may result in a loss of essential nutrients, contributing to various health risks. While some food processing can be beneficial, the extensive processing of ultraprocessed foods poses challenges for individuals trying to maintain a healthy diet in today's food environment.

via WTOP|

#digestive-system #food-manufacturing #health-and-nutrition

health-and-nutrition2 years ago•1 min saved

"Empower Your Diet: Identifying and Avoiding Ultra-Processed Foods"

Ultra-processed foods, which make up over half of the average American's diet, have been linked to increased calorie consumption and higher risks of diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Health columnist Anahad O'Connor explores the manufacturing of these foods and offers tips for swapping them out for minimally processed alternatives, emphasizing that it's not necessary to completely eliminate ultra-processed foods but to be mindful of choices.

via The Washington Post|

#diet #food-manufacturing #health-and-nutrition

business2 years ago•8 min saved

From Big Macs to Barbacoa: The Rise of the Billionaire

Steven Lavin has taken over as chair of OSI Group, a privately held food manufacturer that supplies brands like McDonald's, Chipotle, and Kraft Heinz. The company, which started by supplying fresh hamburger patties to McDonald's in 1955, now operates 65 plants in 18 countries and generates an estimated revenue of $7.9 billion. Despite challenges such as climate change and rising costs, Lavin aims to grow the company, address food security, and continue building on OSI's long-standing partnerships. With the recent passing of his father, Sheldon Lavin, Steven Lavin and his family are now worth over $3.9 billion.

via Forbes|

#business #expansion #food-manufacturing

food-and-drink2 years ago•5 min saved

"7 Shocking Ingredients in These Foods That Will Make You Swear Them Off Forever"

People are vowing not to eat certain foods after discovering stomach-churning details about their production. Some examples include red velvet cake made with crushed cochineal insects, cheese puffs created through spray drying, hot dogs made from leftover scraps of pork, beef, and chicken, caviar extracted from Sturgeon fish by gutting their bellies, cocktail cherries packed with added sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, and jelly beans coated with shellac derived from insect secretions. Additionally, milk pots are revealed to contain ingredients like sugar, oil, and thickeners instead of milk.

via Daily Mail|

#food-and-drink #food-industry #food-manufacturing

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•9 min saved

"NTSB Investigates Deadly Explosions at Pa. Chocolate and Candy Factories"

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a safety investigation into a natural gas explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company factory in West Reading, Berks County, which killed seven workers. Initial findings indicate an accident involving a natural gas pipeline caused the explosion. The blast highlights the combustibility of food plants, particularly chocolate making, and the risks of combustible dust produced by ingredients like cocoa powder and corn starch. The community is offering support to the families of the victims, and a candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#accidents-and-disasters #community-support #food-manufacturing