Instructions for food preparations have, as of yesterday, become ridiculously absurd. I stopped by the store last night for an Uncle Ben’s Rice Bowl. The instructions told me to microwave it with the plastic on for so-and-so minutes. Then, I was to peel off the plastic, stir the food, and heat for a little longer. But before that, it told me to be careful because, oh, by the way, steam is hot.
If food warns us about steam, maybe alcohol should go beyond the usual ‘may impair driving abilities’ shpiel and warn, “This beverage may result in disorientation, vomiting, and regretful behavior. Serve chilled.”
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and what about foods with a percentage (usually small) of 'natural flavor'? What's the rest of it supposed to be? After reading Fast Food Nation, i try to avoid foods that make questionable claims...
Posted by p-man | February 10, 2007 8:15 PM
Posted on February 10, 2007 20:15
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along the same lines... when the box says "natural flavors" - is the flavor supposed to taste natural, or are the flavors derived from natural sources? i've always pondered that.
Posted by semaphoria | February 10, 2007 8:15 PM
Posted on February 10, 2007 20:15