Posted on 09/29/2010 12:22:52 PM PDT by JoeProBono
SACRAMENTO, - An art experiment suggesting McDonald's food doesn't decay has raised eyebrows -- and raised questions about just what's in those Happy Meals, observers say.
A New York photographer left a McDonald's hamburger Happy Meal, complete with a small side order of french fries, sitting on a shelf in her home for more than 18 weeks. Every three days, Sally Davies took a photo of the food.
By day 137, the food looked pretty much the same, KTXL-TV, Sacramento, reported.
Some were quick to assume McDonald's is using preservatives to create the appearance of "fresh" food.
But scientists say preservatives aren't the main reason why the Golden Arches' food won't break down -- it's fat.
Fries and burgers sold by McDonald's are high in fat -- more than 50 percent of the calories found in McDonald's french fries come from fat, the same amount as in the restaurant chain's burgers.
"Anything that is high in fat will be low in moisture," Washington State University Professor Barry Swanson said.
Low moisture on a surface means mold can't grow, which means the food can't decay.
And don't forget the salt.
A McDonald's double cheeseburger contains 1,150 milligrams of sodium, while a large order of fries contains 350 milligrams.
Sodium acts as a preservative, contributing to a low decay rate.
HA HA! When I’m down to my last days, I’ll know just where to gorge myself!
A heck of a lot of the ingredients in Happy Meals and other foods we eat comes delivered to processing centers in railroad tank-cars. So What? I’m cool with that. Nanney-Staters. Always looking to stick their noses in somewhere.
I have a theory about McDonald’s, that is, everything they make is all one thing, and in the back they have this big vat full of this stuff, these little molds combining, like SPLURT ‘Hamburger!’ SPLURT ‘Malt!’ SPLURT ‘Paper box!’ SPLURT ‘Here’s your change, thank you!’
—Steve Martin
Mcdonalds doesn’t serve very many items that are actually food. The nuggets are more msg than chicken. Most of their stuff has flavorants that are pure neurotoxins. Neurotoxins are more potent on young children. The msg acts like crack, making you want more.
McMenu: Do-It-Yourself McDonald's Restaurant Recipes
I've made McD's double cheeseburgers twice using the recipe. I think these homemade replicas are better than store bought. YUM!
THANKS!
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