Guest guest Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 KRAFT GUACAMOLE Kraft Foods Inc. is being sued for misleading consumers about a chemical concoction questionably labeled as " guacamole " dip. Although guacamole has been made for hundreds of years out of avocado, Kraft's chemical dip features yummy stuff like hydrogenated oils, starch, food coloring, and other synthetics--with less than 2% of the dip composed of avocado. According to Claire Regan, vice president of Kraft Foods corporate affairs, " We think consumers understand that [the guacamole] isn't made from avocado. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Ugh, but this is good to know. Thanks GB! I make my own guacamole out of fresh ingredients, always have, but this is good to keep in my 'brain box'. AmyF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 That stuff is the worst and I see people at work with a container of it and a bag of chips. I'm going to print this and hand it to them to read. Brad , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > KRAFT GUACAMOLE > Kraft Foods Inc. is being sued for misleading consumers about a > chemical concoction questionably labeled as " guacamole " dip. Although > guacamole has been made for hundreds of years out of avocado, Kraft's > chemical dip features yummy stuff like hydrogenated oils, starch, food > coloring, and other synthetics--with less than 2% of the dip composed > of avocado. According to Claire Regan, vice president of Kraft Foods > corporate affairs, " We think consumers understand that [the guacamole] > isn't made from avocado. " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm guilty of grabbing this for a quick potluck donation. I will never do it again, if I don't have time to prepare fresh I will grab a jar of salsa or hummus instead. Yes, thank you GB for the insight. Lawanna , akfral wrote: > > Ugh, but this is good to know. Thanks GB! I make my own guacamole out of > fresh ingredients, always have, but this is good to keep in my 'brain box'. AmyF > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Good for you Brad. GB , " surfboard_bedboard " <surfboard_bedboard wrote: > > That stuff is the worst and I see people at work with a container of it > and a bag of chips. I'm going to print this and hand it to them to > read. > > Brad > > > , " greatyoga " <greatyoga@> > wrote: > > > > KRAFT GUACAMOLE > > Kraft Foods Inc. is being sued for misleading consumers about a > > chemical concoction questionably labeled as " guacamole " dip. Although > > guacamole has been made for hundreds of years out of avocado, Kraft's > > chemical dip features yummy stuff like hydrogenated oils, starch, > food > > coloring, and other synthetics--with less than 2% of the dip composed > > of avocado. According to Claire Regan, vice president of Kraft Foods > > corporate affairs, " We think consumers understand that [the > guacamole] > > isn't made from avocado. " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Lawanna, It doesn't bother me what people eat but it is nice you are making a good choice. Someone also had a recipe recently that used peas instead of guac so that may be a good sub if you are in a hurry. Just keep some peas in the freezer. Although nothing beats real avocados. GB , " lawannasoul " <lawannasoul wrote: > > I'm guilty of grabbing this for a quick potluck donation. I will never > do it again, if I don't have time to prepare fresh I will grab a jar of > salsa or hummus instead. > Yes, thank you GB for the insight. > Lawanna > > , akfral@ wrote: > > > > Ugh, but this is good to know. Thanks GB! I make my own guacamole out > of > > fresh ingredients, always have, but this is good to keep in my 'brain > box'. AmyF > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 first off, i couldnt stop giggling when i read guacamole isnt made with avacados... what the heck did that person think it was? Well I love fresh guacamole. Nothing beats the real thing. Im thinking for the potluck i want to make a good dip with veggies. I will look in the recipie link for a good, quick and money friendly recipie. Im thinking peas or hummus dip is probably are the easiest. Oh I do have a question. My secret santa person at work is a vegan. What I would like to know is are there any natural bath products that are vegan safe? Or just what the heck can i get her lol? i have a 15 dollar limit but i dont care too much if its a little abouve that as most of the people working at my work have a tendancy to get nice gifts that are thoughtful for the person recieving it, even when we might not always get along with that coworker. lol. I know we both like cats so i may get her a cat calender. Ive managed to get her before, i cant remember what i got her though lol! Wasnt bath stuff i dont think. Chantelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 how about a set of martini or margarita glasses? Chantelle McLaren <Catfuzz.Caliby wrote: Oh I do have a question. My secret santa person at work is a vegan. What I would like to know is are there any natural bath products that are vegan safe? Or just what the heck can i get her lol? i have a 15 dollar limit but i dont care too much if its a little abouve that as most of the people working at my work have a tendancy to get nice gifts that are thoughtful for the person recieving it, even when we might not always get along with that coworker. lol. I know we both like cats so i may get her a cat calender. Ive managed to get her before, i cant remember what i got her though lol! Wasnt bath stuff i dont think. Chantelle Recent Activity 63 New Members 1 New Photos 1 New Links Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 , " surfboard_bedboard " <surfboard_bedboard wrote: > > That stuff is the worst and I see people at work with a container of it > and a bag of chips. I'm going to print this and hand it to them to > read. > > Brad What a shame! I firmly believe in cooking for yourself (ie you know what's in there) vs prepared foods or going out to eat. Those are treats not something to do 5+ times a week. Your health is to important for that. So what's the other 98%, I wonder? Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > Lawanna, > > It doesn't bother me what people eat but it is nice you are making a > good choice. Someone also had a recipe recently that used peas > instead of guac so that may be a good sub if you are in a hurry. > Just keep some peas in the freezer. Although nothing beats real > avocados. > > GB At least some peas in it would help lower the fat content. That might be a good thing. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 " We think consumers understand that [the guacamole] > isn't made from avocado. " - Well, of course we understand. Why on earth would anyone want to eat a healthy avocado? Main-stream America would feel misled if you actually wanted to feed us something that might be good for us, and it wasn't on the " health food aisle " or in Whole Foods. Sorry, let me wipe some of the sarcism off my keyboard Ok, I feel better now. I just get so aggravated at corporations, society, and commercialization. I have been vegetarian not long (since summer), but even before I was VERY conscious of what I buy for my 5 year old and husband. Even if it says " healthy, whole grain " , you never know unless you read the fine print, and don't even get me started on the cereal and snack aisle. Knowing I am feeding my family healthy is a small consolation for those fits my child throws when I explain why we can't get the " scooby fruit rollups " , or " Dora the Explorer yogurt " . I've finally accepted that while my child is with me, it is my responsibility to raise her according to my beliefs and faith (which includes what you put in your body), and pray she will keep it with her when she is on her own, be it at a friend's house playdate or in college away from me. shelly , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > KRAFT GUACAMOLE > Kraft Foods Inc. is being sued for misleading consumers about a > chemical concoction questionably labeled as " guacamole " dip. Although > guacamole has been made for hundreds of years out of avocado, Kraft's > chemical dip features yummy stuff like hydrogenated oils, starch, food > coloring, and other synthetics--with less than 2% of the dip composed > of avocado. According to Claire Regan, vice president of Kraft Foods > corporate affairs, " We think consumers understand that [the guacamole] > isn't made from avocado. " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Debbie I can't pronounce the other 98% GB , " debjreed " <debjreed wrote: > > , " surfboard_bedboard " > <surfboard_bedboard@> wrote: > > > > That stuff is the worst and I see people at work with a container of > it > > and a bag of chips. I'm going to print this and hand it to them to > > read. > > > > Brad > > What a shame! I firmly believe in cooking for yourself (ie you know > what's in there) vs prepared foods or going out to eat. Those are > treats not something to do 5+ times a week. Your health is to > important for that. So what's the other 98%, I wonder? > Debbie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > Debbie > > I can't pronounce the other 98% > > GB > Oooh. Sounds yummy? Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.