A new study has found that many American fast-food chains are using seaweed, soy, oats, and even wood in their chicken products in order to cut costs and extend shelf life. The study, which was conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), found that these additives are being used in a variety of chicken products, including nuggets, strips, and patties.
The CSPI found that seaweed is being used as a binder in chicken nuggets, soy is being used as a filler in chicken strips, and oats are being used as a bulking agent in chicken patties. The CSPI also found that some fast-food chains are using wood pulp as a filler in their chicken products. Here are some restaurants that use these ingredients:
- McDonald’s uses seaweed as a binder in its chicken nuggets. Seaweed is a type of algae that is rich in iodine. Iodine is an essential nutrient, but too much iodine can be harmful to people with thyroid problems.
- Wendy’s uses soy as a filler in its chicken strips. Soy is a type of legume that is high in protein. However, soy can also contain high levels of estrogen, which can disrupt the body’s natural hormone balance.
- Carl’s Jr. uses oats as a bulking agent in its chicken patties. Oats are a type of grain that is high in fiber. However, oats can also contain gluten, which can be harmful to people with celiac disease.
- Jack in the Box uses wood pulp as a filler in its chicken products. Wood pulp is a type of plant fiber that is used to absorb moisture and to bind ingredients together. However, wood pulp can contain harmful chemicals, such as dioxins and furans.
- Whataburger uses a combination of seaweed, soy, and oats in its chicken products.
- Subway uses a variety of additives in its chicken products, including seaweed, soy, oats, and wood pulp.
The CSPI says that these additives are being used to make chicken products cheaper and to extend their shelf life. The CSPI also says that these additives can be harmful to human health.
The CSPI is calling on fast food chains to stop using these additives in their chicken products. The CSPI says that fast food chains should instead focus on using real chicken in their products.
The study by the CSPI has raised concerns about the safety of fast-food chicken. It is important to be aware of the ingredients in fast food chicken products and to make informed choices about what to eat.
Now you know what you’re consuming when you go to these restaurants.
