Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html

On 7/10/2011 3:13 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html


I remember a major flap about cellulose being used in bread in the 70s
when "high fiber" became the byword in nutrition.

gloria p

On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:51:20 -0600, gloria.p wrote:

> On 7/10/2011 3:13 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> I remember a major flap about cellulose being used in bread in the 70s
> when "high fiber" became the byword in nutrition.
>
> gloria p

i seem to recall that 'cellulose' was an explicit selling point for
hollywood diet bread. few stopped to think 'wait a minute, this is
****ing sawdust.'

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:26:51 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:51:20 -0600, gloria.p wrote:
>
> > On 7/10/2011 3:13 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> >> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
> >>
> >> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
> >
> > I remember a major flap about cellulose being used in bread in the 70s
> > when "high fiber" became the byword in nutrition.
> >
> > gloria p
>
> i seem to recall that 'cellulose' was an explicit selling point for
> hollywood diet bread. few stopped to think 'wait a minute, this is
> ****ing sawdust.'
>
I think they did and liked the thought of it just "passing through".

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Jul 10, 2:51*pm, "gloria.p" > wrote:
> On 7/10/2011 3:13 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>
> > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> I remember a major flap about cellulose being used in bread in the 70s
> when "high fiber" became the byword in nutrition.
>
> gloria p

Wasn't that Hollywood Bread?

On Jul 10, 4:13*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...

I see that" Betty Crocker whipped frostings" is on the list. Anyone
who uses that crap deserves anything they get anyway.

--Bryan

ImStillMags wrote:
> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html


They are reducing the fat content in prepared foods and replacing it
with fiber. The *******s!

(I don't see a problem)

-Bob

On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html

As good a reason as any why not to buy commercial products.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT),
> ImStillMags
> > wrote:
>
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in
>> their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> As good a reason as any why not to buy commercial
> products.

You grow and make everything yourself?

"John Smythe" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> sf wrote:

>> ImStillMags
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>>
>>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>>
>> As good a reason as any why not to buy commercial products.
>
> You grow and make everything yourself?

I don't grow it all, why would you need to? I make it all myself, and I
always have to a large degree.
When some years back I was rearing a child and doing 32 hours a semester at
college I experimented with Hamburger Helper and Eggos, buit they were so
awful we gave up on them and just ate more leftovers.
That stuff on those pages is crap.

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html

It was very common in the 80's.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "ImStillMags" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> It was very common in the 80's.

I remember that bread was made from wood fibers and I purchased a loaf not
knowing, it tasted awful for sandwiches and the bread actually caught on
fire in the toaster. The rest went into the trash can and never bought that
again.

Five years ago I consumed all that was on that list. In the last year
perhaps three items. "Log Cabin Syrup", McChicken at McDonalds (never
again) and Kraft Mac and Cheese.

I think Kraft is off my list completely. But if one company is putting it
in their cheese, what about others?

I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
Syrup in it.
Now to find another brand.

I will to give credit to Alton Brown for getting me off the processed foods
over the years. I make my own pancakes and waffles, Hot coco mix,
frostings and other foods from basic Ingredients.

I cannot wait to get another dairy cow and make my own cheese.

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

"Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio

> I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
> Syrup in it.
> Now to find another brand.


What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.

"Giusi" > wrote:
> "Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
>> I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
>> Syrup in it.
>> Now to find another brand.
>
>
> What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.

The few pure real maple syrups that I have tasted seems to have a very
strong over powering taste. Perhaps I do not know what to buy?

Honey is too thick for pancakes for my liking. The only alternative that I
have liked was when I made a mistake on making my own strawberry jam and
got it way too thin. It was a delicious mistake that was only good on
pancakes and ice cream. I have tried Karo corn syrup and I find it only
good for making candy and pies. Karo to me is too thick and too strong of a
taste for pancakes.

Is there a nice sweet but not overpowering and "all natural" not too thick
syrup out there?

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

"Nad R" > wrote in message
...
> "Giusi" > wrote:
>> "Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>>
>>> I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
>>> Syrup in it.
>>> Now to find another brand.
>>
>>
>> What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.
>
> The few pure real maple syrups that I have tasted seems to have a very
> strong over powering taste. Perhaps I do not know what to buy?
>
> Honey is too thick for pancakes for my liking. The only alternative that I
> have liked was when I made a mistake on making my own strawberry jam and
> got it way too thin. It was a delicious mistake that was only good on
> pancakes and ice cream. I have tried Karo corn syrup and I find it only
> good for making candy and pies. Karo to me is too thick and too strong of
> a
> taste for pancakes.
>
> Is there a nice sweet but not overpowering and "all natural" not too thick
> syrup out there?

I never used to like real maple syrup because to me it was watery and had no
flavor. But I have been buying it at my health food store lately and it's
good. Not that I eat much of it because I don't. Daughter has never had
the fake stuff.

"Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio

> "Giusi" > wrote:

>>> I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose
>>> Corn>>> Syrup in it.>>> Now to find another brand.
>>
>>
>> What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.
>
> The few pure real maple syrups that I have tasted seems to have a very
> strong over powering taste. Perhaps I do not know what to buy?
>
> Honey is too thick for pancakes for my liking. The only alternative that I
> have liked was when I made a mistake on making my own strawberry jam and
> got it way too thin. It was a delicious mistake that was only good on
> pancakes and ice cream. I have tried Karo corn syrup and I find it only
> good for making candy and pies. Karo to me is too thick and too strong of
> a
> taste for pancakes.
>
> Is there a nice sweet but not overpowering and "all natural" not too thick
> syrup out there?

Use less. I pay US$9 per pint for it. A spoonful is enough, really. If
you thought it was overpowering, you either got lucky with a very
concentrated batch, or your taste buds have been trained to like that namby
pamby fake sugar syrup. You can get over that.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:35:03 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
> wrote:

> The few pure real maple syrups that I have tasted seems to have a very
> strong over powering taste. Perhaps I do not know what to buy?

You've probably used grade B vs grade A. Grade B is darker, stronger
tasting and less expensive than A. I'm not a big fan of a strong
maple flavor, so I buy Grade A.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:35:18 +0200, "Giusi" >
wrote:

>
> "Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
> > I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
> > Syrup in it.
> > Now to find another brand.
>
>
> What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.
>
I like a lot of syrup, but I don't drown my food - so I buy the real
thing and don't think twice about it.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

sf wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:35:18 +0200, "Giusi" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>>
>>> I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
>>> Syrup in it.
>>> Now to find another brand.
>>
>> What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.
>>
> I like a lot of syrup, but I don't drown my food - so I buy the real
> thing and don't think twice about it.
>
Yeah. I use it very rarely, but it has to be the real thing. Now
that I am LCing that is an issue. Sigh.

--
Jean B.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:35:18 +0200, "Giusi" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> > "Nad R" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> >
> > > I started to buy Log Cabin because it no longer has High Fructose Corn
> > > Syrup in it.
> > > Now to find another brand.
> >
> >
> > What about real maple syrup? Why not? Use less if cost is a factor.
> >
> I like a lot of syrup, but I don't drown my food - so I buy the real
> thing and don't think twice about it.

The only things I use syrup on are pancakes and waffles and I want
enough to get some syrup taste in each bite.

"ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio

> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html

I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
than cereal with milk and fruit?

"Giusi" > wrote in message
...
>
> "ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
> stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> than cereal with milk and fruit?

Breakfast bowls tend to be low carb. Note that I have never eaten one.

"Julie Bove" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
> "Giusi">>
>> I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
>> stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
>> than cereal with milk and fruit?
>
> Breakfast bowls tend to be low carb. Note that I have never eaten one.

So is toilet paper and that's cheaper and has tree pulp in it too.

In article >, says...
>
> "ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
> > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
> >
> > http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
> stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> than cereal with milk and fruit?

It's not easier but it's a hot meal, not cold.

"J. Clarke" > ha scritto nel messaggio >>

Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
>> than cereal with milk and fruit?
>
> It's not easier but it's a hot meal, not cold.

So why is it called convenience crap? I venture that french toast or
scrambled eggs are just as convenient and lots less crappy.

In article >, says...
>
> "J. Clarke" > ha scritto nel messaggio >>
>
> Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> >> than cereal with milk and fruit?
> >
> > It's not easier but it's a hot meal, not cold.
>
> So why is it called convenience crap? I venture that french toast or
> scrambled eggs are just as convenient and lots less crappy.

You put it in the microwave, push the button, do someting else for a
couple of minutes, and it's done with no cleanup required.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:30:39 +0200, Giusi wrote:

> "ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
> stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> than cereal with milk and fruit?

they caught me out with the macdougal's sausage biscuit, which i get once
in a great while and wonder why halfway through.

your pal,
blake

On Jul 11, 1:30 am, "Giusi" > wrote:
> "ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>
> > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
> stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> than cereal with milk and fruit?

I plodded through the entire listing and was pleased to find nothing I
have ever eaten. From the apparent nature of the uses for celluloid,
though, it could be in the next thing I buy. Who would have guessed
that powdered celluloid made a good substitute for fat? Better living
through chemistry. Sure makes you want to avoid processed/prepared
foods. -aem

In article <4cdf0fb1-f4b3-4d32-8f14-e3947497ef64
@t38g2000prj.googlegroups.com>, says...
>
> On Jul 11, 1:30 am, "Giusi" > wrote:
> > "ImStillMags" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> >
> > > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
> >
> > >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
> >
> > I'm up to like 12 and haven't yet found anything I would ever eat. I am
> > stunned to think anyone would. Surely a "breakfast bowl" can't be easier
> > than cereal with milk and fruit?
>
> I plodded through the entire listing and was pleased to find nothing I
> have ever eaten. From the apparent nature of the uses for celluloid,
> though, it could be in the next thing I buy. Who would have guessed
> that powdered celluloid made a good substitute for fat? Better living
> through chemistry. Sure makes you want to avoid processed/prepared
> foods. -aem

Not "celluloid", cellul*ose*. Chemically related but different
substances. Celluloid is a plastic derived from cellulose, cellulose is
a natural substance that forms the walls of the cells in most plants.

On Jul 10, 5:49*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
> > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> It's all bullshit. *Cellulose is plant matter. *You eat it every time
> you eat a vegetable. *Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> sensationalist reporting. *And posting it here just makes you as bad
> as they are.
>
> Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> tree. *Big ducking deal.

There's nothing at all wrong with microcrystalline cellulose, except
that it gives the pre-shredded bags of cheese a less than ideal
mouthfeel if eaten unmelted. One of the nice things about Del Taco is
that they grate their cheese freshly, in-store, so no microcrystalline
cellulose. I miss Del Taco since the franchise here folded two weeks
ago.
>
> -sw

--Bryan

On Jul 10, 6:51*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 5:49*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
> > > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> > >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t....
>
> > It's all bullshit. *Cellulose is plant matter. *You eat it every time
> > you eat a vegetable. *Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> > sensationalist reporting. *And posting it here just makes you as bad
> > as they are.
>
> > Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> > tree. *Big ducking deal.
>
> There's nothing at all wrong with microcrystalline cellulose, except
> that it gives the pre-shredded bags of cheese a less than ideal
> mouthfeel if eaten unmelted. *One of the nice things about Del Taco is
> that they grate their cheese freshly, in-store, so no microcrystalline
> cellulose. *I miss Del Taco since the franchise here folded two weeks
> ago.
>
>
>
> > -sw
>
> --Bryan

I believe people who use pre-grated cheese are cheese grater-impaired!

:-)

John Kuthe...

On Jul 10, 7:16*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 6:51*pm, Bryan > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 10, 5:49*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > > On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
> > > > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> > > >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> > > It's all bullshit. *Cellulose is plant matter. *You eat it every time
> > > you eat a vegetable. *Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> > > sensationalist reporting. *And posting it here just makes you as bad
> > > as they are.
>
> > > Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> > > tree. *Big ducking deal.
>
> > There's nothing at all wrong with microcrystalline cellulose, except
> > that it gives the pre-shredded bags of cheese a less than ideal
> > mouthfeel if eaten unmelted. *One of the nice things about Del Taco is
> > that they grate their cheese freshly, in-store, so no microcrystalline
> > cellulose. *I miss Del Taco since the franchise here folded two weeks
> > ago.
>
> > > -sw
>
> > --Bryan
>
> I believe people who use pre-grated cheese are cheese grater-impaired!

It works quite well in applications where you're melting it, or even
getting it really warm. It's convenient, and is also sometimes REALLY
cheap. Oh, John, up until closing on Monday, Dierberg's has 4oz.
cow's milk feta for $1.
Speaking of cheese, I seriously like the Palermo's frozen pizzas:
http://www.palermospizza.com/primo-t...n-sausage.aspx
It's about the best pizza you can buy in St. Louis. Since The First
Federal Frank & Crust Co. went out of business, I haven't found a
great NY style anywhere in StL.
>
> :-)
>
> John Kuthe...

--Bryan

On Jul 10, 7:42*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 7:16*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Jul 10, 6:51*pm, Bryan > wrote:
>
> > > On Jul 10, 5:49*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > > > On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
> > > > > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> > > > >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> > > > It's all bullshit. *Cellulose is plant matter. *You eat it every time
> > > > you eat a vegetable. *Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> > > > sensationalist reporting. *And posting it here just makes you as bad
> > > > as they are.
>
> > > > Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> > > > tree. *Big ducking deal.
>
> > > There's nothing at all wrong with microcrystalline cellulose, except
> > > that it gives the pre-shredded bags of cheese a less than ideal
> > > mouthfeel if eaten unmelted. *One of the nice things about Del Taco is
> > > that they grate their cheese freshly, in-store, so no microcrystalline
> > > cellulose. *I miss Del Taco since the franchise here folded two weeks
> > > ago.
>
> > > > -sw
>
> > > --Bryan
>
> > I believe people who use pre-grated cheese are cheese grater-impaired!
>
> It works quite well in applications where you're melting it, or even
> getting it really warm. *It's convenient, and is also sometimes REALLY
> cheap. *

Not usually cheaper than cheese by the lb though, unless it's really
old or overstocked.


> Oh, John, up until closing on Monday, Dierberg's has 4oz.
> cow's milk feta for $1.

$4 a lb. And I don't use feta cheese for anything I make.

> Speaking of cheese, I seriously like the Palermo's frozen pizzas:http://www.palermospizza.com/primo-t...n-sausage.aspx
> It's about the best pizza you can buy in St. Louis. *Since The First
> Federal Frank & Crust Co. went out of business, I haven't found a
> great NY style anywhere in StL.

I clicked the link. Cardboard crust? Nahhhh! I like my pizza with a
substantial crust. And nothing's compared favorably to the old FFF and
Crust CO, back in the day! That was GOOD crust! That crust was good
standalone!

John Kuthe...

On Jul 10, 7:48*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 7:42*pm, Bryan > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 10, 7:16*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>
> > > On Jul 10, 6:51*pm, Bryan > wrote:
>
> > > > On Jul 10, 5:49*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > > > > On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
> > > > > > Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>
> > > > > >http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-pulp-never-t...
>
> > > > > It's all bullshit. *Cellulose is plant matter. *You eat it every time
> > > > > you eat a vegetable. *Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> > > > > sensationalist reporting. *And posting it here just makes you as bad
> > > > > as they are.
>
> > > > > Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> > > > > tree. *Big ducking deal.
>
> > > > There's nothing at all wrong with microcrystalline cellulose, except
> > > > that it gives the pre-shredded bags of cheese a less than ideal
> > > > mouthfeel if eaten unmelted. *One of the nice things about Del Taco is
> > > > that they grate their cheese freshly, in-store, so no microcrystalline
> > > > cellulose. *I miss Del Taco since the franchise here folded two weeks
> > > > ago.
>
> > > > > -sw
>
> > > > --Bryan
>
> > > I believe people who use pre-grated cheese are cheese grater-impaired!
>
> > It works quite well in applications where you're melting it, or even
> > getting it really warm. *It's convenient, and is also sometimes REALLY
> > cheap. *
>
> Not usually cheaper than cheese by the lb though, unless it's really
> old or overstocked.
>
> > Oh, John, up until closing on Monday, Dierberg's has 4oz.
> > cow's milk feta for $1.
>
> $4 a lb. And I don't use feta cheese for anything I make.
>
> > Speaking of cheese, I seriously like the Palermo's frozen pizzas:http://www.palermospizza.com/primo-t...n-sausage.aspx
> > It's about the best pizza you can buy in St. Louis. *Since The First
> > Federal Frank & Crust Co. went out of business, I haven't found a
> > great NY style anywhere in StL.
>
> I clicked the link. Cardboard crust? Nahhhh! I like my pizza with a
> substantial crust. And nothing's compared favorably to the old FFF and
> Crust CO, back in the day! That was GOOD crust! That crust was good
> standalone!

It's rather good for thin crust, but if you dislike "cardboard crust,"
then you wouldn't like it. The problem is, most of the "substantial
crust" pizzas are not very good in this town, and the DiGiorino
"substantial crust" pizzas are better than the local pizzerias. The
closest decent pizzeria I know of is Shakespeare's in Columbia, MO.
>
> John Kuthe...

--Bryan

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
>
>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>
>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>
> It's all bullshit. Cellulose is plant matter. You eat it every time
> you eat a vegetable. Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
> sensationalist reporting. And posting it here just makes you as bad
> as they are.
>
> Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
> tree. Big ducking deal.
>
> -sw

I kind-of agree. My first reaction to the story was negative, but
then, as you say, we eat vegetable matter all the time. So, I
guess any objection I might have would be related to the reason
why it's being used in any particular item and the end result. If
the sole reason is for the manufacturer to heighten its profits,
and the end result is poorer in some way because of it, then that
is undesirable. If the product is somehow better (and I suppose
that depends on our individual definitions), the addition might be
judged in a more favorable light.

--
Jean B.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:40:43 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
>>
>>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>>
>>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>>
>> It's all bullshit. Cellulose is plant matter. You eat it every time
>> you eat a vegetable. Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
>> sensationalist reporting. And posting it here just makes you as bad
>> as they are.
>>
>> Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
>> tree. Big ducking deal.
>>
>> -sw
>
> I kind-of agree. My first reaction to the story was negative, but
> then, as you say, we eat vegetable matter all the time.

well, yes, but eating cellulose from a fresh vegetable is different from
eating cellulose processed out of wood and added to foods where it doesn't
really belong. (fake) cheese? why?

>So, I
> guess any objection I might have would be related to the reason
> why it's being used in any particular item and the end result. If
> the sole reason is for the manufacturer to heighten its profits,

trust me, that's the sole reason. it ain't to produce a gourmet delight.

> and the end result is poorer in some way because of it, then that
> is undesirable. If the product is somehow better (and I suppose
> that depends on our individual definitions), the addition might be
> judged in a more favorable light.

i suppose it has fewer calories, if you call that 'better.'

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:40:43 -0400, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
>>>
>>>> Here's 15 companies that serve you wood pulp in their products.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.thestreet.com/story/11012...d-so-good.html
>>> It's all bullshit. Cellulose is plant matter. You eat it every time
>>> you eat a vegetable. Calling it wood pulp is just irresponsible
>>> sensationalist reporting. And posting it here just makes you as bad
>>> as they are.
>>>
>>> Every time you eat an orange or an apple or a pear, you're eating a
>>> tree. Big ducking deal.
>>>
>>> -sw
>> I kind-of agree. My first reaction to the story was negative, but
>> then, as you say, we eat vegetable matter all the time.
>
> well, yes, but eating cellulose from a fresh vegetable is different from
> eating cellulose processed out of wood and added to foods where it doesn't
> really belong. (fake) cheese? why?
>
>> So, I
>> guess any objection I might have would be related to the reason
>> why it's being used in any particular item and the end result. If
>> the sole reason is for the manufacturer to heighten its profits,
>
> trust me, that's the sole reason. it ain't to produce a gourmet delight.
>
>> and the end result is poorer in some way because of it, then that
>> is undesirable. If the product is somehow better (and I suppose
>> that depends on our individual definitions), the addition might be
>> judged in a more favorable light.
>
> i suppose it has fewer calories, if you call that 'better.'
>
> your pal,
> blake

I suppose it might be a good thing for a person who, for example,
wanted low-fat foods.

This discussion keeps reminding me of the diets of those in
concentr*tion camps. (The * is to try to stave off tr*lls.)

--
Jean B.