Dimethylpolysiloxane - What's in your french fries and nuggets?

French fries and nuggets. Yummy, isn't it? Almost everyone loves french fries. The kids loves the fries, your fat ass neighbour and colleagues truly addicted to this toxic fast food. Nuggets, are quite popular amongst younger generation, from 3 years old to teenagers, this is fast becoming a 'staple' food for the young society. I have to admit, I used to eat these garbage when I was young, in my early 20's when I was clueless about health, nutrition and food toxicity. 

Let's talk about french fries. Most people now know that both these foods are loaded with trans fat, but how about other hidden nasty chemicals? An average person, will think of french fries as potatoes, oil and salt. A more knowledgable person, will realize french fries is bad and laden with trans fat. But, have you really wondered the full ingredients in your fries when you dine in fast food outlet such as McDonalds? Apart from the ones who don't care, you can stop reading as this post may not interest you. But, for whoever wants to know what these so called 'food' can do to your body, keep reading. 

I just visited a country which the population primarily based on "Western Diet". Almost everywhere I go, shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, people are eating french fries like there is no tomorrow. It is unofficial staple food for most these folks. Coffee, breads and french fries. Three of the staple foods which are very common in developed countries, especially in the western part of the world. In almost every fast food outlet, french fries are included in meals which customers would order and eat. French fries have been commercialized since vegetables cooking oil and fast food restaurants dominating almost every country in the world. 

Today, we will discuss about Dimethylpolysiloxane. I know, you can't pronounce it. That's fine, but you may want to know what it is and why this nasty chemical is included in some of the foods most people consumed. First of all, it is a silicone based anti-foaming agent used in adhesives, sealants and fillers such as breast implants. It is also an emulsifier in processed foods. The question is, why on earth would fast food industry put this stuff in french fries, nuggets and other foods? Well, it is to keep the fried oils in foods from foaming. Apart from most fast foods french fries and nuggets, soft drinks such as diet coke (fountain machine) also contain Dimethylpolysiloxane. There are also other foods such as Dominos Bread Sticks, KFC mash potatoes, chewing gums, commercial cooking oils, syrups, skimmed milk and most foods sold in fast food restaurants. This chemical, is also found in cosmetics and shampoo products too. It's crazy seriously. 

What about chicken nuggets sold in fast food outlets? Apart from Dimethylpolysiloxane, most of these nuggets contain a dangerous chemical called TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone). You just need 5 grams of this chemical to kill you! Barely half of what you eat are real chickens. Nuggets are loaded with sugars, synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Surprisingly, many people I know thought that chicken nuggets are 100% chicken meat. The truth is, more then half of the nuggets are bones, cartilage, fat and other unwanted animal body parts. It is also loaded with sugar, salt and other chemicals. 

Still enjoying your fries and nuggets? Think twice. 

Reference study:

The University of Mississippi Medical Center. Chicken nugget autopsy finds meat, bone, connective tissue, fat, and poorer health implications. (2013). Accessed October 7, 2013