[pct-l] McNuggets

[Michael]

Once again, rather than get facts, some of the individuals on this mailing list prefer anecdote, urban myth, and outright space alien beliefs.  I guess that's why a couple of you claim sasquatch lives.



1.  McNuggets are not made from emulsified chickens.  They are chopped up breast meat of chickens, though I make no claim on whether one should eat them or not.  They will spoil.

2.  The emulsification is not made of beaks, combs, feet, etc. etc. etc.  It is a method to remove the last bit of chicken from the bone.  Gross, but have you eaten a hot dog lately?  Same stuff.

3.  No ammonia is used in treating the "meat."  First, ammonia is a poisonous gas and is not an efficient way to kill bacteria or viruses.  It is ammonium hydroxide, a salt, that has some antibacterial properties, and is mostly not used much anymore. 

Evidence rules.  Other claims not so much.


On Nov 4, 2010, at 15:16 :20PDT, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:


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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:46:07 -0500
From: "Ron Dye" <chiefcowboy at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] McNuggets Don't Spoil?
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Okay folks, I have to weigh in on the McNuggets.  Go to snopes.com and
search out "chicken nuggets."  You should find a graphic video that shows
how these gems are made.  When the feathers are removed from the birds, they
remove breasts, thighs, wings.  The rest of the bird (including beaks,
combs, feet and legs, intestines) are then emulsified into a puree type
substance.  Taking exceptional care for our health, they substance is then
injected with ammonia to neutralize any bacteria.  When that is done,
coloring is added and an ingredient is added to give the slop some substance
so it can be shaped into "nuggets."  Finally, they are breaded and ready for
your pallete.

Bon apetit!