I have nothing against corn growers, and I realize that ongoing diligence will be needed on the part of consumers to watch for other ingredients that may be an issue. What's new that prompted this free plug for Oroweat? Noticing that several of the Oroweat breads now feature this message on the face of the package: "NO high fructose corn syrup". HealthNut also included a number of very good ingredients, so it became a long-time favorite at our house. We were happy then when we came across Oroweat's HealthNut bread which was one of the only commercial breads we found that did not contain HFCS. The number of bread products that do not list HFCS in the ingredient label.īack when we first began to watch for HFCS in our label reading, it was difficult to find breads in mainstream grocery stores that did not contain it. In our personal shopping just recently, we noticed that Oroweat has also expanded In an earlier post on high fructose corn syrup, mention was made here of Dole TV ads that touted fruit juice products without the corn-based sweetener. Whether you believe the caution has merits or not, consumers are continuing to trigger a shift away from products that contain high fructose corn syrup. And to double-check that nutritional regimens are optimally supporting built-in defense and repair systems.įor more on acrylamides, see this FAQ from the World Health Organization. Which is yet another reason to shift more of our food purchases toward healthier choices such as fruits and vegetables, especially raw and unprocessed produce. we spend as much as 90% of our food dollars on processed foods, a category more likely to contain acrylamides as a by-product. But you can do your own homework to decide.Įven if the degree of concern is being overstated with a comparison to tobacco, this new information signals another reason to look hard at our convenience food choices. One official quoted in the UK article likened the potential health impact to that of tobacco in our current culture. Already identified as potentially harmful to humans in connection with their use in manufacturing and industrial processes, acrylamides are a relative newcomer to the food safety discussion.Ī common food group for these unwelcome compounds? Starchy foods subjected to high heat, such as french fries or potato chips, or even some baked foods. But, alas, has room for more.Ī 2002 article in the UK Guardian outlines new concerns identified for a group of known carcinogens, acrylamides. The list of potential long-term health ambushes in our diet is already long. The savvy consumer must also make informed choices with potential long term problems in mind. Unfortunately, diligence means more than ensuring that our food is free of contaminants such as harmful bacteria or dangerous chemicals. Join our recycling program at when you thought it was safe to go back to the store, periodic reports of serious food contamination remind us that food safety still requires consumer diligence. We offset 100% of the energy we use in our bakeries with renewable wind energy, continue to reduce the amount of plastic in our bags, and use 380 bread delivery trucks powered by alternative fuels that release less smog into the environment. No hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Delicious, good nutrition for a balanced life! Freshly baked with real ingredients. The diversity of grains in our breads leads to the nutritional benefits found in each of our varieties. Baking with real ingredients, such as whole wheat grown by North American farmers, all of our Whole Grains loaves are free from artificial preservatives, colors and flavors. We are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint in bringing you this delicious, freshly baked bread. From the sun-kissed fields where our wheat is grown, to your home where our bread is enjoyed, our goal is to make a positive impact every day.
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