Why you should never eat McDonald's
"The most Common Ingredients in McDonald’s Foods"
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This chemical is sold to food manufacturers as yeast food for bread and a lot of fast food companies list it on their baked products. It is also known to be used as a soil fertilizer and a bug killer and it is often added to strong household cleaning products. Unfortunately, it is FDA approved when used at low levels in food products; however, this can be problematic for people who consume it frequently. This chemical has been associated with gastrointestinal irritation that can trigger nausea and diarrhea.
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Prescription drugs
Yes, you have read right! Prescription meds like antidepressants are added to chicken food to poultry that is meant to be used for fast food.
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Cysteine-L
This amino acid is derived from human hair, duck feathers, and hog hairs and it is added as a flavor to meat and as a softener for pastries and breads. It is known to shorten the baking time of mass-produced bread. It is produced mostly in China.
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TBHQ
Did you know that this additive is included in almost 18 McDonald’s products? Although it is considered to be an antioxidant, it is actually a synthetic chemical which has antioxidant characteristics, but is not a natural antioxidant. It prevents the oxidation of fats and oils and thus, it prolongs the shelf-life of processed foods and it is also present in lacquers, varnishes, and pesticide products.
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Silicone oil
Chicken McNuggets contain silicone oil which is used for the making of contact lenses and other medical items. It is also known to be an anti-foaming agent.

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