Be wary of the term "flavorings" unless they come from a non animal source and the package STATEs that, be wary. The term "flavorings" has an extensive list (like 30 or so, fact check me here) that have been "pre-approved" by the FDA. So the company doesn't HAVE to list what is in your food, if it falls within these categories. Unfortunately, when I google this, I find some very interesting articles on how to flavor my weed. Uhm, ok...(Note: I do not smoke weed) Ok good luck finding this list on the FDA website, because it is making my head spin.
Things you used to like that don't appear to have meat in them, might have meat in them. For example, my saffron rice. It has chicken flavoring. Boo Hiss.
Spices are your friend. I am experimenting with Indian, Ethiopian, French and Moroccan. You can buy little collections of these spices on Amazon.
I am making Sweet Potato Samosas for tomorrow with mint dipping sauce. Again, spices are your friend.
I've come to realise that if one allows someone else to make your food, and if that someone else happens to be a corporation whose motivation is profit, one simply cannot be certain what the 'food' actually contains (despite the producer's assurances).
ReplyDeleteSome basic cooking skills and a rack full of herbs and spices will take you on a magical journey to healthy, flavourful food heaven! Why don't more people do it?
I am experimenting with spices. Tonight was my first attempt cooking anything Indian. I think it turned out awesome.
Deleteand I know every ingredient that went in the blasted things LOL
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