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[tri_willy]

did a bit of reading, and realised that some of the cocoa beans processed are very likely to have natural contaminants (which is apparently better than having harmful chemicals used to "sterilise" the bad stuff). according to the FDA, anything under 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate is deemed safe for consumption... WTF!?

still want a "croanchy" chocolate bar GAF? what are you thoughts now?

 

[jufonuk]

yet you probably eat at McDonalds?

Hmm protein,I guess once they are all nice and mashed up in the coco it doesn't matter.

Didn't they want insects made a part of the diet? Or more consumption of them?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22517699

 

[Philia]

yet you probably eat at McDonalds?

Dat first reply. Yep.

 

[Falcs]

Meh, it won't kill me.

 

[Slygmous]

What's a croanchy?

 

[DogWelder]

That's for most foods:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceReg...mation/SanitationTransportation/ucm056174.htm

BROCCOLI, FROZEN Insects and mites
(AOAC 945.82) Average of 60 or more aphids and/or thrips and/or mites per 100 grams

CHERRIES
Brined and Maraschino Insect filth
(MPM-V48) Average of 5% or more pieces are rejects due to maggots

CORN: SWEET CORN, CANNED Insect larvae
(AOAC 973.61) Insect larvae (corn ear worms, corn borers) 2 or more 3mm or longer larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments of corn ear worms or corn borer and the aggregate length of such larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments exceeds 12 mm in 24 pounds (24 No. 303 cans or equivalent)

 

[ClassyPenguin]

And? So?

 

[Funky Papa]

Chocolate is known for hosting a metric crapload of bugs. This shouldn't come as a surprise.

Also, having worked in an ice cream factory during my teens, you don't want to know the horrors that lurk in the dark corners of the non-refrigerated chambers.

 

[zoukka]

gimme dat extra protein

 

[tri_willy]

yet you probably eat at McDonalds?

haha rarely

 

[strafer]

meh, I've eaten worse.

 

[ClassyPenguin]

That's for most foods:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceReg...mation/SanitationTransportation/ucm056174.htm

BROCCOLI, FROZEN Insects and mites
(AOAC 945.82) Average of 60 or more aphids and/or thrips and/or mites per 100 grams

CHERRIES
Brined and Maraschino Insect filth
(MPM-V48) Average of 5% or more pieces are rejects due to maggots

CORN: SWEET CORN, CANNED Insect larvae
(AOAC 973.61) Insect larvae (corn ear worms, corn borers) 2 or more 3mm or longer larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments of corn ear worms or corn borer and the aggregate length of such larvae, cast skins, larval or cast skin fragments exceeds 12 mm in 24 pounds (24 No. 303 cans or equivalent)

delish

 

[Dark Stalkers]

So? Bugs are obviously delicious.

 

[Avixph]

What kind of bugs?

 

[Funky Papa]

What kind of bugs?

 

[Falcs]

If I let this sort of thing bug me I'll have to cut out half of what I eat on a regular basis.

 

[red731]

Funky Papas image.

I am for all fun and want to eat bugs, but oh this is so gross.

 

[Always-honest]

So eat a strawberry.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

If I let this sort of thing bug me I'll have to cut out half of what I eat on a regular basis.

8/10

 

[Fusebox]

yet you probably eat at McDonalds?

What's the connection? Maccas is so heavily scrutinized and its so transparent about suppliers that its one of the cleanest, least contaminated fast food chains out there.

If you dropped me off in the middle of Nowhere, Hicksville I'd always eat at Maccas instead of some unknown local ma and pa squirrel roadkill burger joint.

 

[zoukka]

What's the connection? Maccas is so heavily scrutinized and its so transparent about suppliers that its one of the cleanest, least contaminated fast food chains out there.

If you dropped me off in the middle of Nowhere, Hicksville I'd always eat at Maccas instead of some unknown local ma and pa squirrel roadkill burger joint.

Macca is the other end of the spectrum, their food is full of preservants that bugs wouldn't probably touch it.

 

[jufonuk]

What's the connection? Maccas is so heavily scrutinized and its so transparent about suppliers that its one of the cleanest, least contaminated fast food chains out there.

If you dropped me off in the middle of Nowhere, Hicksville I'd always eat at Maccas instead of some unknown local ma and pa squirrel roadkill burger joint.

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I don't know, I would rather go to a Ma and Pa if it was full of customers.

 

[Funky Papa]

If you dropped me off in the middle of Nowhere, Hicksville I'd always eat at Maccas instead of some unknown local ma and pa squirrel roadkill burger joint.

Those are usually the tastiest, tho.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

I don't care

 

[Router]

did a bit of reading, and realised that some of the cocoa beans processed are very likely to have natural contaminants (which is apparently better than having harmful chemicals used to "sterilise" the bad stuff). according to the FDA, anything under 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate is deemed safe for consumption... WTF!?

still want a "croanchy" chocolate bar GAF? what are you thoughts now?

Its sterile and it adds protein. What's the problem?

 

[Ultima_5]

What's the connection? Maccas is so heavily scrutinized and its so transparent about suppliers that its one of the cleanest, least contaminated fast food chains out there.

If you dropped me off in the middle of Nowhere, Hicksville I'd always eat at Maccas instead of some unknown local ma and pa squirrel roadkill burger joint.

Maccas? What?

 

[narcosis219]

Extra protein? I'll take it

 

[Funky Papa]

Maccas? What?

Mickey Dee's.

 

[Dereck]

still want a "croanchy" chocolate bar GAF? what are you thoughts now?

Yep, don't give a damn.

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

I was eating some (cheap) store bought salsa the other night when I thought about this report. Needless to say I then starting thinking of all the insects parts and other shit that could be within the salsa. I stopped eating it and am hesitant to go back to it.

 

[wenis]

It's the price we pay for mass produced goods. It's not like you haven't eaten bugs unknowingly before tho. I'm sure you ate some while you slept in the night. Probably.

 

[BlastProcessing]

did a bit of reading, and realised that some of the cocoa beans processed are very likely to have natural contaminants (which is apparently better than having harmful chemicals used to "sterilise" the bad stuff). according to the FDA, anything under 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate is deemed safe for consumption... WTF!?

still want a "croanchy" chocolate bar GAF? what are you thoughts now?

Way back in high school biology we "dissected" Hersey's Kisses. We found some cricket parts.

Do you think they make sure the field is clear of insects when they harvest wheat? Flour also has ground up insects in it. Not to mention the fact that certain food dies are just strait up made from beetle shells.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

I'm ignorant about such things and I very much prefer it that way.

 

[Dennis]

The insect bits should be caramelized. We call it "krokant".

 

[Cheech]

There are bugs and bug parts in everything you eat. They're everywhere. I've swallowed bugs whole while outside. It happens.

Ain't no thang but a (butterfly) wing.

 

[Plywood]

still want a "croanchy" chocolate bar GAF? what are you thoughts now?

You've eaten more pounds of bugs than you know.

 

[Raiden]

I honestly dont care. In fact the second i read about those Ikea meatballs having some human poo bacteria i made them myself at home.

Yes i bought them from Ikea.

 

[diggmcbadass]

Didn't UN want us to eat bugs anyway. Probably should eat more chocolate.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

 

[tkscz]

So? Still going to eat chocolate.