What is in your food? : Community Message Boards
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Tue, Dec 11, 2012 11:12
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What is in your food?
As an avid pancake lover, I have run the gamut of mixes in the store, but lately upon noting ingredients, I saw one I couldn't recognize...called
SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE
I actually scanned each and every brand of mix, and they all contained this mystery ingredient, although I must say, the word aluminum immediately threw up a red flag. I have been concerned about alzheimers since I saw the wonderful moving, movie Without Her
This ingredient has been proven to contribute to alzheimers. Interesting article.
http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/2010/SodiumAluminumPhosphate.htm
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jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
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Tue, Dec 11, 2012 16:12
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Try to avoid "boxed" anything. Making pancakes from "scratch" isn't that hard to do and is soooo much healthier. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is a leavening agent that is used in many packaged processed foods. It is hard to food dangerous ingredients when eating from "boxes". Also, remember that when you buy baking powder, make sure that it is "aluminum free."
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freakfreeloader
Edmonton AB
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Wed, Dec 12, 2012 09:12
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I also stay away from gluten and that takes almost everything that comes in a box out of your shopping cart.
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jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
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Fri, Dec 14, 2012 20:12
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Most baking powder brands are made from this ingredient. Check your pantry. Chances are that if you are doing holiday baking you are adding this to your goodies. Look for "aluminum free" baking powder.
here are some links about baking powder...
http://www.pistachioproject.com/2011/05/yes-unlike-my-baking-soda-post-i-can.html
http://www.cooksillustrated.com/tastetests/overview.asp?docid=9931
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2008/10/why-you-should-use-aluminum-free/
http://faithfulprovisions.com/2010/08/16/healthy-living-on-a-budget-why-aluminum-free-baking-soda/
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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Sat, Dec 15, 2012 12:12
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Make from scratch and use Rumford baking powder.
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Sun, Dec 16, 2012 20:12
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dislike Pancakes
We had them every morning when growing up!!! Dislike them now--
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