Nutella: Is it a conspiracy?
Nutella
First, you must know what Nutella is. It's a hazelnut chocolate creamy spread that you can put on bread, pancakes, bananas, or eat with a spoon. For more recipes check the Italian website (kindly translated by Google). Now here's the thing: I loved, loved, loved Nutella when I was a kid and for a long time it was very difficult to find stateside. Then suddenly it became available everywhere-check your grocery store it's probably there. Naturally, I became suspicious. Aha! I discovered it is being manufactured in New Jersey, and it now contains partially hydrogenated oils (a BIG no-no in my world)! What?! I thought Nutella was lost to me for good. However, I recently returned from a trip to Turkey where I found the Nutella that's made in Poland and guess what?!?!?! NO partially hydrogenated oils! PLUS I thought it tasted way better than New Jersey's offering. Upon return to this country two independant taste tests were run. One was coordinated and executed by yours truly and the other by a fellow tripper. I used an unbiased taster. Both results favored the Polish version hands down. The Minnesotan taste test claimed no clear differentiation on taste but the creaminess and texture of the Polish brand was unmet by the Garden state. My Missouri test subject said there was no comparison. "This one (Polish Nutella) is far superior." My own tastes concurred, but I am biased by knowing the ingrediant differential.
Why?
So why are we living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world and being served sub-par chocolatey goodness?!?! I extended my survey in Europe and Asia to include candy, chocolate, and fast food offerings of all kinds. Clicking the above link about hydrogenated oils further confirms this since trans fats have been banned in most of Europe and Asia. The mid NorthAmericans settle for junk: low nutritional value and "foods" which are full of things which are not food. Then there's the pesticideless vegetables and fruit offered all over the foreign lands. Perhaps this is itself an elaborate terrorist plot. Shouldn't we be on a red terror alert demanding that our snacks have substance?! If you don't believe me then I dare you...I triple dog dare you to try to cut out everything you eat that has partially hydrogenated oils. This means adios to almost all fast food products, but just start with grocery store purchases. It's not that it's impossible, it's just that you'll see your grocery bill spike by about 30%. Hmmm, perhaps it's just an attack on the poor. Hmmmm, who's the terrorist then?
First, you must know what Nutella is. It's a hazelnut chocolate creamy spread that you can put on bread, pancakes, bananas, or eat with a spoon. For more recipes check the Italian website (kindly translated by Google). Now here's the thing: I loved, loved, loved Nutella when I was a kid and for a long time it was very difficult to find stateside. Then suddenly it became available everywhere-check your grocery store it's probably there. Naturally, I became suspicious. Aha! I discovered it is being manufactured in New Jersey, and it now contains partially hydrogenated oils (a BIG no-no in my world)! What?! I thought Nutella was lost to me for good. However, I recently returned from a trip to Turkey where I found the Nutella that's made in Poland and guess what?!?!?! NO partially hydrogenated oils! PLUS I thought it tasted way better than New Jersey's offering. Upon return to this country two independant taste tests were run. One was coordinated and executed by yours truly and the other by a fellow tripper. I used an unbiased taster. Both results favored the Polish version hands down. The Minnesotan taste test claimed no clear differentiation on taste but the creaminess and texture of the Polish brand was unmet by the Garden state. My Missouri test subject said there was no comparison. "This one (Polish Nutella) is far superior." My own tastes concurred, but I am biased by knowing the ingrediant differential.
Why?
So why are we living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world and being served sub-par chocolatey goodness?!?! I extended my survey in Europe and Asia to include candy, chocolate, and fast food offerings of all kinds. Clicking the above link about hydrogenated oils further confirms this since trans fats have been banned in most of Europe and Asia. The mid NorthAmericans settle for junk: low nutritional value and "foods" which are full of things which are not food. Then there's the pesticideless vegetables and fruit offered all over the foreign lands. Perhaps this is itself an elaborate terrorist plot. Shouldn't we be on a red terror alert demanding that our snacks have substance?! If you don't believe me then I dare you...I triple dog dare you to try to cut out everything you eat that has partially hydrogenated oils. This means adios to almost all fast food products, but just start with grocery store purchases. It's not that it's impossible, it's just that you'll see your grocery bill spike by about 30%. Hmmm, perhaps it's just an attack on the poor. Hmmmm, who's the terrorist then?
posted by Marjorie at 23:02
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