It's people like Ron Johnson that allowed these manufacturers to get away with these practices for decades. They've only recently been entertaining it because of the health nut wing of the Republican Party (think Alex Jones territory) have been talking about issues tangential to this. The question isn't them bringing awareness, it is "What are you going to DO about this?" My guess is very little or more "self regulation".
“Overall, this research has revealed that sugar and sweet reward can not only substitute to addictive drugs, like cocaine, but can even be more rewarding and attractive.”
As a Canadian I noticed that Froot Loops are a more muted colour than they used to be. I figured it was because brighter colours came from more artificial chemicals and I guess this confirms that.
Fuck Ron Johnson. Whatever point he's trying to make us just posturing to make himself look important. He does give a single fuck about anything but his bank account.
Oh boy you sure got em good with that sick burn, I'm sure pointing out their lies and doing nothing else will stop this any second now...any second. Really wish people would stop acting like this matters and start following Luigi's example and get out there and do something. For legal reasons I must insist this is a joke and that I have in no way committed any crimes.
This is really interesting. I feel like I’m missing out on a lot since the major news outlets either went full 88 or simply stopped doing even the most neutral of reporting.
I wasn't entirely shocked when he was reelected in 2022, considering the other guy's whole spiel was "my mom was a teacher and I know what groceries cost" instead of "my opponent is a documented Russian stooge."
Yes well, that is the democrats problem for the last 9 years at least, "oh we'll take the high road and pretend the other side is also playing by the rules, then jusy get demolished because of that"
Aren't both produced by Kelloggs? If so, the problem is with regulations here in the U.S. I believe that the current administration want to get of regulation so that the people at the top can make even more money with even less need to worry about consequence. RFK Jr isn't going to do shit for Americans other than restrict our access to science-based health care.
whats real interesting is those dyes arent banned in Canada, so General Mills still uses them. But because theyre banned in other parts of the world Kelloggs doesnt, ad instead uses natural dye for the cereal in Canadas
Many people would be weirded out by the bright colors. It doesn't registers as human food to me, more like a prop from a dystopian movie. Definitively would hesitate before feeding a dependable loved one with it.
Yeah, I don't think we even have the dyed cereal here in Sweden. I have a feeling it wouldn't have caught on, honestly. We have Frosties, Rice Krispies etc, but I've never seen Froot Loops.
I feel that basically everything in the US is a problem of a system that turned more and more into a playground for the rich. Regulations mean jack shit if they get negated more and more every time those companies get richer and richer
As with the first Trump Assministration, my bet is anything beneficial that might crimp corporate profits will get quickly tossed. Anything harmful that increases profits will get approved faster than shit through a goose.
The problem with text comments is no one can hear the sarcastic smile in your voice when you post a comment. :/
But yeah, it wasn't that they were adding it, as it was that after 1903, they made an effort to keep it out, by using coca leaves that already had the cocaine extracted.
This is one of RFKs main things he's trying to do. Dude may have a brain room and a broken clock is right at least once a day kind of thing. But yeah all this type of shit needs to go. Also getting titanium out of milk.
Even Hitler banned lead from consumer products and asbestos from workplaces, ran anti-smoking campaigns, promoted breast cancer screenings, and passed the world's first environmental protection law as well as an animal protection act. Monsters can contain multitudes too. Doesn't even begin to make up for all the evil shit though.
Yup. It’s important to remember the Nazis weren’t “all bad policies, all the time”; they had plenty of good policies…. for the people they liked, and absolutely horrendous policies for the people they didn’t like.
I hate to say it but he is really the only one of Trump's picks that actually has a few good ideas. His anti vax stance is wack but he is actually right about a lot of other things for someone who eats roadkill.
RFK Jr is directly responsible for getting Samoans to not vaccinate their children, leading to a measles outbreak that killed over 80 people, many more hospitalized, because the vaxx rate was down to almost 30%.
RFK Jr led the charge to lie to them and convince them to not vaccinate their children. And got paid over $1 million to do so, and later lied about making any money from doing so.
Its not in all milk. And it should be listed but they fuck with ingredients like saying "natural flavoring" "spice mix" "preservatives" and what not without listing what it actually is.
Precisely. The transmutive effect, as laid out by early alchemists, is why huffing gasoline make me go fast. It has nothing to do with enjoying huffing gasoline, which I can neither confirm nor deny.
Fendeezy
Clearly they want to use cocaine as an excuse to raise prices on cereal.
idrinkcheapbeer
this made me want a bowl of frosted mini wheats. (the best cereal)
knittinglizard
If you live in Canada and want the more brightly colored loops, buy offbrand "Fruity O's".
rbudrick
wait, the canadian version has cocaine?
adowntoearthkindofguy
It's people like Ron Johnson that allowed these manufacturers to get away with these practices for decades. They've only recently been entertaining it because of the health nut wing of the Republican Party (think Alex Jones territory) have been talking about issues tangential to this. The question isn't them bringing awareness, it is "What are you going to DO about this?" My guess is very little or more "self regulation".
RedgrintGrumble
“Overall, this research has revealed that sugar and sweet reward can not only substitute to addictive drugs, like cocaine, but can even be more rewarding and attractive.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719144/
NoTeEnchiles
Aaaaaand this is why there are always donuts at AA meetings. (Just a saying. Don't know if it's true. Never been to one.)
snafu999
Aww - someone's been cutting my sugar with cocaine, this shit's hardly sweet at all
malfunctionm1ke
I mean... I would prefer cocaine over sugar, yes
newsguycraigevans
Cocaine instead of sugar in cereal boxes?
Howlingowl
Carmine red natural dye is derived from crushed insects - some people have an allergic reaction to it when ingested
Heisanevilgenius
As a Canadian I noticed that Froot Loops are a more muted colour than they used to be. I figured it was because brighter colours came from more artificial chemicals and I guess this confirms that.
brownribbon
Wow, that Canadian box has a lot more cereal in it than the American one.
Freeasabird2015
Interesting to watch, wish it was a wee bit bigger as my old eyes are not great but apart from that, thanks OP.
backrideup9
Fuck Ron Johnson. Whatever point he's trying to make us just posturing to make himself look important. He does give a single fuck about anything but his bank account.
Zannrazor
Apparently the Canadian one taste better too, I haven’t had the American one so can’t confirm
StevenFarmer
Man, look at the size of those bags, considering the boxes were the same size.
Fiacre54
FRJ
brownribbon
Fuck Roe Jiden?
Ddenver
Wait, I can get cocaine instead of sugar. That will make the morning cup of coffee really great.
blaghart
Oh boy you sure got em good with that sick burn, I'm sure pointing out their lies and doing nothing else will stop this any second now...any second. Really wish people would stop acting like this matters and start following Luigi's example and get out there and do something. For legal reasons I must insist this is a joke and that I have in no way committed any crimes.
wetqueef
This is really interesting. I feel like I’m missing out on a lot since the major news outlets either went full 88 or simply stopped doing even the most neutral of reporting.
NoTeEnchiles
"Just as they would prefer cocaine to sugar." YYyyyyyyyyyyes.
kimbozo
Ron johnson is a world class piece of shit
kEMup
*Galactic class* POS
AmJoeBiden
FRJ
pelon365
Russian asset. Spent the 4th in Russia
Doctorfatherson
I knew we were fucked when he beat Russ Feingold
thatiscomedygoldrightthere
Wisconsin seems very mid-west nice, but there are some serious problems there.
midrealmknight
They are a purple state. The gerrymandering makes it worse there but they DID vote for Ron. Very disappointing.
HighSorcerer
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Fuck you, Ron Johnson.
GpaSags
I wasn't entirely shocked when he was reelected in 2022, considering the other guy's whole spiel was "my mom was a teacher and I know what groceries cost" instead of "my opponent is a documented Russian stooge."
kimbozo
Yes well, that is the democrats problem for the last 9 years at least, "oh we'll take the high road and pretend the other side is also playing by the rules, then jusy get demolished because of that"
GpaSags
Dems are following the rulebook which the Reps tore up, burned, and shat on the ashes.
nater80
Indeed. Fuck Ron Johnson that Russian simp.
limukohou
concur
DisconnectedFromWhatIOnceEmbraced
These people should watch the Food Wars videos on YouTube. Comparing the same products across the world might be an eye opener!
bourbonandbaddecisions
So we’re putting cocaine back in coke?
NonZeroSumGame
Aren't both produced by Kelloggs? If so, the problem is with regulations here in the U.S. I believe that the current administration want to get of regulation so that the people at the top can make even more money with even less need to worry about consequence. RFK Jr isn't going to do shit for Americans other than restrict our access to science-based health care.
putcleverusernamehere
Ya re RFuckheadKJr, I'm hoping the border isn't closed completely so I can go to Mexico to get my next Covid and flu shots
Thesaya
Yes, that is the point of these people. They are perfectly capable of producing it with other dyes, they do in the rest of the world.
lizardbones
whats real interesting is those dyes arent banned in Canada, so General Mills still uses them. But because theyre banned in other parts of the world Kelloggs doesnt, ad instead uses natural dye for the cereal in Canadas
NoMan12321
Many people would be weirded out by the bright colors. It doesn't registers as human food to me, more like a prop from a dystopian movie. Definitively would hesitate before feeding a dependable loved one with it.
Thesaya
Yeah, I don't think we even have the dyed cereal here in Sweden. I have a feeling it wouldn't have caught on, honestly. We have Frosties, Rice Krispies etc, but I've never seen Froot Loops.
broodwarjc
The US has terrible food laws. Several types of preservatives and additives are banned in even China, but are legal here.
Zunderfeuer
I feel that basically everything in the US is a problem of a system that turned more and more into a playground for the rich. Regulations mean jack shit if they get negated more and more every time those companies get richer and richer
theyallwenttoMexico
Kelloggs in Canada doesn't own the government, yet.
easterr0x
Just wait until the conservatives win the next election ... Then businesses will own the government
thomn8r
A breakfast so bad that they have to add raisins in an attempt to make it better
cgt9803
As with the first Trump Assministration, my bet is anything beneficial that might crimp corporate profits will get quickly tossed. Anything harmful that increases profits will get approved faster than shit through a goose.
newsguycraigevans
cuddleskunk
And that'll be harmless by comparison to the other plans...putting corporate profits above well-being is something we are VERY used to in America.
TurnsOut42WasASlightMiscalculation
Wait, cocaine instead of sugar was an option!?
SquidBaitBadgerDroid
It’s always an option. It’s a little more pricey but you won’t need to buy coffee any more
TurnsOut42WasASlightMiscalculation
Note: parents of small children aren't sure there's a difference
freakdiablo
https://imgur.com/uxcgm0B
TI99Kitty
It was, for Coca-Cola, until 1903...
TurnsOut42WasASlightMiscalculation
Wasn't so much an option - I don't believe there was a "without" before
TI99Kitty
The problem with text comments is no one can hear the sarcastic smile in your voice when you post a comment. :/
But yeah, it wasn't that they were adding it, as it was that after 1903, they made an effort to keep it out, by using coca leaves that already had the cocaine extracted.
vcgetdown
That was sugar plus coke, they replaced the coke with caffeine which isnt much better
TI99Kitty
Oh, no, it's much better -- cocaine is addictive, but caffeine is only "habit-forming." /s
vcgetdown
Had me in the first half not gonna lie lol
Exyr
This is one of RFKs main things he's trying to do. Dude may have a brain room and a broken clock is right at least once a day kind of thing. But yeah all this type of shit needs to go. Also getting titanium out of milk.
lostlittletimeonthis
Must have argued a lot with Drumpfs policy of allowing bpas back on products
FiftyShadesOfMascarpone
Even Hitler banned lead from consumer products and asbestos from workplaces, ran anti-smoking campaigns, promoted breast cancer screenings, and passed the world's first environmental protection law as well as an animal protection act. Monsters can contain multitudes too. Doesn't even begin to make up for all the evil shit though.
Septcanmat
Yup. It’s important to remember the Nazis weren’t “all bad policies, all the time”; they had plenty of good policies…. for the people they liked, and absolutely horrendous policies for the people they didn’t like.
newsguycraigevans
But that's big government regulations so Republicans won't seriously support any of it
MorgulTheFriendlyDrelb
Could I filter out enough Titanium to build my own SR71 Blackbird?
newsguycraigevans
iggylights
I hate to say it but he is really the only one of Trump's picks that actually has a few good ideas. His anti vax stance is wack but he is actually right about a lot of other things for someone who eats roadkill.
GogglesGreek
RFK Jr is directly responsible for getting Samoans to not vaccinate their children, leading to a measles outbreak that killed over 80 people, many more hospitalized, because the vaxx rate was down to almost 30%.
RFK Jr led the charge to lie to them and convince them to not vaccinate their children. And got paid over $1 million to do so, and later lied about making any money from doing so.
GlenL
You know the bar is low for Trump's cabinet when "he's been right at least once in his life" is seen as a positive
JulioSteinlager
Talk to me about raw milk and tell me that he has good ideas.
iggylights
Yeah that's not one of them. I didn't say all good ideas. Where he misses, he misses hard.
Samantha4u
Titanium in miilk huh-?
Exyr
Titanium dioxide yes. Makes it whiter.
ThaEnder
Wouldn't that need to be listed in the ingredients?
Exyr
Its not in all milk. And it should be listed but they fuck with ingredients like saying "natural flavoring" "spice mix" "preservatives" and what not without listing what it actually is.
ThaEnder
The only ingredients I've ever seen in milk are milk and vitamin D. Where and what kind of milk has other ingredients?
HawkmanXLII
There's titanium in milk? Why?
MyRespectableAlterEgo
Titanium = strong so when kid drink it they get the strong too
HawkmanXLII
Ah, gotcha. Kinda like when I sniff glue so I can stick to stuff and climb walls like Spiderman.
MyRespectableAlterEgo
Precisely. The transmutive effect, as laid out by early alchemists, is why huffing gasoline make me go fast. It has nothing to do with enjoying huffing gasoline, which I can neither confirm nor deny.
Exyr
Makes it whiter. They put titanium dioxide in poorer quality milk. Usually what's given to children in schools. Makes it look like whole milk.
HawkmanXLII
Good to know.
Samantha4u
BRO WTF I didn't know this.
xizar
Malk?
ThaEnder
Now with Vitamin R!
andwings2go
Ok, but any possible way that’s like saying omg they put chlorine in our food? NaCl
vegivamp
Yes, in the sense that it's not titanium but titanium dioxide that is used as a white pigment.
Opinions vary on safety; the FDA says it's fine but the EU banned it in 2022 because of uncertainty about it's safety in the long term.
Exyr
No not really. Its only there for color. Doesnt add any nutrition.
littleblueengine
Shame, cos I'm pretty sure titanium bones would be stronger than bones made with boring old calcium
Exyr
Also the eu already banned it.
The701