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That’s true in that they only use white meat from the chicken (which is a super set of breast meat). They also add a ton of synthetic fats and a just a dab (hopefully) of a highly toxic petroleum product that’s mostly banned outside the US:

https://www.livestrong.com/article/1006054-whats-really-insi...



While I don't want to say that McNuggets /aren't/ going to kill you, there are a few scientific inaccuracies in your link.

It raises concerns about MSG consumption; however, from https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/questions-... :

> FDA considers the addition of MSG to foods to be “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). Although many people identify themselves as sensitive to MSG, in studies with such individuals given MSG or a placebo, scientists have not been able to consistently trigger reactions.

Additionally, there's a heading, "Those McNuggets Contain Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Too", followed by "Key word here is "aluminum." You know, the silvery metallic element you use to line your oven rack before baking or roasting?"

This is about as relevant as pointing out that table salt is made from a metal that catches fire when added to water, plus a WWI poison gas.




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