A delicious blend of sugar, wax, and condom lube

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Dave198lbs
Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
We are all concerned with the number of calories that are in what we eat but it seems that our desire for a low caloric number clouds our judgment regarding exactly what it is we are eating-

one big favorite here is cool whip. Instead of using real whipped cream, which yes, has more calories, many here opt for a tub of indestructable and nutritionally empty chemicals.

What will be the overwhelming response? " but its ok in moderation" perhaps, but why not use real food in moderation?

What is in cool whip?

A delicious blend of sugar, wax, and condom lube.

Water
It's the main ingredient. But like any whipped product, Cool Whip contains a high percentage of air. At 41 cents per ounce, you're buying mostly water and air for just over twice what it would cost to whip real cream yourself.

Natural and Artificial Flavorings
Cool Whip doesn't really taste like much, but Kraft's recipe for blandness is a trade secret. That means the company doesn't have to disclose the specific flavorings.

Corn Syrup and High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Sugar by other names. Corn syrup is mostly glucose. High-fructose corn syrup is corn syrup treated with amylase and other enzymes, which together help convert glucose into fructose. A diet high in fructose is known to make lab mice fatter than other diets, so keep your research animals away from Cool Whip.

Hydrogenated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil
Cool Whip needs to feel like whipped cream in the mouth without actually being, you know, made with cream. One cheap, reliable way to replicate the texture is by using semi- solidified plant oils. The best method of solidifying plant oils: Bubble high- pressure hydrogen through them. Of course, if not done completely, the result is trans fat. These days, Kraft avoids that.

Polysorbate 60
Polysorbates are made by polymerizing ethylene oxide (a precursor to antifreeze) with a sugar alcohol derivative. The result can be a detergent, an emulsifier, or, in the case of polysorbate 60, a major ingredient in some sexual lubricants.

Sodium Caseinate
Also common in powdered non-dairy creamer, this protein derived from cow milk helps oil and water mix.

Sorbitan Monostearate
Chemists call this stuff synthetic wax, and it's sometimes used as a hemorrhoid cream. It's one of the magical substances that keep Cool Whip from turning to liquid over time in the fridge.

Xanthan and Guar Gums
These are natural thickeners, and together they provide more viscosity than either does alone. Guar also helps retard the formation of ice crystals, another key to preserving fluffiness.
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  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    We are all concerned with the number of calories that are in what we eat but it seems that our desire for a low caloric number clouds our judgment regarding exactly what it is we are eating-

    one big favorite here is cool whip. Instead of using real whipped cream, which yes, has more calories, many here opt for a tub of indestructable and nutritionally empty chemicals.

    What will be the overwhelming response? " but its ok in moderation" perhaps, but why not use real food in moderation?

    What is in cool whip?

    A delicious blend of sugar, wax, and condom lube.

    Water
    It's the main ingredient. But like any whipped product, Cool Whip contains a high percentage of air. At 41 cents per ounce, you're buying mostly water and air for just over twice what it would cost to whip real cream yourself.

    Natural and Artificial Flavorings
    Cool Whip doesn't really taste like much, but Kraft's recipe for blandness is a trade secret. That means the company doesn't have to disclose the specific flavorings.

    Corn Syrup and High-Fructose Corn Syrup
    Sugar by other names. Corn syrup is mostly glucose. High-fructose corn syrup is corn syrup treated with amylase and other enzymes, which together help convert glucose into fructose. A diet high in fructose is known to make lab mice fatter than other diets, so keep your research animals away from Cool Whip.

    Hydrogenated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil
    Cool Whip needs to feel like whipped cream in the mouth without actually being, you know, made with cream. One cheap, reliable way to replicate the texture is by using semi- solidified plant oils. The best method of solidifying plant oils: Bubble high- pressure hydrogen through them. Of course, if not done completely, the result is trans fat. These days, Kraft avoids that.

    Polysorbate 60
    Polysorbates are made by polymerizing ethylene oxide (a precursor to antifreeze) with a sugar alcohol derivative. The result can be a detergent, an emulsifier, or, in the case of polysorbate 60, a major ingredient in some sexual lubricants.

    Sodium Caseinate
    Also common in powdered non-dairy creamer, this protein derived from cow milk helps oil and water mix.

    Sorbitan Monostearate
    Chemists call this stuff synthetic wax, and it's sometimes used as a hemorrhoid cream. It's one of the magical substances that keep Cool Whip from turning to liquid over time in the fridge.

    Xanthan and Guar Gums
    These are natural thickeners, and together they provide more viscosity than either does alone. Guar also helps retard the formation of ice crystals, another key to preserving fluffiness.
  • HealthierMamasita
    HealthierMamasita Posts: 1,126 Member
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    Mmm.. tasty:bigsmile:
  • cheli
    cheli Posts: 40
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    LOL....interesting
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
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    all riiiight, all of my favourite things! :laugh:


    seriously- gross.
  • aymie24
    aymie24 Posts: 227
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    LOL...tell it like it is!!! :flowerforyou:
  • elliott062907
    elliott062907 Posts: 1,508 Member
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    Well, that explains a lot, and why this year, I have started reading more and researching more. I have tried, can't all the time though, to stop buying things that have some of these exact same additives in them. I was watching the Dr Oz , You on a Diet, show and Blaine's Low Carb, and they too mentioned the same thing. It made me want to hurl, when I found out that a lot of these chemicals are used in gas, bombs, condoms, for NASA, and most military usages....

    Really scarey.

    Can't be perfect, but can try to eat better.
  • jenken99
    jenken99 Posts: 564 Member
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    so are we saying that some of them edible things are just as good for us as whip cream? LOL:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    Love it - thanks for posting... I despise that stuff - I have a friend who is always onto me about making birthday cakes with real butter cream icing, as she sings the praises of Cool Whip (low cal, low sugar) but sadly she's been obese her whole adult life, and battled diabetes, etc, despite eating all this "diet" food that she loves.

    Make's you think...
    :flowerforyou:
  • beetlebug2001
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    I have never liked Cool Whip, feels greasy in your mouth. Never figured out why people like it so much. I love Dream Whip, it is cream and acyually has a taste. Love it on SF Chocolate pudding. YUM!!!
  • plussizemommy
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    Woo Hoo..I love condom lube lmao!! :laugh: :laugh:
  • Heather125
    Heather125 Posts: 433 Member
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    I never did like that stuff
    now I can show my friends who say I should use it this thread
    thanks:laugh:
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
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    I knew there was a reason not to like besides its taste!

    Gives me more reason to eat the real thing. All natural whipping cream! And not feel guilty.
  • metalpalace
    metalpalace Posts: 576
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    I am glad I never liked cool whip! Very interesting and amusing read!!!:laugh:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    Nothing like real whipped cream!! :tongue:
  • Vanessa1969
    Vanessa1969 Posts: 144 Member
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    It is so true about manufactured foods, they contain the most hideous ingredients. Good thing you can't tell by the listing on the product or they would never sell them.
    Sometimes it is just better for you to eat the real thing - just less of it.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
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    Here's some more info on one of the ingredients:

    http://www.dhmo.org/

    What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?
    Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:


    * Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
    * Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
    * Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
    * DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
    * Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
    * Contributes to soil erosion.
    * Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
    * Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
    * Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
    * Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
    * Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
    * Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
    * Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

    What are some uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
    Despite the known dangers of DHMO, it continues to be used daily by industry, government, and even in private homes across the U.S. and worldwide. Some of the well-known uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

    * as an industrial solvent and coolant,
    * in nuclear power plants,
    * by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,
    * by elite athletes to improve performance,
    * in the production of Styrofoam,
    * in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
    * in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,
    * as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,
    * in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,
    * as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,
    * as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air conditioning compressor operation,
    * in cult rituals,
    * by the Church of Scientology on their members and their members' families (although surprisingly, many members recently have contacted DHMO.org to vehemently deny such use),
    * by both the KKK and the NAACP during rallies and marches,
    * by members of Congress who are under investigation for financial corruption and inappropriate IM behavior,
    * by the clientele at a number of bath houses in New York City and San Francisco,
    * historically, in Hitler's death camps in Nazi Germany, and in prisons in Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Libya, Iraq and Iran,
    * in World War II prison camps in Japan, and in prisons in China, for various forms of torture,
    * during many recent religious and ethnic wars in the Middle East,
    * by many terrorist organizations including al Quaeda,
    * in community swimming pools to maintain chemical balance,
    * in day care centers, purportedly for sanitary purposes,
    * by software engineers, including those producing DICOM programmer APIs and other DICOM software tools,
    * by popular computer science professors,
    * by the semi-divine King Bhumibol of Thailand and his many devoted young working girls in Bangkok,
    * in animal research laboratories, and
    * in pesticide production and distribution.

    What you may find surprising are some of the products and places where DHMO is used, but which for one reason or another, are not normally made part of public presentations on the dangers to the lives of our family members and friends. Among these startling uses are:

    * as an additive to food products, including jarred baby food and baby formula, and even in many soups, carbonated beverages and supposedly "all-natural" fruit juices
    * in cough medicines and other liquid pharmaceuticals,
    * in spray-on oven cleaners,
    * in shampoos, shaving creams, deodorants and numerous other bathroom products,
    * in bathtub bubble products marketed to children,
    * as a preservative in grocery store fresh produce sections,
    * in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors,
    * in the coffee available at major coffee houses in the US and abroad,
    * in Formula One race cars, although its use is regulated by the Formula One Racing Commission, and
    * as a target of ongoing NASA planetary and stellar research.



    One of the most surprising facts recently revealed about Dihydrogen Monoxide contamination is in its use as a food and produce "decontaminant." Studies have shown that even after careful washing, food and produce that has been contaminated by DHMO remains tainted by DHMO.
  • momnmore
    momnmore Posts: 20
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    Another reason to just eat the real thing. I love real whipped cream! I just have to keep it in moderation.
  • meatball
    meatball Posts: 46 Member
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    Here's some more info on one of the ingredients:

    http://www.dhmo.org/

    What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?
    Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:


    * Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
    * Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
    * Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
    * DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
    * Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
    * Contributes to soil erosion.
    * Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
    * Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
    * Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
    * Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
    * Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
    * Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
    * Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

    What are some uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
    Despite the known dangers of DHMO, it continues to be used daily by industry, government, and even in private homes across the U.S. and worldwide. Some of the well-known uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

    * as an industrial solvent and coolant,
    * in nuclear power plants,
    * by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,
    * by elite athletes to improve performance,
    * in the production of Styrofoam,
    * in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
    * in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,
    * as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,
    * in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,
    * as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,
    * as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air conditioning compressor operation,
    * in cult rituals,
    * by the Church of Scientology on their members and their members' families (although surprisingly, many members recently have contacted DHMO.org to vehemently deny such use),
    * by both the KKK and the NAACP during rallies and marches,
    * by members of Congress who are under investigation for financial corruption and inappropriate IM behavior,
    * by the clientele at a number of bath houses in New York City and San Francisco,
    * historically, in Hitler's death camps in Nazi Germany, and in prisons in Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Libya, Iraq and Iran,
    * in World War II prison camps in Japan, and in prisons in China, for various forms of torture,
    * during many recent religious and ethnic wars in the Middle East,
    * by many terrorist organizations including al Quaeda,
    * in community swimming pools to maintain chemical balance,
    * in day care centers, purportedly for sanitary purposes,
    * by software engineers, including those producing DICOM programmer APIs and other DICOM software tools,
    * by popular computer science professors,
    * by the semi-divine King Bhumibol of Thailand and his many devoted young working girls in Bangkok,
    * in animal research laboratories, and
    * in pesticide production and distribution.

    What you may find surprising are some of the products and places where DHMO is used, but which for one reason or another, are not normally made part of public presentations on the dangers to the lives of our family members and friends. Among these startling uses are:

    * as an additive to food products, including jarred baby food and baby formula, and even in many soups, carbonated beverages and supposedly "all-natural" fruit juices
    * in cough medicines and other liquid pharmaceuticals,
    * in spray-on oven cleaners,
    * in shampoos, shaving creams, deodorants and numerous other bathroom products,
    * in bathtub bubble products marketed to children,
    * as a preservative in grocery store fresh produce sections,
    * in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors,
    * in the coffee available at major coffee houses in the US and abroad,
    * in Formula One race cars, although its use is regulated by the Formula One Racing Commission, and
    * as a target of ongoing NASA planetary and stellar research.



    One of the most surprising facts recently revealed about Dihydrogen Monoxide contamination is in its use as a food and produce "decontaminant." Studies have shown that even after careful washing, food and produce that has been contaminated by DHMO remains tainted by DHMO.

    I am hoping everyone can appreciate the humor in this!!! Yeah, I'll say it. I like cool whip, and I probably won't stop because I now know what all the ingrediants are. Fact is, pretty much all those ingredients are made from foods anyways.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
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    Here's some more info on one of the ingredients:

    http://www.dhmo.org/

    What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?
    Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:


    * Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
    * Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
    * Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
    * DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
    * Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
    * Contributes to soil erosion.
    * Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
    * Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
    * Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
    * Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
    * Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
    * Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
    * Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

    What are some uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
    Despite the known dangers of DHMO, it continues to be used daily by industry, government, and even in private homes across the U.S. and worldwide. Some of the well-known uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

    * as an industrial solvent and coolant,
    * in nuclear power plants,
    * by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,
    * by elite athletes to improve performance,
    * in the production of Styrofoam,
    * in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
    * in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,
    * as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,
    * in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,
    * as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,
    * as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air conditioning compressor operation,
    * in cult rituals,
    * by the Church of Scientology on their members and their members' families (although surprisingly, many members recently have contacted DHMO.org to vehemently deny such use),
    * by both the KKK and the NAACP during rallies and marches,
    * by members of Congress who are under investigation for financial corruption and inappropriate IM behavior,
    * by the clientele at a number of bath houses in New York City and San Francisco,
    * historically, in Hitler's death camps in Nazi Germany, and in prisons in Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Libya, Iraq and Iran,
    * in World War II prison camps in Japan, and in prisons in China, for various forms of torture,
    * during many recent religious and ethnic wars in the Middle East,
    * by many terrorist organizations including al Quaeda,
    * in community swimming pools to maintain chemical balance,
    * in day care centers, purportedly for sanitary purposes,
    * by software engineers, including those producing DICOM programmer APIs and other DICOM software tools,
    * by popular computer science professors,
    * by the semi-divine King Bhumibol of Thailand and his many devoted young working girls in Bangkok,
    * in animal research laboratories, and
    * in pesticide production and distribution.

    What you may find surprising are some of the products and places where DHMO is used, but which for one reason or another, are not normally made part of public presentations on the dangers to the lives of our family members and friends. Among these startling uses are:

    * as an additive to food products, including jarred baby food and baby formula, and even in many soups, carbonated beverages and supposedly "all-natural" fruit juices
    * in cough medicines and other liquid pharmaceuticals,
    * in spray-on oven cleaners,
    * in shampoos, shaving creams, deodorants and numerous other bathroom products,
    * in bathtub bubble products marketed to children,
    * as a preservative in grocery store fresh produce sections,
    * in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors,
    * in the coffee available at major coffee houses in the US and abroad,
    * in Formula One race cars, although its use is regulated by the Formula One Racing Commission, and
    * as a target of ongoing NASA planetary and stellar research.



    One of the most surprising facts recently revealed about Dihydrogen Monoxide contamination is in its use as a food and produce "decontaminant." Studies have shown that even after careful washing, food and produce that has been contaminated by DHMO remains tainted by DHMO.

    I am hoping everyone can appreciate the humor in this!!! Yeah, I'll say it. I like cool whip, and I probably won't stop because I now know what all the ingrediants are. Fact is, pretty much all those ingredients are made from foods anyways.

    Humor!!? This is serious business! :angry:

    ...hehehehe....:devil: :wink:
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
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    I despise cool whip. But I use cream in my alfredo sauce and had to do a double take when I looked on the label and saw my heavy whipping cream really wasn't cream at all. The grocers will pull a fast one on you if you aren't careful to watch.