Mechanically separated chicken

October 7th, 2010

Oh my gawd. I actually am thinking about starting to eat meat again when I see this, chicken have never looked this tasty. It looks like pink marshmallow fluff! Oh what a meaty fluffernutter I could make!

I got this from early onset of night, Michael wrote:

Say hello to mechanically separated chicken. It’s what all fast-food chicken is made from—things like chicken nuggets and patties. Also, the processed frozen chicken in the stores is made from it.

Basically, the entire chicken is smashed and pressed through a sieve—bones, eyes, guts, and all. it comes out looking like this.

There’s more: because it’s crawling with bacteria, it will be washed with ammonia, soaked in it, actually. Then, because it tastes gross, it will be reflavored artificially. Then, because it is weirdly pink, it will be dyed with artificial color.

But, hey, at least it tastes good, right?

High five, America!

*smack*

I’m grown up, I’ll play with my food if I want to

February 27th, 2010

So now the scientists agree about the awesomest way to eat is by making small artworks of your leftovers. Basically a Charabento is a lunchbox on crack and a finger to all moms who ever said “don’t play with your food”. Adventure Kid charabentos should be my number one merchandise. Read more »