Which Veggie Burgers Were Made With a Neurotoxin?
Posted by Dr. Mercola | Posted in Health | Posted on 23-04-2010
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The Cornucopia Institute reports that most non-organic veggie burgers currently on the market are made with the chemical hexane -- a neurotoxin.
Makers of many soy-based burgers submerge they soybeans in hexane to separate the oil from the protein and reduce the amount of fat in the product. If a non-organic burger contains soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, or texturized vegetable protein, it was likely made using hexane.
Veggie burgers made with hexane include:
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Amy's Kitchen
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Boca Burger, conventional
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Franklin Farms
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Garden Burger
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It’s All Good Lightlife
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Morningstar Farms
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President’s Choice
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Taste Above
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Trader Joe's
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Yves Veggie Cuisine
Alternet notes that:
“ Products labeled ‘organic’ aren't allowed to contain any hexane-derived ingredients, but that rule doesn't apply to foods that are labeled ‘made with organic ingredients.’”
