Summer is finally here, and while I truly hate to rain on your hot day parade, I care, and so I can’t help myself:)
Here’s the scoop...
Ice Cream makers are not required by law to mention any additives used in the manufacturing process. And while Ice cream has never been the healthiest of options, these days, some of the stuff could be granted down right toxic:(
Chemicals that have been found in ice cream products:
Diethyl Glycol: A cheap chemical used as an emulsifier instead of eggs; the same chemical used in anti-freeze and pain removers.
Piperonal: Used instead of vanilla; it's also a chemical used to kill lice.
Ethyl Acetate: Gives ice cream a pineapple flavor and is also used in leather cleaners ~ its vapors have been know to cause chronic organ damage.
Butyl Aldehyde For nut flavoring in ice creams; it is also an ingredient of rubber cement.
Acryl Acetate For banana flavoring; it is also a paint solvent.
Benzyl Acetate For strawberry flavor; it is also a nitrate solvent.
Source out the good stuff people, buy organic, ask questions, do more research, or, make your own ice cream at home! (This way you know exactly what went down behind the scenes).
What will it be then, two scoops of rubber cement topped with paint solvent?