I read somewhere that Altoids have pig fat in them. Is this true? Because I have currently stopped eating Altoids. I dont want to suck on a lump of pig fat!
2006-10-23 10:42:07 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
No, I am not blonde. I just read this on a vegan website I was looking up for my friend. I hate that people think blondes are stupid. Thats the doing of Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson. Just because somebody has blonde hair doesnt mean they're dumb as a box of rocks.
2006-10-23 10:51:01 · update #1
yes, or beef... as they contain gelatin, and gelatin only comes from meat... well, there you go..."Gelatin is a tasteless, odorless, almost colorless mixture of proteins that dissolves in hot water, but becomes a jelly when cooled, holding the water in a rubbery suspension. It is used in the preparation of many different foods — the basis for Jell-o, for instance, but also to dress up aspics and pâtés, and to give structure to creamy desserts, such as some mousses, cheesecakes, and commercial ice cream. OK, perhaps you didn't need to sit down for that. But where does gelatin come from?
It is derived from collagen found in the bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin of animals, traditionally cows. Most commercially produced gelatin nowadays is produced from pig skin. If you have ever roasted a chicken or ham, you made your own gelatin. The juices in the bottom of the pan contain gelatin rendered from the collagen, and if you put the roasting pan into the refrigerator, you'll find some of the juice setting into a gel.
Every grocery store sells animal-based gelatin (the leading brand in this country is Knox, in orange and white boxes). "
no more J-ello for you either!
2006-10-23 10:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by moejaymom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Are Altoids really made of pig fat?
I read somewhere that Altoids have pig fat in them. Is this true? Because I have currently stopped eating Altoids. I dont want to suck on a lump of pig fat!
2015-08-16 16:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where Are Altoids Made
2016-11-11 05:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by ryon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the article below, the writer claims that Altoids use "pork derived gelatin," as do many other products. Without having the ingredients list in front of me, I couldn't tell you for sure.
But if it's true, then they don't contain pork fat. Gelatin is derived from boiling animal skin, bones, and connective tissue. Not that pork "jello" is any more appetizing, but it doesn't qualify as fat.
Edit:
Not all gelatin is animal based. Agar, which is a form of red algae or seaweed, can be dissolved in hot water and used as a substitute for animal gelatin. It's the basis for true vegetarian gelatin products.
2006-10-23 10:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Any time gelatin is an ingredient in a product, you can be assured it is made from animals (unless it is vegan, then it's probably agar-agar).
It isn't enough knowing what the ingredient is, but how it is derived. For instance, red dye #?? is made from ground up beetle shells, but do you think the ingredients will say beetles? Nope. Neither will it mention pig/cow bones, marrow, etc.
Makes you wonder?
2006-10-23 11:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by jkw4464 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Altoids are a popular brand of breath mints that have existed since the turn of the 19th century. Altoids are produced in Britain by Callard & Bowser-Suchard at Bridgend, Wales, although Wrigley, the brand's owner, announced in mid 2005 they planned to move Altoids production to an existing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee in order to manufacture its products closer to where they are sold. The move is expected to be complete by mid-2006. The history of Altoids actually dates back to the reign of King George III. The brand was created by a London-based Smith & Company in the 1780s but eventually became part of the Callard & Bowser company in the 1800s. They are still advertised as "The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Peppermints".
2006-10-23 10:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
They don't taste greasy, so I would say that Altoids do not contain pig fat.
2006-10-23 10:44:02 · answer #7 · answered by bettywitdabigbooty 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so [[and no fat is listed]] but be the first ; get a pound of lard down at your local store and work your alchemy on it.
2006-10-23 10:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by fata minerva 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!!!!
And I love how each generation thinks THEY invented stuff...hacky sack, skateboarding, wearing low rider pants (when I was in school they were called hip huggers) or cargo pants (when I was in school they were called painter's pants) or ball caps backwards (that was an 80s thing) ALL of those were around 30 years or so ago!!!!!! Along with DUMB BLONDES!!!!!!!
2006-10-23 11:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
check the ingredients. I do not believe that there is ANY fat in that type of mint. Sugar yes....fat no.
2006-10-23 10:44:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋