Foo - Aparently there's no "legal" beef in Taco Bell's tacos

News Linky (http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16028/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3chI038O)

It seems the stuff inside the tacos does not meet the legal definition of beef and Taco Bell is being sued for "false advertising".

Less than 35% of the stuff is actual beef, the article says.

But it tastes good.

Couch

What's wrong with wheat flour and soy protein?

It's not like they're making it out of roadkill or something. The wheat and soy is probably healthier, safer, and more humane.

I think it's a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I think it's a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I thought those were caused by the refried beans.

I'm curious as to the beef content in JITB tacos. Seems like there's no real beef in them.

That's why Jack In The Box tacos are always better. Especially after midnight.

That's why Jack In The Box tacos are always better. Especially after midnight.

After midnight? We all know you're high.

It would rate as a poor grade of dog food.

It was pretty scary back in the day when JITB packaging had the Ralston Purina checkerboard logo on it.

After midnight? We all know you're high.


Might want to get to know someone before you make those accusations.

When you have a car load of kids celebrating a team win and they are hungry, it's the only fast food place open that late.

News Linky (http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16028/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3chI038O)

It seems the stuff inside the tacos does not meet the legal definition of beef and Taco Bell is being sued for "false advertising".

Less than 35% of the stuff is actual beef, the article says.

The rest of it's soylent green.

That's how they can sell a Beefy Burrito for so cheap, don't raise such a fuss or they'll raise the price!!

The rest of it's soylent green.

:lol:

That's why Jack In The Box tacos are always better. Especially after midnight.

From the JITB website:

Beef Regular Taco Filling Ingredients: Beef, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). Tortillas Ingredients: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. Contains Soy, Wheat

Might want to get to know someone before you make those accusations.

When you have a car load of kids celebrating a team win and they are hungry, it's the only fast food place open that late.

To some of us, accusing others of being high isn't exactly an insult ;)

Mmmm, I wish defatted soy grits were on the grocery shelves.

Mmmm, I wish defatted soy grits were on the grocery shelves.

I don't suppose they would taste as good as regular fatty soy grits.

From the JITB website:

Beef Regular Taco Filling Ingredients: Beef, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). Tortillas Ingredients: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. Contains Soy, Wheat

Yep. Waaaaaaaaay better than Taco Bell.


To some of us, accusing others of being high isn't exactly an insult ;)

At least not in front of the kids, okay??? Shhhhhhhh

From the JITB website:

Beef Regular Taco Filling Ingredients: Beef, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). Tortillas Ingredients: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. Contains Soy, Wheat

I don't see anything there not to like.

Maybe they should rename it to BEEPH. You know, like KRAB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISkVvi5iI8

I like BEEPH. I wonder if FEEB could be an alternative.

I find comments about Dog food grade meat laughable. Pet food goes through as many or more inspections than human food does. You think they're going to risk someone's muffins dying because of contaminated meat?

Do you really think the meat in taco bell food is really any worse than what you eat in a tv dinner, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs? Meat, by definition, is any edible tissue obtained from an animal. Trust me, you've eaten far worse than what can be found in taco bell beef.

Taco Bell holds the claims are false and are looking into legal action against those making the claims. Sounds to me like we're probably ok to sit back down and enjoy that oh-so-tasty nacho cheese chalupa.

Maybe they should rename it to BEEPH. You know, like KRAB.

Think outside the cow!

I find comments about Dog food grade meat laughable. Pet food goes through as many or more inspections than human food does. You think they're going to risk someone's muffins dying because of contaminated meat?


Except for that whole thing with the melamine-contaminated animal feed from China a while back.

Totally agree with the rest of your comment, though.

http://hijinksensue.com/comics/2011-01-25-the-bovine-comedy.jpg

I don't see anything there not to like.

Maybe they should rename it to BEEPH. You know, like KRAB.

'cowimi'

Is it true that the Chik-fil-A cows have agreed to do ads for Taco Bell now?

Might want to get to know someone before you make those accusations.

When you have a car load of kids celebrating a team win and they are hungry, it's the only fast food place open that late.

soccer mom:hug:

To some of us, accusing others of being high isn't exactly an insult ;)

To some of you, but to a classy lady like Siu it is, so shut the piehole!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISkVvi5iI8

Ahhhh, you beat me to it!

Taco Bell holds the claims are false and are looking into legal action against those making the claims. Sounds to me like we're probably ok to sit back down and enjoy that oh-so-tasty nacho cheese* chalupa.




*Velveeta

:innocent:

Contador probably had a "beef" chalupa before the TDF and is the reason he failed his drug test.

Contador probably had a "beef" chalupa before the TDF and is the reason he failed his drug test.

HA! I knew this thread couldn't make it without a steriods comment...

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/372475/january-27-2011/gordita-supreme-court

^^:lol::roflmao2:

"It's like your mouth has gone to the beach!"

vs artisanal chicken


http://www.hulu.com/watch/208808/portlandia-ordering-the-chicken-part-1

^^:lol::roflmao2:

"It's like your mouth has gone to the beach!"

brings that little bit of Baja home...

vs artisanal chicken

:lol: Stick to home cooking, guys.

...It's almost like the Chinese places where you get to pick your own fish dinner out of the tank. :)

Beef, Water, Seasoning [Isolated Oat Product, Salt, Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Oats (Wheat), Soy Lecithin, Sugar, Spices, Maltodextrin, Soybean Oil (Anti-dusting Agent), Garlic Powder, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Caramel Color, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Silicon Dioxide, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Smoke Flavor], Salt, Sodium Phosphates. CONTAINS SOYBEAN, WHEAT

???????

It would rate as a poor grade of dog food.

Dog food can be pretty posh stuff and often costs more than human food. The treats my dog eats cost more than ribeye steak which I only allow myself to have once in awhile.


It was pretty scary back in the day when JITB packaging had the Ralston Purina checkerboard logo on it.

Ralston Purina made all kinds of food for people back a few years ago which included the checkerboard logo. Where do you think the name "Chex" (as in Chex Mix) came from?