Burgers evil or good?

[Excellent]

hi all , nice to see you all the forum is excellent!

i needed to help to see if these burgers are good or bad ? i have about six a day. they contain :

Lamb 90%, water, Soya protein, Rusk, Onion, Herb, Spices

Stabaliser, dextrose, preservative (E223) Antioxidants (E331, E301)

i was thinking about the Rusk.

Selling Points

Made from the finest ingredients, using modern production methods, with delicate seasoning, enabling consistent texture and a superb taste. Separated with greaseproof paper for efficient use in fast food outlets.

Cooking Instructions

The best cooking results are achieved if the burgers are allowed to come down to a chilled or fridge temperature, and are cooked on a griddle/grill for 5-6 minutes turning each side.




Logistics and Distribution

Unit Weight = 5.70 kg x Units In a Box = 48

273.60

Box On Pallet

180

Pallet Type = UK (Blue) @

27.40Kg Per Pallet

Total Height of Pallet

220.00

Total Weight of Pallet

49,275.40Kg

Volume (Height 8.00cm x Length 38.50cm x Width 30.00cm)

9,240.00cm3

Is Split Pack

No

Layers on a Pallet

10

Storage

Frozen

Shelf Life (Days)

365

Ingredients & Nutrition

Ingredients

Lamb(90%), Water, Soya protein, Rusk, Onions, Salt, Herbs and spices, Stabiliser(E450), Dextrose, Perservative(E223), Antioxidants(E331,E301)

Nutrition Weight

Per 100g

Energy (KJ)

795.00

(KCal)

191.00

Protein

17.7g

Fat

12.3g





here is a table which i hope would help.

thank you!

[Excellent]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

p.s the chart that is displayed above was a direct reply from the food company of who sells it.

[ttdriver]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

dextrose

SUGAR!!!!

Betty

[Moochiecat]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

What is rusk?
Dextrose is a no-no, although it's probably quite a small amount because it's listed near the end like that. I'm more concerned about all the E234's and E567's in that!
The question here is, do you want to ingest chemicals, or do you want to take some time, make your own burger patties from fresh ground meat and seasonings of your own choosing, cook them, and freeze them for future use?

I know that I feel much better when I eat something I made myself, and know that none of the ingredients contain numbers in the name. I know what parsley will do for me but I'm not sure what Preservative(E223) will do.
Think quality when it comes to what you put in your body.

[Isabeau]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

Yeah, what they said! Oh, and welcome aboard!

[rybread]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

And you're eating SIX of those a day? Whoa.

[Elizellen]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

Rusk is a filler/binder used in sausages etc
http://www.scobiesdirect.com/ItemInf...tCriteria=RUSK
Ingredients:
Wheat flour, salt and leavening agent (Ammonium Bicarbonate) released on baking.

So I would say - what with that and the dextrose I would find an alternative.

Meat patties are easy to make without sugar and wheat - just ground meat and spices and perhaps an egg to bind it.

[Hinen]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

I like the Birds Eye Beef Mega Burgers, Beef 99%, Salt, Pepper, Yeast Extract, Rosemary Extract.
I have trouble with the flavour of some meat products, I have to put so many herbs and spices, stock and sauces with plain beef mince that it stops being Atkins friendly. Have been enjoying chicken mince, it needs less disguising.

[cleochatra]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

Hey, Excellent! Welcome to ADBB! I didn't know what rusk was, either, but Elizellen rocks! WOOT!

You could probably get your local butcher to put together some lamb patties for you ahead of time! If time is the problem, then it's worth it to pay a little extra for someone else making the patties!

[2big4mysize]

Re: Burgers evil or good?

according to the rules for cals in foods total= fats+proteins+carbs you have about 2.5 grams of carbs per burger. wouldn't it be better to make your own from some ground lamb and add your own spices