I was bamboozled by Del Monte . .

SouthCaliDiva · 11-03-2005, 07:47 PM

and its marketing machine.

http://www.delmonte.com/products/FruitItem.asp?id=54

I was in a hurry, picking up snacks before work, and got snookered by a label on some grapefruit saying "Fruit Naturals". To me natural means just that, as if I had just peeled the grapefruit myself. But, nooooooo. Some fool had to add high fructose corn syrup. I called Del Monte and expressed my discontent, so by the end of the week all of these will be removed from the shelves.

Nah, I wish.

Yes, I'm a loser for being in too much of a hurry to read the label. Still annoys the crap out of me.

datruodb · 11-03-2005, 08:33 PM

um....preservatives?????

SouthCaliDiva · 11-03-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by datruodb

um....preservatives?????

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. Yum.

dnyc99 · 11-03-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthCaliDiva

But, nooooooo. Some fool had to add high fructose corn syrup.

Damn I hate that. I always have to check labels cause no matter how "natural" and "healthy" a food may LOOK...I usually find a load of crap in them. LoL Sux! :bowed:

Ashla · 11-04-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dnyc99

Damn I hate that. I always have to check labels cause no matter how "natural" and "healthy" a food may LOOK...I usually find a load of crap in them. LoL Sux! :bowed:

So true--I read labels all the time--scarey the stuff that goes in our food! :evil:

**Sixpack** · 11-04-2005, 10:50 AM

You will be fine , well lesson learned don't take any food labels for granted. You will be fine don't sweat it. :bigthumbu

**EME** · 11-04-2005, 11:25 AM

I hear ya South Cali..

As far as fruit is concerned, I basically don't anything that comes in any kind of container. Whole bananas and apples are my usual fruit choices.

Things like that will definitely sneak up on you.

I know lots of people who are "dieting" who are eating yogurt full of sugar because they mistakenly think it's good for them.

Sure, there are some yogurt choices that are good, but people just don't understand what to look for.

Fortunately, you're smart enough to know what to look for.. you just got tricked this time.. but lots of people don't even have a clue!

- EME

**skelooth** · 11-04-2005, 11:37 AM

all you have to do is put "healthy" "natural" or "lean" on the box, or put how many grams of protein it has, and stupid americans will buy it :\

Go look at a hotpockets box.... rotf.... "great source of protein, 9 essential vitamins and minerals"

**DJSTARER** · 11-04-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

all you have to do is put "healthy" "natural" or "lean" on the box, or put how many grams of protein it has, and stupid americans will buy it :\

Go look at a hotpockets box.... rotf.... "great source of protein, 9 essential vitamins and minerals"

yup

The good old "Net Carbs" phase.... such a marketing ploy...

datruodb · 11-04-2005, 08:24 PM

it's always a marketing scheem......and usually it works!!!

Ashla · 11-04-2005, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

all you have to do is put "healthy" "natural" or "lean" on the box, or put how many grams of protein it has, and stupid americans will buy it :\

Go look at a hotpockets box.... rotf.... "great source of protein, 9 essential vitamins and minerals"

It's sad how many are so uneducated about it and fall for the labels!

AYung · 11-05-2005, 12:12 AM

I just stick too Banana's, Apple's, Grape's, and some other fruit when bulking. No canned for me.

BBAddict · 11-05-2005, 02:41 AM

She said bamboozled--great word!! :rofl:

I stick to all real food--I can't afford to eat the amount of food I do in prepared form.

11-03-2005, 07:47 PM	#1
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11-03-2005, 08:33 PM	#2
datruodb Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 326 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	um....preservatives????? __________________ Vanilla Gorilla

11-04-2005, 10:50 AM	#6
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11-04-2005, 11:25 AM	#7
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	I hear ya South Cali.. As far as fruit is concerned, I basically don't anything that comes in any kind of container. Whole bananas and apples are my usual fruit choices. Things like that will definitely sneak up on you. I know lots of people who are "dieting" who are eating yogurt full of sugar because they mistakenly think it's good for them. Sure, there are some yogurt choices that are good, but people just don't understand what to look for. Fortunately, you're smart enough to know what to look for.. you just got tricked this time.. but lots of people don't even have a clue! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

11-04-2005, 11:37 AM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,042 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 162	all you have to do is put "healthy" "natural" or "lean" on the box, or put how many grams of protein it has, and stupid americans will buy it :\ Go look at a hotpockets box.... rotf.... "great source of protein, 9 essential vitamins and minerals" __________________

11-04-2005, 08:24 PM	#10
datruodb Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 326 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	it's always a marketing scheem......and usually it works!!! __________________ Vanilla Gorilla

11-05-2005, 12:12 AM	#12
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11-05-2005, 02:41 AM	#13
BBAddict Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In The Gym Posts: 101 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	She said bamboozled--great word!! :rofl: I stick to all real food--I can't afford to eat the amount of food I do in prepared form. __________________ PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY.

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