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DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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> The majority of the remaining DNA? Soy. The headline got me sorta terrified, imagining what sort of repugnant, monstrous creature was being grinded and mixed into my Subway sandwich. Good to know at least it's just soy.

Not good for low-carb/keto eaters. Soy has carbs, chicken doesn't. There has been some discussion regarding subway and carbs in the chicken, because their nutrition shows far fewer than some app trackers do. If it's 50%, that's a serious level of carbs, and makes Subway not an option.

Who on a low carb / keto died eats a sandwich?

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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> The majority of the remaining DNA? Soy. The headline got me sorta terrified, imagining what sort of repugnant, monstrous creature was being grinded and mixed into my Subway sandwich. Good to know at least it's just soy.

Not good for low-carb/keto eaters. Soy has carbs, chicken doesn't. There has been some discussion regarding subway and carbs in the chicken, because their nutrition shows far fewer than some app trackers do. If it's 50%, that's a serious level of carbs, and makes Subway not an option.

>If it's 50%, that's a serious level of carbs

An ounce of tofu has about 0.5g of carbs. I don't think it's going to add more than a few grams for an entire sandwich.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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Then what's the point of processing it?

Having it be entirely chicken. Google how they make chicken nuggets for McDonald's.

Doesn't seem that bad:

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-chicken-mcnuggets-are-mad...

The "chicken skin for flavoring" part isn't especially appealing, but chicken skin is fat+protein, just like the rest of the nuggets.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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they expect what the label says. And you can process chicken and still have 100% chicken.

Then what's the point of processing it?

Consistency, portioning and mixing in cheaper stuff.

Obviously as you head towards 100% chicken less stuff is mixed in, but that still leaves the consistency and portioning.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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As someone who eats these fake chicken sandwiches occasionally, cant say I'm surprised. I always assumed these things were the equivalent of chicken hot dog patties or something. Don't know why people eat these things... oh ya -- it's the only food place open in SF SOMA late night.

> it's the only food place open in SF SOMA late night Wow that surprises me. I would have though SOMA would have been one of the best places in the world for people with disposable income leaving startups late and wanting to buy food on the way home.

SOMA is the office district, with some apartment buildings added. The mission, china town and others is where there is more culture and such.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not good for low-carb/keto eaters. Soy has carbs, chicken doesn't. There has been some discussion regarding subway and carbs in the chicken, because their nutrition shows far fewer than some app trackers do. If it's 50%, that's a serious level of carbs, and makes Subway not an option.

Who on a low carb / keto died eats a sandwich ?

They also make wraps and salads with that chicken.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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Subway has become the supplier of subs at the lowest cost. What this means is that bean counters dictate what the subs contain. It's never top line products and they add fillers where ever they can without killing the flavor 100%.

It's not a surprise that they use soy. It's just unfortunate that they have to get to this point.

I don't know if it's universal but my local subway has reduced the diameter of the bread rolls. Yes, they are 12 inches in length but they are smaller over all. Another cost cutting step that will eventually hurt them.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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I've only been to a Subway outlet once and was amazed by how much of it was processed meat - a relative said the same recently. Go into a good independent sandwich shop and all the meat will be unprocessed (except where expected) and you get more options like unusual cheeses. Subway has taken what was already a fast food (the sandwich) and made it even more generic.

Re: DNA tests show Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken

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I'm amazed so many people are fine with the other ingredient being soy; I could go on for hours as to why that's among the worst things to be substituted with.

-95% of soy in the US is GMO, lacking any genetic variance and little make-up of microorganisms (good bacteria.)

-It's also a horrible source of fats, and more in particular the omega-6 to 3 ratio is incredibly hostile to basic function on the cellular level. There's also next to zero amino acids. (Think cancer risk, immune diseases, hormone disruption.)

-It's basically a carbohydrate. Considering a significant number of most of these soy-containing foods are carbs to begin with, it's just another contributor to our diabetes/obesity, cancer and most importantly, MENTAL HEALTH health epidemics. (Mental health pertaining too the poorly balanced diets, poor fats and lack of good gut microflora.)

It's alright to look at these foods as an once-in-a-while treat, but when you consider that nearly every processed food item is 'enhanced' with soy to make it cheaper and still some-what satiating is a concerning thought to just have these every so often. Rice's from Uncle Ben's, Kraft peanut butter, margerines and nearly all processed meats and cheeses contain significant amounts of soy("Vegetable Oils."

This is the current state of food created by the lobbyist-run FDA and various companies like Monsanto controlling the market for their own greed under the excuse of 'feeding the growing population.'

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