Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week or so. Enjoy.
8 popular American foods that aren’t what you think they are (via Business Insider)
Competitive Eating Was Even More Disgusting in the 17th Century (via Atlas Obscura)
KFC Trolls ‘Clean-Eating’ Bloggers in New Ad Campaign (via Eater)
Here’s What the President of Iceland Told Us About the ‘Pineapple Pizza Ban’ (via Munchies)
Image via flickr user Mike Mozart / CC BY 2.0
I’m naturally friendly too. But I’m not GMO-free because I can move things with my mind. (Spotted by Rachel C at Giant.)
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For those of you keeping track at home, Peanut Butter Fudge Sorbetto is Talenti flavor #45, Vanilla Blueberry Crumble is #46, and Vanilla Chai is #47. (Spotted by Rachel C at Sprouts.)
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Hardee’s has added some heat to their Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders.
The new Hand-Breaded Spicy Chicken Tenders start with the chain’s Chicken Tenders, which are made by dipping marinated chicken breast meat in buttermilk, breading them in seasoned flour, and frying them. Then the fried chicken is tossed in Cajun seasoning.
Hand-Breaded Spicy Chicken Tenders are available as a 3-piece entrée for $3.69 and as a 5-piece entrée for $5.39. They can also be ordered as a combo meal with fries and a drink starting at $5.69.
A 3-piece serving has 280 calories, 120 calories from fat, 13 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 1530 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 25 grams of protein.
If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
(Image via Hardee’s)
I know it would be a lot of sugar, but this really should’ve been Betty Crocker Krispy Kreme Cake Mix with original doughnut glaze AND chocolate glaze. (Spotted by David P at Walmart.)
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