Re:Re: Why no canned tomatoes?

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KT

The

problem with any canned items, or any other commercial product for that matter,

is that the labels don’t always reveal every ingredient used in

processing, and there is always a risk of cross-contamination in the

manufacturing and processing. So canned items are always considered a “use

at your own risk.”

Manufacturers

are not required to list ingredients used as processing aids, and quite often this

can be something like cornstarch. Manufacturers also aren’t obliged

to list the ingredients used in processing the individual components they

used. Many manufacturers purchase a portion of the ingredients they use

from other sources, and aren’t required to inquire into, or reveal the

information, on their product. For example, the company that canned the

tomatoes might have purchased the blanched and peeled tomatoes from another

company that might have used an oil with “natural flavorings” or

perhaps an antibacterial solution that contains an illegal ingredient for SCD

folks. The canning manufacturer doesn’t mention this, if they even

ask about all ingredients used in the product they purchase to can.

Then

there is the very real risk of cross-contamination. The plant that canned

a batch of tomatoes did so immediately after canning peaches that included a

heavy syrup (high fructose corn syrup) and the processing equipment wasn’t

thoroughly and completely cleaned.

Then

the manufacturers often change their formulas/recipes frequently, and without

warning. And they change ownership, which usually involves changing

sources of ingredients used in the products.

All

possibilities. It is so much safer to make your own cooked pumpkin, or

tomatoes, or juice…. You can control all the ingredients and the

environment. Then you can just focus on your digestion’s reaction

to the food and not have to consider all the extra factors that come with using

a commercial product.

I

also heard recently that Muir Glen (or is it Glen Muir?) was sold to

General Foods. Which means these products are even more risky.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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Does

anyone know the reasoning behind canned tomatoes being illegal?

The ones I have are made by Muir Glen (organic) and only have tomatoes,

tomato juice, naturally derived citric acid and calcium chloride. Is it

because there could be some sugar in the tomato juice?

Also, even though I know canned pumpkin is illegal, I would still like

to know the reasoning. The brand I have says all it contains is

certified organic pumpkin. If I got the manufacturer to send me a

letter on their letterhead that stated nothing else was in the canned

pumpkin, would that suffice?

Thanks,

kt