THAT TASTY FILET MIGHT CONTAIN A NASTY SECRET

Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty THAT TASTY FILET MIGHT CONTAIN A NASTY SECRET The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Release Date:  01/14/2015 EPISODE 1642 Before you order that expensive filet, listen to our interview on "meat glue" because it's back in the news.  From the Food And Travel Nation archives, Elizabeth Dougherty spoke with attorney Bill Marler a couple of years ago about "meat glue" and why there are possible safety concerns associated with consuming it. Transglutaminase is used to "glue" together beef, chicken, pork or fish transforming it into what appears to be one, seamless filet, steak or piece of surimi (imitation crab). It is difficult for even experts in the food industry to tell by appearance only if meat glue was used to stick protein products together. He says the government considers transglutaminase aka "meat glue" as a GRAS food additive. GRAS stands for "generally recognized as safe". We explored the meaning of that term and asked important food safety questions that challenge the GRAS designation of this food additive. Find out some of the products in the food supply "meat glue" is added to and why we think there are safety concerns about its use in our broadcast interview with Attorney Marler here: Am I eating "meat glue"? ### Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food And Travel Nation was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF’S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success. We are ready to deliver a fresh, tight, first-class show to your station from our digital studio utilizing Comrex Access and our own automation system. FOOD AND TRAVEL NATION FAST FACTS Website: Food And Travel Nation.com Social Media Sites: Facebook | Twitter website:  FoodAndTravelNation.com email:  [email protected] Executive Producer – Michael Serio