The CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest), a consumer organization protecting the interests of citizens in the field of health and nutrition, voted “Big Catch” as the worst dish in the United States. He published analytical tests of this fish-based meal served by the American fast food chain Long John Silver.
Alarming conclusions
The nutritional assessment revealed is explosive. This fish, its potato balls and its fried onions have 33 grams of trans fatty acid, the most powerful initiator of heart disease, 19 grams of saturated fat, which is also very bad for the heart, and nearly 3,700 milligrams of sodium. , which promotes high blood pressure and stroke. Despite this frightening nutritional analysis, the Big Cath is not excessive in calories (1320) compared to other dishes served at American fast food restaurants. “This meal deserves to be buried 20,000 leagues under the sea“said CSPI Executive Director Michael F. Jacobson.
“Partially hydrogenated trans fatty acids are harmful to health. They increase your bad cholesterol levels, decrease good cholesterol, and harm the cells that line your blood vessels.Said Walter C. Willett, chair of the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health. While this ” meal Displays 33 grams of trans fatty acid, the American Heart Association recommends a maximum daily intake of two grams.
False advertising
CSPI also accuses the company Long John Silver of overestimating the amount of actual fish in its dish and of greatly underestimating the amounts of trans fatty acid and sodium in the sides (7 grams of trans fatty acid advertised for fried onions. per 19.5 grams of trans fatty acid revealed by the CSPI.)
The company promises’ lhas a larger portion of fish claiming to serve 200 grams “. But, the CSPI weighed the share of frying. Conclusion, a real weight of fish is 127 grams while the rest of the dish consists of dough too rich in oil.
The CSPI has formally notified Long John Silver CEO Mike Kern that the chain will be sued if it continues to use partially hydrogenated oil in its fryers and if it continues to misrepresent the nutritional information of this meal.
