Another newsworthy note—since so many of the ingredients come from overseas, there are hardly any regulations placed on them. We are all familiar with the recent paint issues from China. As for the Twinkie, many of the vitamins listed on its label come from China and are not regulated. There were a few other ingredients Ettlinger sourced, but he was unable to communicate with the agricultural or chemical manufacturer of those ingredients. They simply do not need to make themselves available.
To read more about the Twinkie and Steve Ettlinger, you can buy his book or see his Web site.
One last word for all of us who fried a Twinkie at some point in our lives … I guess we didn’t make it any less healthy.
