Reader Beware: This is a RANT!!
If you've eaten potato chips or chicken nuggets lately, chances are you had a bite of hydrolyzed vegetable protein -- a salty and savory flavor enhancer used in many foods you may eat every day. The additive is used in thousands of foods including soup mix, sauces, dips, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, potato chips, pretzels and frozen entrees.
The behind-the-scenes food additive came to national attention last week:…