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"O Lord! This material body is a lump of ignorance, and the senses are a network of paths leading to death. Somehow or other we have fallen into the ocean of material sense enjoyment, and of all the senses the tongue is the most voracious and uncontrollable. It is very difficult to conquer the tongue in this world, but You, dear Krsna, are very kind to us. You have sent this nice prasada to help us conquer the tongue; therefore let us take this prasada to our full satisfaction and glorify Your Lordships Sri Sri Radha and Krsna and in love call for the help of Lord Caitanya and Prabhu Nityananda." There are six kinds of rasas (tastes), and if one is agitated by any one of them, he becomes controlled by the urges of the tongue. Some persons are attracted to the eating of meat, fish, crabs, eggs and other things produced by semina and blood and eaten in the form of dead bodies. Others are attracted by eating vegetables, creepers, spinach or milk products, but all for the satisfaction of the tongue's demands. Such eating for sense gratification--including the use of extra quantities of spices like chili and tamarind--is to be given up by Krsna conscious persons. The use of pan, haritaki, betel nuts, various spices used in pan-making, tobacco, LSD, marijuana, opium, liquor, coffee and tea is indulged in to fulfill illicit demands. If we can practice accepting only remnants of food offered to Krsna, it is possible to get free from maya's victimization. Vegetables, grains, fruits, milk products and water are proper foods to offer to the Lord, as Lord Krsna Himself prescribes. However, if one accepts prasada only because of its palatable taste and thus eats too much, he also falls prey to trying to satisfy the demands of the tongue."

Nectar of Instruction, Chapter 1

UN-BONAFIDE FOOD ADDITIVES

ADDITIVE

Albumin (Albumen) and Lactalbumin

Ambergris (Spermaceti)

Blood

Calcium Stearate (Stearic Acid)

Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Cholic Acid

Choline Bitartrate

Civet, Absolute

Cysteine. L

Cystine

Datem

Emulsifiers

Enzymes

Fatty Acids

Gelatin

Glycerol Monostearate

Glycine

Lard

Lipids

Lysine, L and DL

Magnesium Stearate

Mono and Di-glycerides

Myristic Acid

Natural Flavorings

Oleic Acid

Oxysterins

Pepsin

Polyglycerol Esters

Polysorbates (Tween)

Rennet (Rennin)

Serum Albumin

Shortenings

Sorbitan Monostearate

Stearyl Lactate

Uric Acid (Urea)

Vitamin D3

Waxes

SOURCE

Egg whites, blood

Sperm Whale or Dolphins

Slaughtered animals

Slaughtered animals

Slaughtered animals

Animal bile

Animal tissue

Cats

Human and horse hair

Urine, horse hair

Animal or vegetable

Animal or vegetable

Animal or vegetable

Animal or vegetable

Animal or fruit

Animal or vegetable

Animal or vegetable

Pork fat and oils

Animal or vegetable

Casein, fibrin, blood

Tallow, vegetable, Stearic Acid

Animal or vegetable

Animal or vegetable

Many are animal

Animal or vegetable fats, oils

Tallow, vegetable, Stearic Acid

Hog enzyme

Animal or vegetable fats, oils

Stearic Acid

Rennet

Animal or vegetable

Blood plasma, cows

Stearic acid

Animal or vegetable

Human Urine

Animal or synthetic

Animal, insect, petroleum, vegetable

TYPICAL USES

Emulsifier

Flavoring for food & beverages, margarine

Cheese making, medicines

Emulsifier and coloring agent

Dough conditioner in bakery products; whipping agent

Emulsifier

B-complex vitamins

Raspberry, butter, caramel, grape and rum flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, chewing gum

Bakery products, pizza and pie dough

Nutritional supplement

Dough conditioner

Binders, thickeners, preservative

Wide use

Emulsifiers, binders; yeast

Sour cream, yoghurt, pudding

Margarine, shortening, noodles

Flavor enhancer

Food products, packaging

Shortening, flavoring, thickener

Wheat-based foods, breads cereals

Anti-caking agent

Emulsifier, softener, preservative

Flavor enhancer

Wide use

Butter, cheese, spice

Prevents oil from clouding

Cheese, vitamins

Emulsifier

Emulsifiers, “non-dairy”

Cheese and dairy

Moisturizing ingredient

Baked goods

Emulsifier, defoamer, flavor

Bakery products, pancake mix

Yeast foods, pretzels, wine

Milk and milk products

Wax fruits and vegetables; candy coating

"Once Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, "You must at least have enough sense to test to find out who is a spiritual master and who is not." For instance, if we want to purchase something, we must at least have some idea of what that thing is, otherwise we will be cheated. If we want to purchase a mango from the market, we must at least know what type of food a mango is and what it looks like. Similarly, we must have some preliminary knowledge of the qualifications for a bona fide spiritual master."

Elevation to Krsna Consciousness, Chapter 6

UN-BONAFIDE BRAND NAME PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURER

BAKING GOODS, CONDIMENTS

Fleming Co.   
Jel-Sert
Kraft Foods
Lea & Perrins
All Brands
McCormick
McCormick

BEVERAGES

Ocean Spray Juice
Ocean Spray Juice

BREADS

Cole Bread
Dominick’s
Earthgrains
Earthgrains
Jiffy Mix
Pillsbury

CAKES, COOKIES & CRACKERS

Interstate Brands Co.
Interstate Brands Co.
Interstate Brands Co.
Interstate Brands Co.
Interstate Brands Co.
Interstate Brands Co.
Nabisco Food Group
Nabisco Food Group
Nabisco Food Group
Nabisco Food Group
Pepperidge Farm
Pepperidge Farm
Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Schulze & Burch

CANDY, CHEWING GUM AND CHIPS

Callard & Bowser
Ferrara Pan
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay
Frito Lay

Hershey's
Hershey's
Hershey's
Hershey's
Jays
Just Born
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
M&M/ Mars
Nabisco
Nabisco
Nabisco
Nestle
Nestle
Nestle

Sargento
Sargento
Sargento
Sargento
The Stork Company
The Stork Company
The Stork Company
Tootsie Roll
Tootsie Roll
Van Melle
Vitner Company
Vitner Company
Vitner Company
Vitner Company
Wabash
Warner Lambert
Wrigley Co.

CEREALS

Kellogg Co.
Kellogg Co.
Kellogg Co.
Malt-O-Meal Co.
Malt-O-Meal Co.
Malt-O-Meal Co.
Big Bowl Oatmeal
Big Bowl Oatmeal
Big Bowl Oatmeal
Sovex Foods (Aldi’s)

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Best Foods
Best Foods
Best Foods
Borden Foods
Crystal Farms
Crystal Farms
Crystal Farms
Dean Foods
Driggs Farms
Driggs Farms
Driggs Farms
Edy’s
Edy’s
Edy’s

Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kroger Co.
Kroger Co.
Old Homes Foods
Old Homes Foods
Richelieu Foods, Inc.
Saputo Cheese USA
Saputo Cheese USA
Saputo Cheese USA
Saputo Cheese USA
Saputo Cheese USA
Sargento
Sargento
Sargento
Sargento
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
Schreiber Foods, Inc.

BABY & INFANT

Abbott Laboratories
Mead Johnson

FROZEN

Kraft Foods
Nestle
Nestle
Nestle
Tony’s Pizza Co.

PASTA, RICE, SAUCES, AND SOUPS

Campbell Soup Co.
Campbell Soup Co.
Glory Foods
Kraft Foods
Lipton
Ragu

PRODUCT BRAND NAME

Best Yet Gelatin
Royal Gelatins
JELLO
Worestershire Sauce
Marshmallows
Bag Gravy
Bag Chili Sauces

Ruby Red (All Varieties)
White Cranberry Peach

Frozen Bread Loaves
Fresh Bake Shop Products
Jewel 10ct. Buttermilk Biscuits
Jewel Homestyle Biscuits
Corn Bread mix
All can refrigerated biscuits

Dolly Madison Cupcakes
Hostess Cupcakes
Hostess SnoBalls
Pop-Tarts (frosted)
Pop-Tarts Pastry Swirls
Rice Krispies Treats Squares
Any product containing gelatin
Bear Claws
Cinnamon Rolls
Danish (All Varieties)
Gold Fish Crackers
Pepperidge Farm Cakes
Classic French Cheesecake
Strawberry French Cheesecake
French Silk Pies
Tropical Coconut Cream Pies
Tangy Lemon Meringue Pies
Banana Cake
Aldi’s Baker’s Treat toaster pastries

Altoid Mints
All Gummy Candies
Baked Lay’s
Cheetos
Doritos Nacho Cheese
Doritos Salsa Verde Tortilla chips
Doritos Smokey /Red BBQ tortilla chips
Fritos Chili brand chips
Grandma’s Homestyle Molasses Cookie
KC Masterpiece BBQ chips
Lay’s Flavor Rush Cheddar BBQ chips
Ruffles Brand DIPS
Ruffles Buffalo Style chips
Ruffles Flavor Rush: BBQ-Cheddar Chips
Ruffles The Works chips
SunChips French Onion Multigrain Snacks

All Candies with Gelatin
Amazin' Fruit (All Varieties)
Good N' Fruity & Good N' Plenty
Jolly Rancher Gummis
Oke-Doke Cheese Popcorn
Peeps Marshmallow Candy
M&M candies
Snickers Bar
3 Musketeer Bar
Milky Way Bar
Twix Bar
Skittles Candies
Starburst Fruit Chews
Starburst Fruit Twist
Planters Cheese Balls
Planters Cheese Curls
Crème Savers Candies
Most candies
Gummy Sweetarts
Marshmallow Peanuts

MooTown Snacks Cheeze & Sticks
MooTown Cheeze & Pretzels
MooTown Cheeze & Crackers
Aldi Brand Dippables Cheese & Sticks
Mamba candies
Riesen candies
Werthers candies
Junior Mints
Tootsie Rolls
Mentos (All Varieties)
White Cheddar Popcorn
Cheese Twist
Cheese Crunchy’s
Nacho Cheese Flavored
Pizzeria Pizza Chips
Clorets gum
Extra Polar Ice Gum

Most Cereals
Marshmallow Froot Loops
Snack-Ums Rice Krispies Treat Krunch
Marshmallow Mateys Cereal
Frosted Mini Spooners
Golden Puffs
Apple & Cinnamon Flavor
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavor
Variety Pack
Breakfast Best Low Fat Granola Cereal with Raisins

Fat-Free
Light
Sweet Cream & Calcium
Borden brand cheeses
Process cheeses
Cheese Loaf singles
Hot Pepper cheeses
Dairy products
Sundae Shoppe Ice Cream Sandwich
Sundae Shoppe Nut Cones
Sundae Shoppe Strawbery Swirl Ice cream
Dreamery's Galactic Choc. Swirl Ice cream
Edy's Rocky Road
Parmesan Cheese

Blue Cheese Dressing
Ceasar Salad Dressing
Ranch Salad Dressing
Kraft singles
Kraft Velveeta
Cheeses
Cheeses
Oberweiss, Low Fat Yogurt
Oberweiss, Milk
Ranch Dressing
Dragone
Gardenia
Frigo
Lorraine
Stella
6 Cheese Italian Blend
Romano/Provolone Cheese Wedges
Light 6 Cheese Italian Blend
Light Sliced Provolone
Cub Store Brand Cheeses
Ultra Food Store Brand Cheeses

Similac Lactose Free
Nutramigen hypoallergenic formula

Digiorno Pizza, 4 Cheese
Stouffer’s Noodles Romanoff
Stouffer’s Meals w/Cheese
Stouffer’s (All Other Meals)
Tony’s Pizza (All varieties)

Franco American Pasta
Prego Pasta Sauces
Seasoned Blackeye Peas
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
All Products Containing Gelatin
Pasta Sauces w/ cheese

INGREDIENTS

Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Pork
Fish
Gelatin, Pork
Pork
Pork

Red #40, Synthetic
Canthaxanthin

Enzymes, pork
Beef/Pork
Tallow, Beef
Tallow, Beef
Lard, Pork
Beef / Pork

Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Pork
Pork
Pork
Enzy., Beef/Micro
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin,Beef/Pork
Gelatin,Beef/Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Pork
Beef, Pork, or Soy

Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Chicken
Rennet/Calf
Rennet/Calf
Chicken
Beef
Beef
Gelatin, Pork
Chicken
Beef
Gelatin, Pork
Chicken
Beef
Bacon fat
Bacon fat

Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Carmine/Cochineal
Gelatin, Pork
Enzyme, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Pork/Beef
Gelatin, Pork/Beef
Pork
Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Pork/Beef
Gelatin, Pork

Rennet, Beef
Rennet, Beef
Rennet, Beef
Beef Rennet
Beef
Beef
Beef
Pork
Beef and Pork
Gelatin, Beef
Enzymes, Pork
Enzymes, Pork
Enzymes, Pork
Enzymes, Microbial
Pork
Beef and Pork
Gelatin, Pork/Beef

Gelatin, Beef
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, fish
Gelatin, fish
Gelatin, fish
Gelatin, fish
Fish gelatin

Gelatin, Beef/Pork
Gelatin, Beef/Pork
Gelatin, Beef/Pork
Enzyme, Beef
Beef and Pork
Beef and Pork
Beef and Pork
Gelatin, Beef
Cow
Cow
Cow
Gelatin, Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Rennet, Beef/Pork

Calf
Romano, goat & lamb
Calf
Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Pork
Gelatin, Beef
VD3, Non-pork
Cow
Enzyme, calf,kid,lamb
Enzyme, calf,kid,lamb
Enzyme, calf,kid,lamb
Enzyme, calf,kid,lamb
Enzyme, calf,kid,lamb
Beef
Beef
Beef
Beef
Beef
Beef

Enzyme, pork
Enzyme, pork

Enzymes, goat,kid,lamb
Gelatin, Pork
Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Pork derivatives
L-cysteine

Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Enzymes, Beef/Pork
Pork Fat
Flavor Enzy., Pork
Gelatin, Pork
Pork