tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post4189841586358896849..comments2024-03-27T17:19:33.034-04:00Comments on What's Good at Trader Joe's?: Trader Joe's Crispy Green Curry Shrimp GyozaNathan Rodgershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00832185227267757941noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-10622624670956592182015-03-25T09:51:56.722-04:002015-03-25T09:51:56.722-04:00I'm a Ph.D. chemist and know all about amino a...I'm a Ph.D. chemist and know all about amino acids, too. :) But I've also been vegetarian for several decades. The source matters to vegans and vegetarians. So although an amino acid may appear in protein from plant or animal sources (as cysteine certainly does), we want to know if it was ripped from non-volunteer dead animals or extracted from plants. If the manufacturer doesn't specify, that's a problem. I don't want an animal killed to provide me with food. I wouldn't have a problem with human hair as the source of cysteine as long as the humans voluntarily gave it up... Actually, cysteine isn't really on my personal list of never ever eat, though, since I can always maintain the illusion that they got it from a plant source. But I would rather the source was specified on the label to keep me honest. I don't really want to encourage the meat industry. It's bad enough that I buy dead animals in unrecognizable form for my obligate carnivore feline roommates, although I console myself with the thought that they would happily stalk and kill the cow or turkey themselves if one wandered into the yard. But I'm not an obligate carnivore and all my essential amino acids are readily available from plants.<br /><br />The same problem arises with enzymes, which are proteins. The source matters. Rennet in cheesemaking traditionally came from animals, but microbial sources are often used today (probably most cheese made in the USA today uses microbial enzymes because they're cheaper and more consistent). For example, Dominos regular pizza cheese uses a microbial source, but they can't guarantee the source of other cheeses used in their products because it varies depending on their vendors. That can be a problem for those who aren't deluded optimists like me.<br /><br />The Vegetarian Resource Group is pretty good about asking manufacturers and fast food joints directly about sources, so checking their archives online can be useful if you're not a carnivore. jwoolmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705238005714669183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-41861162123638303742015-03-15T10:17:46.716-04:002015-03-15T10:17:46.716-04:00There is so much wrong with the first paragraph, i...There is so much wrong with the first paragraph, it pains me. At least read the Wikipedia article you linked to! "Plant sources: red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli, brussels sprout, oats, granola, wheat germ, sprouted lentils." Stop spreading misinformation.Isabelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223820312444611484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-24823922154645944032015-03-01T12:13:49.727-05:002015-03-01T12:13:49.727-05:00^ What she said. Some of the fear-mongering is kin...^ What she said. Some of the fear-mongering is kinda crazy. The first paragraph of this review should be deleted or rewritten--it is inaccurate and misleading! And 'enzymes' are a basic part of life, both plant and animal. (Don't freak out, but poop contains water--yes, WATER! OMG don't drink water!!!)stevenphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522753337306943820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-69584816019224813152015-02-25T14:36:40.110-05:002015-02-25T14:36:40.110-05:00I haven't finished reading the review yet beca...I haven't finished reading the review yet because I CAN'T STOP SCREAMING IN TERROR FROM THE INFORMATION IN THAT FIRST PARAGRAPH!! whyyyyyy...whyyyyyy *sobs*tigalileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474678867513488001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-88339560528562824572015-02-25T13:14:47.548-05:002015-02-25T13:14:47.548-05:00Hi Karen,
We do! If any product is vegan, gluten ...Hi Karen,<br /><br />We do! If any product is vegan, gluten free, etc we tag it as such. See "labels" right at the very end. We also try to mention it in each post. Use of the labels allows folks to find reviews by product or type (see menu on right sidebar). Hope this helps!Russ Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642322938338812535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-313343555075818232015-02-25T13:04:18.042-05:002015-02-25T13:04:18.042-05:00Hi, Nathan, I love reading your reviews but wonder...Hi, Nathan, I love reading your reviews but wondered if I could suggest some symbols like Vegan, Gluten Free, etc. on each post in the same spot....so one who is GF could tell right away this is a food I can eat..etc. What do you think?<br /><br />Thanks for your hard work eating your way through TJ's. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936347065663772216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-12523618339159488812015-02-25T10:03:41.556-05:002015-02-25T10:03:41.556-05:00Enzymes are present in plants as well as animals! ...Enzymes are present in plants as well as animals! L-cysteine is an amino acid not an enzyme, which is a protein made up of amino acids. Neither animal nor plant. The building blocks of ALL LIFE. Vegan as can be. Back to your burritos!! BTW, I have a PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Biology and I know whereof I speak.lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624656162991974750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-55530936800493859512015-02-25T09:56:31.301-05:002015-02-25T09:56:31.301-05:00I wanted to like these so much. I agree they were ...I wanted to like these so much. I agree they were wonderfully crispy and the pieces of shrimp were large and texturally appealing. Buuuut, the green curry flavor was virtually nonexistent. Very, very bland. I ended up dipping them in TJ's soyaki to give it some flavor. Maybe I had a bad batch so I'm willing to try them again. Attila Szendrodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085629618744279232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233184155385734517.post-36157967159706620752015-02-25T09:03:27.049-05:002015-02-25T09:03:27.049-05:00Try them with the green curry simmer sauce as a di...Try them with the green curry simmer sauce as a dipping sauce. So good.Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081235170333905295noreply@blogger.com