Opinions Vary: Pumpkin Spice Season
It is that time of year again. It comes every year to the North Eastern Region of the United States. The weather cools down, the sweaters come out, the leaves start to change, and every American Corporation that produces a product that can be eaten, smelled, or tasted has Pumpkin Spice in it. It is in coffee, creamers, beer, ice cream, pasta dished, dry food, candy, candles, lotions, oils, air freshers and so on. I get it, who doesn’t like gets chemicals added into their food. It is so American!
Pumpkin spice fucking sucks. Does anyone think of maybe, just maybe, getting a fresh pumpkin and cooking it yourself? Make our own pie? Make your own risotto?
Do you know what is used to create Pumpkin Flavoring? Me neither, but I know is chemicals and not pumpkin. So, I looked it up for you.
- Cinnamaldehyde: Gives the cinnamon flavoring. It is also used in natural mosquito repellant and can cause skin and eye irritation.
- Sabinene: Gives the nutmeg flavoring. It is also used in perfume and drugs because it smells nice.
- Zingiberene: Gives the ginger flavoring. This one might actually be good for you.
- Eugenol: Gives the clove or allspice flavoring. This one appears to occur in nature, and use perfumes.
Can you explain to me why it is called “Pumpkin Spice” when there is no pumpkin in it? Better yet, can you pronounce any of these items? I can not, but don’t worry, these are FDA approved. Everyone still trusts the FDA, right?
In my opinion everyone should stop consuming this shit. Drink whiskey outdoors by a fire pit and eat pumpkin pie.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
