Sodium Benzoate is E211 and appears to be reasonably safe when in small quantities. The US products appear to rely too much on sweetness. Don't forget to sign up for the Tesco Club Card. That is a lovely desk and you made a good choice. You have to do a taste test between US and UK or European chocolate. US chocolate contains butyric acid, the same ingredient found in Baby Sick Have a great Christmas.
Thank you very much for the insight. We do have a tesco card now and use it all the time. We appreciate your time watching and leaving us a comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Jess and Chris have work very hard to understand the British way of life so I have give them both a 8/10 but they still have room to improve as for Chris and his driving skills, now he has found the brake peddle I think 7/10 so room for improvement. I believe both will now become honorary British folk in the the coming months so well done⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Having lived in the US a while back I can understand all these comparisons between both. Looks like the UK came out on top! Try Waitrose while you're still here, they have lots of quality organic stuff too. Thanks for posting the video😁
Hi guys, enjoyable yes, tasty yes and watching your faces as you sampled each item was really fun. 😊 What a beautiful desk and a really fabulous find. Thanks for sharing, take care.
Hey guys.Just catching up on your last couple of videos (lovely.Such a nice and chilled family). Just a quick question have you guys tried English mustard? if so do you guys like it?... Have a fantastic day guys.💯👌❤️
Thank you, friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos! We love sharing with you all. Definitely love bringing fun and happiness to all our content. Thanks for the continued support, friend! 🤍 Jess P.s. I have tried English Mustard and love it!
I watched a documentary once about the US government needing something for the farmers to grow as many were struggling. So they set some scientists a task of finding/making a product, corn/maize was decided on and they came up with high fructose corn syrup
Jess Chris Another great video and to top it all off the expressions you guys gave whilst tasting was brilliant and Jess the look of shock and awe when you turned the sauce over was a tik tok video all the way! Keep the videos coming Jess and Chris I just love them!
Oh, Tracie, I'm so thankful for you, my friend! We love sharing our videos with people like you. It was a truly fun video. We giggled a lot and so glad you enjoyed watching. Thank you for your continued support! 🤍 Jess & Chris and kiddos/ furry babies
I'm amazed you like so much of the UK products so soon after being here. After a good few years I would expect your taste preferences to adapt, then not liking the USA flavours when you go back. You guys keep making great videos for us. We are lucky to have you. 😍
Thank you so much. We are enjoying making our videos and having a great time seeing everyone enjoy them. Thank you so much for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Hey guys. These comparisons are always interesting. Many items avoid putting sugar in them unless needed due to the 'sugar tax' UK government imposes. Fructose isn't highly thought of in the UK. Lastly colourings are very regulated in the UK. Anyway. Thanks for a great vid.
That was an excellent video, very informative. E211 is exactly the same thing as Chris had in his product. E Numbers, as they are called, is an EU (European Union) thing about food additives which covers food ingredients like colours, flavourings and preservatives. They were given numbers in the list, and that became an easy way to save space on the food labels as everything is four characters long. Various things have been banned over the years for causing health issues - my favourite was a colouring called Sunset Yellow. It made lemon curd a bright yellow instead of the dull, almost beige we get nowadays. Apparently it caused some people to be hyperactive and have behavioural issues. A quick check on your search engine will tell you what the E Number actually is. Another interesting thing that you missed would have been to have compared the prices of each item. Mountain Dew in America is certainly nicer, I think sales from the hotel vending machine shot thru the roof when I was there!
Oh, I have loved most of the items we can find over here in the UK. The UK has a special place in my heart and will always be. Thank you for your comment and support. 🤍 Jess
Hi guys I live up the road in Ipswich. Just like to say as I do to all US and UK military who post or I meet thanks for your service. The families are as much part of the team as are those in the forces 👍
Definitely what to check out Ipswich. I heard that there's a really good steakhouse there.. is that true? My apologies for the late response. Thank you so much for your time watching and leaving us this wonderful comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
It is always nice to wake up on a Sunday morning, to tea and a daydream! What a surprise to hear you have been to a commissary. Are Chris and Jess Communists? Is this allowed on a US airbase? What a relief when Google tells me it is an on base shop. The results of your comparison are largely as expected. The use of Corn syrup is discouraged in the UK, and foods tend to have less sugar and fewer additives. As a Type 2 diabetic I check labels constantly anyway. One favourite I really miss is Cadbury ( Cadbree) chocolate with Oreo pieces in it. OMG! Have you tried it? Your new desk is super, look forward to seeing it fully renovated! Thanks for the video. Take care.
The refried beans don' t need sugar so they add sugar not HFCS, The barley malt is only there to give it the orange colouring, when they leave it out it makes rice crispies gluten free so they charge a premium.
The Coke can is a sealed container so shipping will not effect the level of carbonation, the only thing that may have an effect is the temperature at which you are serving them, the colder the liquid the more the gas is absorbed into the liquid.
On one of my trips to the US, I visited a shop in Cincinnati which stocked a selection of British beers, such as Newcastle Brown. I had heard that some of the foods in the States were rather more 'processed' than here in the UK. That desk looks like it could do with the varnish beeing stripped back to bare wood and a fresh stain/varnish combination applied. Just a suggestion, Jess. Look forward to your next video. Take care!!
I have truly enjoyed the food here in the UK so far! Thank you for the input on the desk. I'm still trying to decide what direction I want to go with it. It definitely needs some love. Thank you for your comment and support! 🤍 Jess
In the UK, when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, we had Porridge or Ready Brek pretty much similar to what Oats so Simple is without the fruit stuff, but you could add that yourself to the 2 I listed. I don't mind American snacks or produce, drinks you can definitely tell they have this artificial sweetness to them from the corn syrup - well not artificial but tastes like it. And there is one drink I hate with a passion when I tried it, A&W's Root Beer - it was like hospitals in a can - such a weird taste. EDIT: Forgot to mention, in the UK drink companies had to reduce their sugar content in drinks or face a sugar tax, Coca Cola did reduce their sugar a bit but is still over the 17% content and had sugar tax added.
I’m no food expert but it did seem the UK manufactured products had the slight edge. It’s probably a case of a persons pallet will slowly adapt to its regular flavours and intake. Also I assume products produced in North America have slightly different ingredients to Europe or Africa or Australia because not every vegetable, spice, oils, or Herbs (with a “H” 😁) are naturally available in each continent in huge quantities if at all, and as you pointed out some food stuffs can’t travel the world and taste absolutely perfect. Loved the desk by the way, looks perfect for a card game with its green top. 👍🏻
Yes, I love all the UK items and definitely do prefer them over America items hands down! Have definitely loved this experience learning about how different food, farming, and just the whole way of life is here in the UK. I love it and truly appreciate it. As always, friend, thank you for your comment and for watching the video. 🤍 Jess
Beautiful desk - BUTTTTTTT!!!! I wouldn’t PAINT it!!! 😳😳😱😱😱 nooooo….touch it up with a French Polishing kit! You don’t want to mask all the wood grain in the desk with black paint 🥺🥺 - not wanting to be rude, but I used to “carpentry” as a hobby 🙂 and that writing desk is just lovely as it is 👍🏻 I’ve just checked on YT - there are a few “how to French Polish” hints and tips on there, to give you an idea of what it is and how to do it 🙂 again, not trying to tell you “what to do” or anything! 🫣
Amusing video. I just got back 2 weeks ago from the Bahama's... which isnt the USA. But they import all their food from Uncle Sam. Iv been to the US before so knew what to expect. My daughter however had no idea... She liked some of your products (especially the mac and cheese packet mixes) but products that were "seemingly" the same brand/packaging between the Bahamas (USA) and the UK really threw her off. I'll leave it to your imaginations to decide which she preferred ;) Have a great day guys :)
Oh, I wonder what her preference was. Did it shape up like ours did with UK winning? Thanks for the comment, and I hope you had a wonderful holiday! 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn The only thing she hated was your bread. We tried loafs and buns. None of it was good. She had no objection to your sweets/candy tho. She also noted your cans of coke were a little larger - and she liked that :) Oh and before I forget. Apparently US baked beans "taste weird" lol. Kids eh!!
Hi both! Good to see you back, really think the U.S should do something about the excessive amounts of fructose and processed syrups in their foods. That stuff is bad, it rots your teeth! Hope you have a great Sunday. Best wishes to you and the kids.
I agree with you, my friend! I'm so glad we're learning so much living here in the UK is fabulous. We will take back so much knowledge to implement in our lives back in the US. Thank you for the support 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn You are very clearly a close family that cares about what you're eating/feeding your kids. I wish more folks in the U.S. felt as strongly, maybe things would change.
Right, it's very cool to see! Love seeing how much cheaper it is on the economy it is compared to on base shopping. Thanks for the comment and for supporting our channel! 🤍 Jess
I certainly think in the post WWII era, food processing companies both in the US and Europe, have been allowed to put additives in, whose “side effects” have never been fully challenged or disclosed. I think to an extent this is still happening, although the food standards agency in the UK has been more focussed on what goes in and advising consumers of possible health issues. I sometimes wonder if any of these additives promote brand addiction? The us of fructose corn starch is not a good thing, as it is fatty and can cause liver issues. I personally have found my food in the US has been less flavoursome than in the UK, but that may have been down to choice, or lack of local cuisine knowledge . Jesus, I do rabbit on. Keep up the good vids.
I completely agree! It's horrible, and I'm working to educate myself and our family about natural herb and unprocessed foods. The less we put into our bodies, the better and healthier we all become as people. Cheers, my friend. Thanks for the comment! 🤍 Jess
The US base does fall under the UK laws as the American ones as well. It's very crazy. We drive like we do off-base. Also, homes on base have both pugs for convenience for the people who choose not to live off base. I felt like my family truly needed to live off base and support the local business and people. Also, I feel like it has allowed us to appreciate more of what the UK/ England has to offer. I just love it here and will miss it when we have to leave. Thank you for the questions! 🤍 Jess
was that English Mustard you were both trying? I'm certain that I would not eat a spoonful in the raw as you two did. Have you tried French Dijon mustard?
Hows your son settling in ? Tell him to milk being the "New Kid in Town" with the kewl accent. We emigrated to Western Australia in the early 70's and came back late 70's and i had developed an awesome accent which i was naturally unaware of but the girlies where swooning over me. No I didn't "Make Hay" with the Girlies because I thought there must be something wrong with them falling all over me !! (What a naive idiot I was) Hey Ho.. It was the 70's and Girls were Aliens!! (I just wanted to ride my motorbike (AP50 Sports moped )) I'm assuming you're base either at Mildenhall or Lakenheath as you posted about Ely Cathedral ? I'm a Food trucker who's delivered to both Bases (and many more) but am now just a Yard Shunter as after 37 years I'm sick of the road.00 But I do miss Twinkies lol. Oh.. And I'm in Peterborough.. Not too far from Alconbury Enjoy your tour and above all. Have Fun !
Whats funny about Brexit is a lot of these food laws were tabled by the UK into EU law, however a quarter of all our food is imported into the UK from EU countries which will remain controlled by the European Union snd after leaving the EU, most academics say this will increase due to ever increasing cost of farming in the UK, especially around labour ...on a funny side note though, we know American products contain a lot more harmful products than UK products, however the average lifespan of someone in the UK is 3 years longer than in the US , but it wont stop me going to in 'n' out for my burgers when i go to the US, there delicious 😂❤
I think this video definitely highlights that the UK food scene uses far more natural ingredients than the US equivalents giving a more natural, authentic taste. Of course, it is healthier on the whole too :)
So, they're not the same. -Sodium benzoate, also known as benzoate of soda, is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. - High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener made from cornflour, some of whose glucose has been converted to fructose Cheers 🤍 Jess
You guys do eat a lot of corn syrup. I think the US should stop using it because it is so unhealthy. Even if a product costs a little more, you cannot put a price on health. Just found your channel recently and subscribed. Enjoy your time in the UK. Hope you miss us when you go back. Thankyou for your service.
Ok you are yoopers in suffolk well I'm a ipswich boy in west michigan...and I'm warning you prepare for sticker shock when you go back to Michigan much higher. Than uk.... not because of Trump or Biden. But because health care insurance, costs and a bit more for more record profits For instance KitKat at tesco 83c KitKat at meijers. $1.80
How funny! It will definitely be such a big shock, I know. My family keeps telling us. How do you like Michigan? How long have you lived there? Thank you for watching and supporting our channel. 🤍 Jess x
The reason most UK foods are of such a high standard, is because of EU regulations. Stupidly, we have now left the EU, so we can expect standards to start slipping soon, especially if the Tory party stay in power.
I completely understand and hope the high quality stays. I love and appreciate the high quality that is offered here over the US. Thank you for your lovely comment, my friend. 🤍 Jess x
Have you tried Colmans English Mustard yet .Best spread on a Ham sandwich. But go easy just a thin spread .
No, but I will definitely give that a try! Thank you for the advice. 🤍 Jess
Try Colemans English Mustard......its the best
I have and enjoy it. Thank you for the recommendation 🤍 Jesa
If you like mustard try Colemans
Definitely have, I enjoyed it as well! Thank you for your comment 🤍 Jess
Sodium Benzoate is E211 and appears to be reasonably safe when in small quantities. The US products appear to rely too much on sweetness. Don't forget to sign up for the Tesco Club Card. That is a lovely desk and you made a good choice. You have to do a taste test between US and UK or European chocolate. US chocolate contains butyric acid, the same ingredient found in Baby Sick Have a great Christmas.
Thank you very much for the insight. We do have a tesco card now and use it all the time. We appreciate your time watching and leaving us a comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Jess and Chris have work very hard to understand the British way of life so I have give them both a 8/10 but they still have room to improve as for Chris and his driving skills, now he has found the brake peddle I think 7/10 so room for improvement. I believe both will now become honorary British folk in the the coming months so well done⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you, Tony! All fare assessments, I would say. You're a 10/10 supporter, and we appreciate all your fabulous comments. 🤍 Jess
I'm gobsmacked about the re-fried beans in a tin. Never noticed them before. My pinto beans are still soaking!
It is a different way for sure. Cheers, Chris
Having lived in the US a while back I can understand all these comparisons between both. Looks like the UK came out on top! Try Waitrose while you're still here, they have lots of quality organic stuff too. Thanks for posting the video😁
Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, friend! Also, thank you for the insight on the organic food.
🤍 Jess
Hi guys, enjoyable yes, tasty yes and watching your faces as you sampled each item was really fun. 😊 What a beautiful desk and a really fabulous find. Thanks for sharing, take care.
Thank you so much 🤗 so glad you enjoyed the video! So, I applied your support and comment. 🤍 Jess
Hey guys.Just catching up on your last couple of videos (lovely.Such a nice and chilled family). Just a quick question have you guys tried English mustard? if so do you guys like it?... Have a fantastic day guys.💯👌❤️
Thank you, friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos! We love sharing with you all. Definitely love bringing fun and happiness to all our content. Thanks for the continued support, friend! 🤍 Jess
P.s. I have tried English Mustard and love it!
I watched a documentary once about the US government needing something for the farmers to grow as many were struggling. So they set some scientists a task of finding/making a product, corn/maize was decided on and they came up with high fructose corn syrup
I will have to find that documentary. Thank you for your insight. 🤍 Jess
Jess Chris Another great video and to top it all off the expressions you guys gave whilst tasting was brilliant and Jess the look of shock and awe when you turned the sauce over was a tik tok video all the way! Keep the videos coming Jess and Chris I just love them!
Oh, Tracie, I'm so thankful for you, my friend! We love sharing our videos with people like you. It was a truly fun video. We giggled a lot and so glad you enjoyed watching. Thank you for your continued support! 🤍 Jess & Chris and kiddos/ furry babies
@@DaydreamersBarn ❤❤
I'm amazed you like so much of the UK products so soon after being here. After a good few years I would expect your taste preferences to adapt, then not liking the USA flavours when you go back.
You guys keep making great videos for us. We are lucky to have you. 😍
Thank you so much. We are enjoying making our videos and having a great time seeing everyone enjoy them. Thank you so much for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
I was hoping that Jess would pronounce tomato the English way to Chris' US variant 'tomaydo' as in the song.
HA Ha, that would of been a funny surprise 😁
Oh, my friends, my apologies! I will do better next time.. lol 🤍 Jess
Hey guys. These comparisons are always interesting. Many items avoid putting sugar in them unless needed due to the 'sugar tax' UK government imposes. Fructose isn't highly thought of in the UK. Lastly colourings are very regulated in the UK.
Anyway. Thanks for a great vid.
Thank you for the fabulous information, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
That was an excellent video, very informative. E211 is exactly the same thing as Chris had in his product. E Numbers, as they are called, is an EU (European Union) thing about food additives which covers food ingredients like colours, flavourings and preservatives. They were given numbers in the list, and that became an easy way to save space on the food labels as everything is four characters long. Various things have been banned over the years for causing health issues - my favourite was a colouring called Sunset Yellow. It made lemon curd a bright yellow instead of the dull, almost beige we get nowadays. Apparently it caused some people to be hyperactive and have behavioural issues. A quick check on your search engine will tell you what the E Number actually is.
Another interesting thing that you missed would have been to have compared the prices of each item.
Mountain Dew in America is certainly nicer, I think sales from the hotel vending machine shot thru the roof when I was there!
Thank you for the insight! We tried to look it up, but it was not allowing us to fit it, unfortunately. 🤍 Jess
E211 is Sodium Benzoate which is used as a food preservative.
Another interesting video Jess, surprised you preferred the UK versions though ! 👍
Oh, I have loved most of the items we can find over here in the UK. The UK has a special place in my heart and will always be. Thank you for your comment and support. 🤍 Jess
Hi guys I live up the road in Ipswich.
Just like to say as I do to all US and UK military who post or I meet thanks for your service.
The families are as much part of the team as are those in the forces 👍
Definitely what to check out Ipswich. I heard that there's a really good steakhouse there.. is that true? My apologies for the late response. Thank you so much for your time watching and leaving us this wonderful comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hi guys, love the taste testing video, i'm a fan of Pop Tarts too but i find if you put them in the toaster they taste much nicer .
Oh, yes, my friend! Just a quick toast, they are quite soft and oh, so yummy. 🤍 Jess
It is always nice to wake up on a Sunday morning, to tea and a daydream! What a surprise to hear you have been to a commissary. Are Chris and Jess Communists? Is this allowed on a US airbase? What a relief when Google tells me it is an on base shop.
The results of your comparison are largely as expected. The use of Corn syrup is discouraged in the UK, and foods tend to have less sugar and fewer additives. As a Type 2 diabetic I check labels constantly anyway. One favourite I really miss is Cadbury ( Cadbree) chocolate with Oreo pieces in it. OMG! Have you tried it?
Your new desk is super, look forward to seeing it fully renovated!
Thanks for the video. Take care.
Oh, thank you, sweet Captain Torch! I'm so glad we have you to support us. You're fantastic 🤍 Jess
The refried beans don'
t need sugar so they add sugar not HFCS, The barley malt is only there to give it the orange colouring, when they leave it out it makes rice crispies gluten free so they charge a premium.
Thanks for the insight, my friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess
The Coke can is a sealed container so shipping will not effect the level of carbonation, the only thing that may have an effect is the temperature at which you are serving them, the colder the liquid the more the gas is absorbed into the liquid.
Well, in our personal opinion video, it definitely tastes flat like it was shaken up. Thank you for your input. 🤍 Jess
Most carbonated drinks are fizzier in the UK - that's something I've noticed personally.
On one of my trips to the US, I visited a shop in Cincinnati which stocked a selection of British beers, such as Newcastle Brown. I had heard that some of the foods in the States were rather more 'processed' than here in the UK. That desk looks like it could do with the varnish beeing stripped back to bare wood and a fresh stain/varnish combination applied. Just a suggestion, Jess. Look forward to your next video. Take care!!
I have truly enjoyed the food here in the UK so far!
Thank you for the input on the desk. I'm still trying to decide what direction I want to go with it. It definitely needs some love. Thank you for your comment and support! 🤍 Jess
In the UK, when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, we had Porridge or Ready Brek pretty much similar to what Oats so Simple is without the fruit stuff, but you could add that yourself to the 2 I listed.
I don't mind American snacks or produce, drinks you can definitely tell they have this artificial sweetness to them from the corn syrup - well not artificial but tastes like it. And there is one drink I hate with a passion when I tried it, A&W's Root Beer - it was like hospitals in a can - such a weird taste.
EDIT: Forgot to mention, in the UK drink companies had to reduce their sugar content in drinks or face a sugar tax, Coca Cola did reduce their sugar a bit but is still over the 17% content and had sugar tax added.
Wow, thank you for the wonderful insight. We enjoy all kinds of goodies all over.
Thank you for your comment and insight, my friend! 🤍 Jess
I’m no food expert but it did seem the UK manufactured products had the slight edge. It’s probably a case of a persons pallet will slowly adapt to its regular flavours and intake. Also I assume products produced in North America have slightly different ingredients to Europe or Africa or Australia because not every vegetable, spice, oils, or Herbs (with a “H” 😁) are naturally available in each continent in huge quantities if at all, and as you pointed out some food stuffs can’t travel the world and taste absolutely perfect.
Loved the desk by the way, looks perfect for a card game with its green top. 👍🏻
Yes, I love all the UK items and definitely do prefer them over America items hands down! Have definitely loved this experience learning about how different food, farming, and just the whole way of life is here in the UK. I love it and truly appreciate it. As always, friend, thank you for your comment and for watching the video. 🤍 Jess
Beautiful desk - BUTTTTTTT!!!! I wouldn’t PAINT it!!! 😳😳😱😱😱 nooooo….touch it up with a French Polishing kit! You don’t want to mask all the wood grain in the desk with black paint 🥺🥺 - not wanting to be rude, but I used to “carpentry” as a hobby 🙂 and that writing desk is just lovely as it is 👍🏻
I’ve just checked on YT - there are a few “how to French Polish” hints and tips on there, to give you an idea of what it is and how to do it 🙂 again, not trying to tell you “what to do” or anything! 🫣
Thank you, my friend! I understand if it was all real wood or in excellent condition. I definitely would not paint it at all. 🤍 Jess
Amusing video.
I just got back 2 weeks ago from the Bahama's... which isnt the USA. But they import all their food from Uncle Sam.
Iv been to the US before so knew what to expect. My daughter however had no idea...
She liked some of your products (especially the mac and cheese packet mixes) but products that were "seemingly" the same brand/packaging between the Bahamas (USA) and the UK really threw her off.
I'll leave it to your imaginations to decide which she preferred ;)
Have a great day guys :)
Oh, I wonder what her preference was. Did it shape up like ours did with UK winning? Thanks for the comment, and I hope you had a wonderful holiday! 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn The only thing she hated was your bread. We tried loafs and buns. None of it was good.
She had no objection to your sweets/candy tho. She also noted your cans of coke were a little larger - and she liked that :)
Oh and before I forget. Apparently US baked beans "taste weird" lol. Kids eh!!
Nice writing desk!
Thank you, sweet friend! I'm already putting it to use. 🤍 Jess
Hi both! Good to see you back, really think the U.S should do something about the excessive amounts of fructose and processed syrups in their foods. That stuff is bad, it rots your teeth! Hope you have a great Sunday. Best wishes to you and the kids.
I agree with you, my friend! I'm so glad we're learning so much living here in the UK is fabulous. We will take back so much knowledge to implement in our lives back in the US. Thank you for the support 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn You are very clearly a close family that cares about what you're eating/feeding your kids. I wish more folks in the U.S. felt as strongly, maybe things would change.
great video it shows that the uk and the usa have a lot in common and yet how little we have in common
Right, it's very cool to see! Love seeing how much cheaper it is on the economy it is compared to on base shopping.
Thanks for the comment and for supporting our channel! 🤍 Jess
as Chris mentioned Batches can be slightly different one week to another from all companies Great vlog
I completely agree, but the American one was horrible! Whatever it was, it didn't get my vote. Thank you for the comment. 🤍 Jess
Great vid thanks!!
Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate all your support! 🤍 Jess
I certainly think in the post WWII era, food processing companies both in the US and Europe, have been allowed to put additives in, whose “side effects” have never been fully challenged or disclosed. I think to an extent this is still happening, although the food standards agency in the UK has been more focussed on what goes in and advising consumers of possible health issues. I sometimes wonder if any of these additives promote brand addiction? The us of fructose corn starch is not a good thing, as it is fatty and can cause liver issues. I personally have found my food in the US has been less flavoursome than in the UK, but that may have been down to choice, or lack of local cuisine knowledge . Jesus, I do rabbit on. Keep up the good vids.
I completely agree! It's horrible, and I'm working to educate myself and our family about natural herb and unprocessed foods. The less we put into our bodies, the better and healthier we all become as people. Cheers, my friend. Thanks for the comment! 🤍 Jess
I have a curiosity question. As its a U.S base, is it under UK law, do you drive in the base as if its the usa and do you have U.S plugs or UK plugs.
The US base does fall under the UK laws as the American ones as well. It's very crazy. We drive like we do off-base. Also, homes on base have both pugs for convenience for the people who choose not to live off base.
I felt like my family truly needed to live off base and support the local business and people. Also, I feel like it has allowed us to appreciate more of what the UK/ England has to offer. I just love it here and will miss it when we have to leave.
Thank you for the questions! 🤍 Jess
#1 Looking forward to this.
Woohoo, thank you for the comment! 🤍 Jess
was that English Mustard you were both trying? I'm certain that I would not eat a spoonful in the raw as you two did. Have you tried French Dijon mustard?
No, but I love the English Mustard as well. I enjoy a good Dijon mustard sandwich. Thank you for watching! 🤍 Jess
My experience is that most US foods taste sweeter. Fructose is sweeter than sucrose I believe which may be the reason why.
I believe you are right as well. It for sure is sweeter. Cheers, Chris
Hows your son settling in ?
Tell him to milk being the "New Kid in Town" with the kewl accent.
We emigrated to Western Australia in the early 70's and came back late 70's and i had developed an awesome accent which i was naturally unaware of but the girlies where swooning over me.
No I didn't "Make Hay" with the Girlies because I thought there must be something wrong with them falling all over me !!
(What a naive idiot I was)
Hey Ho.. It was the 70's and Girls were Aliens!!
(I just wanted to ride my motorbike (AP50 Sports moped ))
I'm assuming you're base either at Mildenhall or Lakenheath as you posted about Ely Cathedral ?
I'm a Food trucker who's delivered to both Bases (and many more) but am now just a Yard Shunter as after 37 years I'm sick of the road.00
But I do miss Twinkies lol.
Oh.. And I'm in Peterborough.. Not too far from Alconbury
Enjoy your tour and above all.
Have Fun !
The kids are settling in well. We all love it here, and we're based at RAF Lakenheath.
Whay food truck did you work with?
Cheers 🤍 Jess
Whats funny about Brexit is a lot of these food laws were tabled by the UK into EU law, however a quarter of all our food is imported into the UK from EU countries which will remain controlled by the European Union snd after leaving the EU, most academics say this will increase due to ever increasing cost of farming in the UK, especially around labour ...on a funny side note though, we know American products contain a lot more harmful products than UK products, however the average lifespan of someone in the UK is 3 years longer than in the US , but it wont stop me going to in 'n' out for my burgers when i go to the US, there delicious 😂❤
@@rebeccat94 The EU banning fertilizers and pesticides is having a bigger effect than climate change ever will.
Oh, I completely understand! Really wish America would do better for its citizens. Thank you for sharing the insight! 🤍 Jess
Interesting video 😊
Thank you for watching, friend! 🤍 Jess
I think this video definitely highlights that the UK food scene uses far more natural ingredients than the US equivalents giving a more natural, authentic taste. Of course, it is healthier on the whole too :)
We could not agree with you more. Thank you for your time watching and commenting and sharing your thoughts. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I can never find good bread in the States. Tried from NY State to N Carolina to LA to Florida
You have to go to good bakery in the US for good bread or make it yourself, unfortunately. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
E211 is Sodium Benzoate
So same preservative
So, they're not the same.
-Sodium benzoate, also known as benzoate of soda, is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.
- High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener made from cornflour, some of whose glucose has been converted to fructose
Cheers 🤍 Jess
I don't think I would like the corn syrup, but I only eat low sugar stuff anyway
Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I understand USA bread tastes sweet compared to UK bread. You may want to do a bread comparison
Good idea, my friend! Maybe... I love the UK bread more than in the US. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I'm not 100% sure if it's just different wording of some of the ingredients.Or totally different ingredients.
It's probably a little of both! Thank you for your comment and for watching the video, friend. 🤍 Jess
E211 = Sodium benzoate we call it E211 you call it by its true name.
Thank you for the insight, my friend! You're fantastic 🤍 Jess
WOW hard to believe all the items brand name's.
Right, it was very cool to find the same brands!
Watch Harry and Joe on food wars. Peace from Wolverhampton England
Fabulous, thank you for the insight. Have. A nice Sunday! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Have you tried English mustard? If not be careful, do not slap it on like American mustard.
I have and really enjoy it as well. I'm just an odd one, and I'm okay with that, lol.. 🤍 Jess
Have you watched poisoned the dirty truth about your food ? It's an eye-opener pretty shocking actually . Hope your all well and best wishes😊
We have at WOW! What a wonderful documentary very interesting and eye-opening for sure. Thank you for your comment, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess
hi all 🧑🤝🧑👍
Hello friend! Hope you have a lovely day 🤍 Jess
You guys do eat a lot of corn syrup. I think the US should stop using it because it is so unhealthy. Even if a product costs a little more, you cannot put a price on health. Just found your channel recently and subscribed. Enjoy your time in the UK. Hope you miss us when you go back. Thankyou for your service.
We do, unfortunately! We are definitely changing our diet. Being here has woken us up with all the crap we would eat in the US. Cheers 🤍 Jess
Has to be Colmans Mustard. Try Salad Cream. Far less additives/chemicals/Sugar in English food !!
Agreed on the additives, etc. Something we want to use and consume less of. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
You guys obviously have a very sweet tooth!
Oh yes, we do, unfortunately. We're working on it. 🤍 Jess
Don't buy super market brands. Super Markets are good at selling food buy they're terrible at making them.
Thank you for your insight, my friend! 🤍 Jess
Ok you are yoopers in suffolk well I'm a ipswich boy in west michigan...and I'm warning you prepare for sticker shock when you go back to Michigan much higher. Than uk.... not because of Trump or Biden. But because health care insurance, costs and a bit more for more record profits
For instance KitKat at tesco 83c
KitKat at meijers. $1.80
How funny! It will definitely be such a big shock, I know. My family keeps telling us.
How do you like Michigan? How long have you lived there? Thank you for watching and supporting our channel. 🤍 Jess x
Oreo and Hershey - disgusting!!
The reason most UK foods are of such a high standard, is because of EU regulations. Stupidly, we have now left the EU, so we can expect standards to start slipping soon, especially if the Tory party stay in power.
I completely understand and hope the high quality stays. I love and appreciate the high quality that is offered here over the US. Thank you for your lovely comment, my friend. 🤍 Jess x