# Phosphates on The No Agenda Show Phosphates comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tide.md), [Beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md), [Byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cleaning Products](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleaning-products.md), [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Deceptive Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deceptive-advertising.md), [Detergent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detergent.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Velveeta Lawsuit, Kraft Heinz Preservative Claims - **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-28 - **Time:** 2:36:01–2:39:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/velveeta-lawsuit-kraft-heinz-preservative-claims.md A Florida woman is suing Kraft Heinz, alleging that Velveeta Shells & Cheese takes longer than the advertised "three and a half minutes" to prepare. The hosts argue this is a "smokescreen" for a more serious federal ruling regarding Kraft's claims of having "no artificial preservatives," which a judge recently allowed to proceed due to the presence of synthetic citric acid. Keywords: [velveeta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/velveeta.md), [kraft heinz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft-heinz.md), [deceptive advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deceptive-advertising.md), citric acid, sodium phosphate ### Lithium Iron Phosphate and Sodium-Ion Battery Technology - **Episode:** [1647: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-31 - **Time:** 35:53–38:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb/chapter/lithium-iron-phosphate-and-sodium-ion-battery-technology.md Chinese automaker BYD is utilizing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are noted for being more stable and durable than traditional lithium-ion cells. Additionally, reports from Deutsche Welle highlight the development of sodium-ion or "salt" batteries as a cheaper, non-explosive alternative for electric vehicles. These advancements suggest China is pulling ahead in battery technology by reducing reliance on rare earth minerals. Keywords: [byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), lithium iron phosphate, salt batteries, ev technology, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Laundry Detergent Tips and Liquid Formulations - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 1:52:02–1:56:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/laundry-detergent-tips-and-liquid-formulations.md A technical tip for laundry and dishwasher detergent advises always using liquid over powder. The speaker explains that after the EPA banned phosphates, manufacturers could not make the new, effective cleaning chemicals into a stable powder, making liquid the only effective option in the United States. Keywords: [tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tide.md), colgate palmolive, laundry detergent, [phosphates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phosphates.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), liquid soap ### EU Health Committee Targets Phosphate Additives in Kebabs - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 46:14–52:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/eu-health-committee-targets-phosphate-additives-in-kebabs.md The European Parliament's Health Committee is considering a ban on phosphate additives in frozen kebab meat, citing links to heart disease. The move has sparked outrage in Germany and among kebab vendors who use the additives for moisture and flavor. The hosts speculate that the phosphate story may be a media distraction from the glyphosate renewal or a targeted move against Turkish food culture. Keywords: phosphate, kebabs, [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), health committee, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [shawarma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shawarma.md) ### Tide Commercial, Liquid Detergent Tips - **Episode:** [886: Exodus of Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-15 - **Time:** 2:41:07–2:46:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery/chapter/tide-commercial-liquid-detergent-tips.md The hosts discuss a Tide commercial that they perceive as pushing "gender-neutral" themes. This leads to a substantive tip from John Dvorak regarding laundry: always use liquid detergent instead of powder. Dvorak explains that since the EPA banned phosphates, the new cleaning chemicals cannot be easily turned into powder, making liquid formulations significantly more effective for modern washing machines. Keywords: [tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tide.md), liquid detergent, [phosphates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phosphates.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), washing machine, colgate palmolive ### Taco Bell Beef Quality and Signature Recipe - **Episode:** [283: Farsi Farce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-03 - **Time:** 1:15:10–1:18:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce/chapter/taco-bell-beef-quality-and-signature-recipe.md Taco Bell launched a marketing campaign to defend its "seasoned beef," which it claims is 88% premium beef and 12% "signature recipe." The hosts examine the ingredients in the signature recipe, noting the presence of silicon dioxide (sand) and sodium phosphates, which the company defends as FDA-approved and common in household spices. Keywords: [taco bell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taco-bell.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), silicon dioxide, sodium phosphate, [beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md) ### Dishwashing Detergents, Phosphates and Liquid vs Powder - **Episode:** [23: Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/23-vasectomies-and-the-fountain-of-youth.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-23 - **Time:** 38:44–42:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/23-vasectomies-and-the-fountain-of-youth/chapter/dishwashing-detergents-phosphates-and-liquid-vs-powder.md A review of "Wave" biodegradable dishwashing gel from Costco leads to a broader discussion on the effectiveness of cleaning products. John C. Dvorak shares industry insights regarding how environmental laws removing phosphates made powdered detergents less effective. This shift necessitated the move to liquid detergents, which can hold the chemicals required for modern cleaning standards. Keywords: [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [detergent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detergent.md), [phosphates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phosphates.md), environmental laws, [procter & gamble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/procter-gamble.md), [cleaning products](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleaning-products.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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