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FDA Considers Redefining Chocolate
shewfig writes "The US Food and Drug Administration is considering redefining 'chocolate' to allow substitution of vegetable oil ($0.70/lb.) for cocoa butter ($2.30/lb.), and whey protein for dry whole milk. There are already standard terms to differentiate these products from chocolate, such as 'chocolatey' and 'chocolate-flavored.' The change was requested by the industry group Chocolate Manufacturers of America. Leading the resistance to this change is high-end chocolate maker Guittard, with significant grass-roots support from the Candyblog. The FDA is taking consumer comments until April 25. Here is the FDA page on the proposed change, which oddly enough does not say what the proposed change is."
> You could call it that but you'd have to start calling Lexus a rebranded Toyota.
Well, IMO, that is exactly what they are.
The example that comes to mind is Acura (specifically the NSX) - it's not called that in some countries and it is simply Honda (NSX).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura
I don't see why Lexus should be any different...
Max.
Lexus cars ARE Toyotas. Every single "Lexus" car you see has it's exact same model here in Japan with a Toyota badge on it. Only in the last year or so have they started making "Lexus" specific models and been selling them here in Japan. Want some examples of "Lexus" cars? Harrier, Windom, Aristo, Soarer... the list goes on and on... Google any one of the cars I mentioned with the word "Toyota" in front of them and look at the pictures...
I can go buy a Windom, Aristo, or Soarer for less than $3000USD right now. They're just rebranded Toyotas.
I constantly see idiots over here in the military that put Lexus badges on thier Aristo or Soarer. Bunch of idiots. Anyone who would pay $60,000USD for a brand new car that normally sells for $18,000USD just because it has a "L" on it instead of a "T" is a moron.
Been bugging me for years...
"Freedom in the USA is not the ability to do what you want. It is the ability to stop others from doing what THEY want"
with different engines and not just different trim
With different rocker covers. Rather like Volvo and Renault. One casting different between both engines (oh, and the mounting holes are drilled slightly differently).
I noticed that as I expanded my palate, my tastes changed.
Of course they did. With an expanded palate your oral and nasal cavities are bound to be much smaller, which impacts your ability to properly smell and taste. You should really see a doctor about this.
USE HOT GRITS WITH STATUE OF NATALIE PORTMAN (NAKED AND PETRIFIED)
I have lived in japan for almost 13 years.
Like I said, the lexus brand just started selling here. Previously, you could buy one of the cars I mentioned for under $20,000.
And don't even get me started on Skylines..... I'd never pay more than $500 for one of those.
"Freedom in the USA is not the ability to do what you want. It is the ability to stop others from doing what THEY want"
Like I said, the lexus brand just started selling here.
Are you dense? I agreed with you so far, they were initially sold under the Toyota brand just in Japan, and always under the Lexus brand in the rest of the world.
As for the same car (with the same configuration) that sells for $60000 in the US selling for < $18,000 in Japan, how about some links?
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