There is an ingredient in PAM Cooking Spray that doesn’t sound very appetizing to me. I served PAM this inquiry to find out more about it…
Dear Cooking Spray Scientists:
I love PAM — not only your cooking spray, but this girl I know with an outrageous body who shares the same name, but let’s stick with why I’m writing. I’m not a connoisseur of cooking spray, but since I use yours, here’s my question for you…
One of the ingredients is PROPELLANT. How did that one get past the FDA? Or was it actually approved by the FAA? Can people really safely put stuff that’s in rocket fuel in things we spray on our foods? The can states that PAM is 100% Natural. I’m comforted that the PROPELLANT is 100% natural, but TURPENTINE is probably 100% natural also and I wouldn’t want that on my food.
Does PROPELLANT have a flavor? Have you ever received reports of anyone lighting a cigarette while spraying a pan and … KABOOM? Please provide me with the poop on PROPELLANT.
Keep the Canola Oil! Ship the PROPELLANT to NASA!
The reply from a Consumer Affairs Representative at ConAgra Foods, makers of PAM, included:
Our products are safe to consume when used as directed. Our products are fully approved by the FDA.
Final Thoughts: The thrust of the response included stuff like: “Your communication concerning our PAM Cooking Spray was most welcome.” “Comments from consumers of our products are always helpful. It is only by meeting your needs that we can continue to be successful. Your feedback will be shared with others in our company.” However, I wanted to hear more about PROPELLANT instead of all that POLITE form letter fluff! Not once was the word PROPELLANT even used in the reply. A coupon for One Free PAM Product was enclosed. While it’s a very thoughtful touch, all I can think of touching my taste buds now is PROPELLANT. For a no-stick cooking spray, it looks like there is one ingredient that will continue to stick with me.
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3 Responses to "Propelling PAM"
Charlotte Craig
August 31, 2011 at 11:58 am
I purchased a 2 can package at Costco which is located 30 miles from my home. One of the cans bubbles extra spray out of the red plastic spray top. I cannot control the amount because it seems to just bleed out. Love the product hate the can delivering it to my cooking pans.
Write The Company
August 31, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Charlotte, that’s a long drive for a couple of cans. At least if you run out of gas, maybe the PROPELLANT can get you to a service station.
Sally
May 19, 2012 at 12:30 am
I like PAM but I and most of my friends have a difficult time handling the new container it is in. (Arthritis) It is too big around and slick on the outside. I have arthritis in my hands and have to use both hands to spray it. Also the can is always greasy. Why? I can wipe it off before I put it back in the pantry and the next time I reach for it the greasy outside of the can is slippery. I am thinking about not using it anymore if the containers are still too hard to use. I still have one can left but will have to give it to someone that can handle it. Please do something about this situation for us arthritis sufferers. Sally