Nabisco’s Oreo Sparks Debate with Viral Blowtorch Video

A recent viral video has taken social media by storm, showcasing Oreo biscuits remaining intact even after being subjected to a blowtorch for approximately 30 seconds. This unusual resilience has sparked widespread concerns and discussions among netizens about the ingredients used in Oreos, with some claiming that the biscuit contains compounds as addictive as cocaine.

The Video Making Waves

Shared extensively on social media platform X, the video highlights the seeming durability of the biscuits under high heat. This unexpected outcome has led to numerous comments and speculations about the composition of Oreo cookies.

Scrutinizing the Ingredients

One user took to X to dissect the familiar treat’s ingredients, listing them as:

• Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [Vitamin B1], riboflavin [Vitamin B2], folic acid)
• Sugar
• Palm oil
• Soybean and/or canola oil
• Cocoa (processed with alkali)
• High fructose corn syrup
• Leavening agents (baking soda and/or calcium phosphate)
• Salt
• Soy lecithin
• Artificial flavor

Intriguingly, the post draws attention to the compound within Oreos that some claim has addictive properties akin to cocaine, attributed to a “secret sugar recipe” combined with vanilla extract and vegetable shortening.

Reactions and Speculations Fueling the Conversation

Social media users have not held back in their reactions. While some expressed humor, others shared disappointment over changes in the recipe attributed to shifts in manufacturing locations. One user lamented, “I quit eating them when they changed the recipe about five years ago when they closed the original bakery in NY state. The cookie is rock hard now; all made in Mexico since 2021. Terrible.”

Some users joked about the biscuit’s unexpected heat resistance, while others expressed resolve never to consume Oreos again, citing concerns over “weird added ingredients.”

The debate persists as Nabisco remains discreet about the chemical makeup of the beloved biscuit, particularly the components of the white cream filling, maintaining their recipe’s secrecy.