Okay, let’s take one example from the whole story, which might not be the best example or best idea, and kill the whole point of listing ingredients because of that. For me the bigger issue are the GM foods. If the propellents can be changed at will due to availabiity, cost, etc. then fine, explain that to me and move on. No need to be an ass while doing so. How about listing the propellents like they do oils on the list of ingredients which are commonly listed similar to “cottonseed and/or sunflower oil” because they use them interchangably. Aren’t oils also arbitrarily changed based on cost and availability? Why is this any different? Because the propellent isn’t directly consumed? Then why is it listed in the ingredients at all?
Just because you’re happy to go along with whatever the government tells you is fine doesn’t mean that everyone else should be. I’m still not seeing what the big deal of listing all ingredients is. But you’re free to complain about me wanting to know them.
I'm not trusting the government. I'm trusting the food manufacturers. From experience, I know how seriously they take these matters.
They are not in the business of killing their customers. They prefer them alive, making repeat purchases.