Re:How processed foods became so unhealthy
by 99_00 on Thursday June 10, 2021 @07:27PM
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The article isn't worth reading.
The reason is simply economics. Low cost, consumer demand, and one magical ingredient.
Sugar is cheap. Less than a dollar a pound, makes unpalatable low quality ingredients palatable, adds texture, volume, moisture, colour, and might be addictive.
Sugar production was also a major driver of slavery.
The reason is simply economics. Low cost, consumer demand, and one magical ingredient.
Sugar is cheap. Less than a dollar a pound, makes unpalatable low quality ingredients palatable, adds texture, volume, moisture, colour, and might be addictive.
Sugar production was also a major driver of slavery.