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Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What America Eats
Twinkie Deconstructed My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown Mined and Manipulated into What America Eats - Yes, Mined
Author: Steve Ettlinger
A pop-science journey into the surprising ingredients found in most common packaged foods — Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he didn’t have a clue as to what most of the ingredients on the labels mean. So when his young daughter asked, “Daddy, what’s polysorbate 60?” he was at a loss—and ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780452289284
ISBN-10: 0452289289
Publication Date: 2/26/2008
Pages: 304
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3.1 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Mahala avatar reviewed Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What America Eats on + 192 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a very interesting read. I am always interested in where foods come from and how they are made. I have alot of allergies and so it is always important to know what exactly is in my food! The more I read about processed foods the more I avoid them! This one is worth the read!
4fabfelines avatar reviewed Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What America Eats on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
good book, very detailed in descriptions on what goes into the little snack cake that will not expire.
I will never look a polysorbate 60 the same way again.
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