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More copies of this ISBN:Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated Intby Steve Ettlinger
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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 lossand determined to find out. From the phosphate mines in Idaho to the oil fields in China, Twinkie, Deconstructed demystifies some of the most common processed food ingredientswhere they come from, how they are made, how they are usedand why. Beginning at the source (hint: they're often more closely linked to rock and petroleum than any of the four food groups), we follow each Twinkie ingredient through the process of being crushed, baked, fermented, refined, and/or reacted into a totally unrecognizable goo or powderall for the sake of creating a simple snack cake. An insightful exploration of the modern food industry, if you've ever wondered what you're eating when you consume foods containing mono- and diglycerides or calcium sulfate (the latter a food-grade equivalent of plaster of paris), this book is for you. Review:"You will never read a label the same way again." Newsweek "[A] delightful romp through the food processing industry." Publishers Weekly "Everything you ever wanted to know about the ingredients in a Twinkie but were afraid to ask. . . . A fascinating global tale." Andy Smith, editor in chief, Oxford Companion to Food and Drink in America About the AuthorSteve Ettlinger, author of six books, has long been fascinated with everyday consumer products, from hardware to beer. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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