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Mentioned in 7 episodes
The Dorito Effect
The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor
Book • 2016
In 'The Dorito Effect', Mark Schatzker examines the impact of industrialized food production on the flavor of food.
Since the 1940s, agricultural practices have resulted in larger, cheaper, but blander food.
Simultaneously, technological advancements have enabled the creation of artificial flavors to compensate for this loss.
Schatzker argues that this interference with the natural chemical language of flavor has led to increased consumption of low-quality, highly craveable but nutritionally empty foods, contributing to health crises such as obesity and related diseases.
The book suggests a return to eating real, flavorful food as a solution to these health issues.
Since the 1940s, agricultural practices have resulted in larger, cheaper, but blander food.
Simultaneously, technological advancements have enabled the creation of artificial flavors to compensate for this loss.
Schatzker argues that this interference with the natural chemical language of flavor has led to increased consumption of low-quality, highly craveable but nutritionally empty foods, contributing to health crises such as obesity and related diseases.
The book suggests a return to eating real, flavorful food as a solution to these health issues.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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Shawn Stevenson in relation to the impact of processed foods on our palates and health.
Shawn Stevenson in relation to the impact of processed foods on our palates and health.
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Chris Van Tulleken as a book that influenced research on flavoring and artificial sweetness.
Chris Van Tulleken as a book that influenced research on flavoring and artificial sweetness.
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Mentioned by Arjun Singh as the author of a book exploring the relationship between our brains and food.
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Josh Clark in relation to the discussion on corn and its role in ultra-processed foods.
Josh Clark in relation to the discussion on corn and its role in ultra-processed foods.
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