Beyond Binge Eating What’s REALLY in Your Food? Ex-Food Technologist Shares Inside Look at Industry
In this episode, we sit down with Min Tan, a former food technologist turned UX designer, who spent over a decade behind the scenes of the food industry.
Min reveals truths about ultra-processed foods, deceptive marketing tactics, and the science behind food cravings—insights that will change the way you see what’s on your plate.
Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:
What’s really in your chicken nuggets? The surprising ingredients that make up this processed favorite.
Food marketing deception: How companies manipulate labels and advertising to make unhealthy food seem "healthy."
The science of ultra-processed foods: Why additives, preservatives, and emulsifiers are used—and which ones to avoid.
The hidden dangers of sausages: What goes into commercially made sausages and why Min steers clear of them.
How the food industry changed Min’s eating habits: From processed food to fresh, real ingredients—what he eats now.
If you’ve ever questioned what’s in your food or why certain products are so addictive, this episode will open your eyes to the reality of the food industry.
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00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Min’s background as a food technologist
02:50 - What does a food technologist do? The science behind food processing
05:30 - Food marketing
09:00 - Quality control
11:00 - Taste and sense in quality control
12:30 - Supertasters
14:00 - Ingredients and preservatives Min Tans avoids
15:40 - How Min Tan's nutrition has changed after working in the food industry
17:15 - Why Min Tan doesn't eat chicken sausages or chicken nuggets
17:45 - the unsavory truth about the making of chicken nuggets
19:30 - The role of fat, fillers, and texture enhancers in processed meats
23:15 - How chicken sausages are made
27:20 - Why Min left the food industry and transitioned into tech
31:30 - Min’s upcoming book and its mission to bring a balanced perspective about the food industry
33:00 - Min's perspective on "helpful"/neutral ingredients versus truly exploitative ingredients and marketing tactics of the food industry
37:10 - Where to connect with Min for more insights
#ultraprocessedfoods #foodtechnologist #foodindustry
Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.