Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives & 25 Food

Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives & 25 Food Products

In the bestselling tradition ofÂ The ElementsÂ andÂ Salt Sugar Fat, an unprecedented visual exploration of what is really inside our food, setting the record straight on the controversial and fascinating science of chemical and synthetic additives in processed foodâ‚¬"from Twinkies and McNuggets to organic protein bars and healthy shakes.

Whatâ‚¬sÂ reallyÂ in your food?

Weâ‚¬ve all read the ingredients label on the back of a can, box, or bag from the grocery store. But what do all those mysterious-sounding chemicals and additives actually do?

Focusing on 75 of the most common food additives and 25 ordinary food products that contain them, acclaimed photographer Dwight Eschliman and science writer Steve Ettlinger demystify the contents of processed food. Together they reveal what each additive looks like, where it comes from, and how and why it is used.

Essential for everyone who is concerned about the wholesomeness of their diet or merely curious about â‚¬Å“polysorbate 60â‚¬Â or â‚¬Å“tertiary butylhydroquinone,â‚¬ÂÂ IngredientsÂ is a visually and scientificallyÂ stunningÂ journey from ketchup to Cool Whip.

Youâ‚¬ll be surprised at what you find.

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Ingredients focuses on processed food additives from acesulfame potassium to xanthan gum, including artificial and natural flavorings, sweeteners, colorings, preservatives, thickeners, emulsifiers, dessicants, and more.

It also shows what is inside Amy's Burrito Especial, Campbell's Chunky Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, Doritos Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips, Dr. Pepper, General Mills Raisin Nut Bran, Hebrew National Beef Franks, Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Light Dressing, Hostess Twinkies, Klondike Reese's Ice Cream Bars, Kraft Cool Whip Original, Kraft Singles - American Skim Milk Fat Free, McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties, Nabisco Wheat Thins, Naked Green Machine 100% Juice Smoothie, Nestle Coffee-Mate Fat Free The Original Coffee Creamer, Ocean Spray Cran-Grape Juice Drink, Oroweat Healthy Multi-Grain Bread, PowerBar Performance Energy Bar Oatmeal Raisin, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Strawberries and Cream, Red Bull Energy Drink, Snickers Bar, Trident Perfect Peppermint Sugar Free Gum, and Vlasic Ovals Hamburger Dill Chips.
Country USA
Brand Regan Arts.
Manufacturer Regan Arts.
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-09-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781941393314

Country	USA
Brand	Regan Arts.
Manufacturer	Regan Arts.
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-09-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781941393314

Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives & 25 Food Products

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