FLR 018: Wondering What's in Wonder Bread?

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  Ethoxylated mono and diglycerides

The subject of this podcast’s investigation is bread, “the staff of life” and America’s favorite staple.  We’ll take a look at the most popular bread of the 20^th century; how white bread emerged as the most prized food of the masses; the link between medicine, vitamins, and bread; and I’ll reveal the ingredients of 4 grocery breads from the unhealthiest to the healthiest.  Finally, we’ll get a glimpse at a new product hitting the grocery store shelves.

Show Notes:

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References:

Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud by Bee Wilson

http://tinyurl.com/ydcake9y

BAKERpedia [online resource for ingredients used in the baking industry]

http://bakerpedia.com/