food additives

"An . . . account of the legal battles, insidious marketing campaigns, and cutting-edge food science that have brought us to our current public health crisis. Hooked lays out all that the food industry is doing to exploit and deepen our addictions, and shows us what we can do so that we can one again seize control"--Provided by publisher.

"[Prior to the passing of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act], Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley set out to ensure food safety. He selected food tasters to test various food additives and preservatives, letting them know that the substances could be harmful or deadly. The tasters were recognized for their courage, and became known as the poison squad"--Provided by publisher.

The author reveals items that we eat, drink, inhale, or put on ourselves that could either kill us, or why they will not.

Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley set out to ensure food safety. He selected food tasters to test various food additives and preservatives, letting them know that the substances could be harmful or deadly. The tasters were recognized for their courage, and became known as the poison squad.

Argues that deception is rampant in the unregulated food industry and asserts that many foods are counterfeit. Foods to avoid and tips to help recognize authentic foods are included.

This book features step-by-step instructions on making colors move while encouraging further exploration on the topic.

Argues that deception is rampant in the unregulated food industry and asserts that many foods are counterfeit. Foods to avoid and tips to help recognize authentic foods are included.

Text and color illustrations explores how sugar affects the body, its chemistry, as well as the history of artificial sweeteners.

Explores food additives.