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Preservatives: Why Processed Food Lasts So Long

Preservatives are what keep processed food from spoiling—but how do they actually work, and why are...

The Granola Aisle Almost Beat Me — A Granola Recipe

If you read my last post about how to read a food label, you already know how this story starts. I...

Emulsifiers and Stabilizers: Why Processed Food Stays So Smooth and Uniform

In an earlier post, I mentioned emulsifiers and stabilizers in passing. They’re the ingredients that...

Scalded Cornmeal Muffins: The Forgotten Technique That Makes Box Mix Obsolete

One of the things nobody warns you about when you start cutting back on ultra-processed foods is how...