Shmoo Review: Twinkie, Deconstructed
Posted by jenniferhughes on Apr 12, 2007 · Member since Aug 2006 · 1828 posts
Anyone read the Vegan Lunchbox's review of Twinkie, Deconstructed?
I also heard something about it on an NPR podcast (at least I think that where it was...)
From Jennifer McCann's Shmoo Review:
"Even though Ettlinger chose to focus on the Twinkie because of its popularity and long list of ingredients, the additives and chemicals he describes are present in a vast number of the foods on our grocery store shelves -- yes, even some of the vegan ones."
Eek... I've got to read it now!
Anyone have this book? How was it?
I do not have this book, but the Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan does almost the same thing, he also lets the audience in on a little secret ingredient in chicken mcnuggets: butane, i.e. lighter fluid to preserve freshness. Scary.
omg i am reading the omnivore's dilemma - i remember that butane thing! gross omg ! i am so glad i don't eat meat ;D