EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 56 MIN
BOBP 144: Sweet and Low: A Family Story
from The Brothers on Books Podcast · host Jack and Alex Allweil
A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts. If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below. https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil Or the following code at checkout RNSN6VAYNK A link to the book can be found below: Sweet and Low: A Family Story: Cohen, Rich: 9780374272296: Amazon.com: Books
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A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts.&...
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