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 20th 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: To Contact Show:  [email protected] The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store.  Search under Food Labels Revealed. 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/