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Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It,” describes food fraud, and how to find “real” food in the marketplace. episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 21, 2018 · 28 MIN

Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It,” describes food fraud, and how to find “real” food in the marketplace.

from Food Sleuth Radio · host Dan Hemmelgarn

Do you know the foods that are most likely to be mislabeled or incorrectly identified on menus and grocery shelves? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It.” From dried grass clippings in oregano to cellulose in grated Parmesan cheese, Olmsted reviews some of the most common frauds in the food and restaurant marketplace. He reveals how consumers can avoid being tricked, and shares tips to find and enjoy “real” food. Calling all foodies, sushi lovers, and olive oil aficionados. Related website: www.realfoodfakefood.com

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