EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info)
from Info On The Go · host Alex Besss
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Send us Fan Mail The Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info) tells the remarkable story of William A. Mitchell, the little-known food scientist whose inventions quietly transformed the way millions of people eat and drink. From the fluffy convenience of Cool Whip to the space-age appeal of Tang and the explosive surprise of Pop Rocks, Mitchell helped pioneer a new era of engineered convenience foods. This episode explores how one chemist working behind the scenes at General Foods helpe...
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