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The History of Processed Food: From Gelatin Powder to Spam
This podcast discusses the history of processed food, from gelatin powder's invention in the 19th century to the repackaging of World War II food supplies and the creation of products like Spam and condensed soups for American consumers.
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The rise of processed food can trace its origins back to the overstock of World War II food supplies that were repackaged and rearranged to serve American consumers.
21:57 - 26:17 (04:20)
Summary
The rise of processed food can trace its origins back to the overstock of World War II food supplies that were repackaged and rearranged to serve American consumers. The introduction of dehydrated gelatin powder and dried sheets in the 19th century also contributed to the development of processed food.