How ultra-processed bread took over America
Bread has been one of the most important sources of calories and nutrients across cultures for millennia. But today, most loaves you find in the supermarket are ultra-processed and contain a cocktail of additives and chemicals. So how did bread go from being a staple containing just flour, yeast, and water to an ultra-processed food?
Bread has been one of the most important sources of calories and nutrients across cultures for millennia. But today, most loaves you find in the supermarket are ultra-processed and contain a cocktail of additives and chemicals. So how did bread go from being a staple containing just flour, yeast, and water to an ultra-processed food?