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Real Food/Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do about It

✍️ Olmsted, Larry
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🏛 Algonquin Books 📅 2017 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781616207410

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"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited."

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This title offers a stark examination of food industry deceptions, appealing to skeptics of corporate agriculture and advocates for transparency. It is not suited for readers seeking simple recipes or culinary inspiration, nor for those comfortable with the status quo of processed goods. The sparse cataloging suggests a focus on argument over narrative flair, making it best for those willing to engage with dense, critical content regarding food provenance and labeling ethics.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This title offers a stark examination of food industry deceptions, appealing to skeptics of corporate agriculture and advocates for transparency. It is not suited for readers seeking simple recipes or culinary inspiration, nor for those comfortable with the status quo of processed goods. The sparse cataloging suggests a focus on argument over narrative flair, making it best for those willing to engage with dense, critical content regarding food provenance and labeling ethics.

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