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feeflebrief's review
4.0
Pretty fun and kinda interesting, in spite of being sensationalistic. If anything, it is good food for thought and you can always research the topics if you have doubts or want other points of view.
cris_bookreader's review
3.0
Before you take a bite of that Slim Jim, or that yummy Hostess Lemon Fruit Pie, or chew a piece of Orbit White Gum, have you ever thought about what you're eating or ever wonder how it keeps your teeth so clean? How about that Axe deodorant you're about to put on before going out on your fancy date? Ever thought about what might actually be in that stuff that supposedly makes you so irresistible? DiJusto asks exactly that in his book, This is What You Just Put in Your Mouth, along with 25 other food items and even things that don't belong in your mouth.
What you won't find in this book are any uncovered food conspiracies made during his inquiries. Instead, you'll witness the process it takes to get answers, the run around he received before finding someone helpful, and receive a scientific breakdown about the ingredients that make up coffee, Cool Whip, and A1 Steak Sauce, Febreze, Playdoh, Triple Paste Diaper Cream, among others. DiJusto investigates out of pure curiosity and you'll follow along on his seven-year quest to find answers to food and products we very often use and haven't yet stopped to think about what might actually be in this stuff.
What you won't find in this book are any uncovered food conspiracies made during his inquiries. Instead, you'll witness the process it takes to get answers, the run around he received before finding someone helpful, and receive a scientific breakdown about the ingredients that make up coffee, Cool Whip, and A1 Steak Sauce, Febreze, Playdoh, Triple Paste Diaper Cream, among others. DiJusto investigates out of pure curiosity and you'll follow along on his seven-year quest to find answers to food and products we very often use and haven't yet stopped to think about what might actually be in this stuff.
sunscour's review
4.0
Interesting....
Very well written, clever dialogue.
A fun read for a serious subject.
Very well written, clever dialogue.
A fun read for a serious subject.
sjj169's review
3.0
Ever wonder what's in your food?
I have. I'm an inquiring mind. Or maybe I just like having random tidbits in my head to gross out my friends while they are eating.
This book will ruin most of your favorite food like items forever.
For instance: Did you know that chocolate cordial cherries have a chemical that starts digesting your food before you even eat it?
I bet Lucy didn't know that.
A bunch of this I already know because I tend to obsess about things and I read about 50 food books in the last two years in order to freak myself out about everything I eat. Sometimes the healthy stuff just doesn't taste good though. Bring on the chemicals!
There is a story about Cheeseburger flavored Doritos in this book that kinda freaked even me out. Luckily, I never ate those.
There's even a segment on what's in Alpo. So you can gross your dog out while he is eating it. After you pry the cat turd from his mouth so you can feed him said dog food.
And finally! Guess what is the most healthiest thing you put in your mouth chemical wise in this book?!
Beer. See I always knew beer could do no wrong.
If you like knowing what you are eating. Or just like random facts, pick up this little book. It does not have this though.
It should have had that.
I received a copy of this book from blogging for books in exchange for an honest review.
I have. I'm an inquiring mind. Or maybe I just like having random tidbits in my head to gross out my friends while they are eating.
This book will ruin most of your favorite food like items forever.
For instance: Did you know that chocolate cordial cherries have a chemical that starts digesting your food before you even eat it?
I bet Lucy didn't know that.
A bunch of this I already know because I tend to obsess about things and I read about 50 food books in the last two years in order to freak myself out about everything I eat. Sometimes the healthy stuff just doesn't taste good though. Bring on the chemicals!
There is a story about Cheeseburger flavored Doritos in this book that kinda freaked even me out. Luckily, I never ate those.
There's even a segment on what's in Alpo. So you can gross your dog out while he is eating it. After you pry the cat turd from his mouth so you can feed him said dog food.
And finally! Guess what is the most healthiest thing you put in your mouth chemical wise in this book?!
Beer. See I always knew beer could do no wrong.
If you like knowing what you are eating. Or just like random facts, pick up this little book. It does not have this though.
It should have had that.
I received a copy of this book from blogging for books in exchange for an honest review.
katsmiao's review
4.0
Very interesting, highly entertaining, and at the same time pretty gross.
The book that makes you go "hmmmm" as you're eating certain things. Well written, in a humerous and entertaining style. Well researched.
The book that makes you go "hmmmm" as you're eating certain things. Well written, in a humerous and entertaining style. Well researched.
madetofly's review
5.0
This book goes through everyday items and explains just what it is inside them. My personal favorite bit was about pre-digested cherry cordials, but everything in this book is interesting and fun to learn.
I appreciated the tone of the book. It was written to be fun and entertaining and not in a way just meant to scare people off of the products. Even if there are a few times you second guess products you use. In the end, you probably won't walk away forever scarred by what you read.
I would highly recommend this book to just about anyone. I think it's one of those books capable of being enjoyed by a wide range of people.
I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review.
http://hmweasley-blog.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-review-this-is-what-you-just-put.html
I appreciated the tone of the book. It was written to be fun and entertaining and not in a way just meant to scare people off of the products. Even if there are a few times you second guess products you use. In the end, you probably won't walk away forever scarred by what you read.
I would highly recommend this book to just about anyone. I think it's one of those books capable of being enjoyed by a wide range of people.
I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review.
http://hmweasley-blog.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-review-this-is-what-you-just-put.html
giantarms's review
3.0
So, the thing I learned from this book is that I am much harder to disgust than the author.
He's like "THERE IS ARTIFICIAL SPIT IN CHERRY CORDIALS!"
And I am like "Cool! I wish I had a cherry cordial."
So, if knowing this fact about cherry cordials has put you off them, I would be more than happy to take them off your hands.
He's like "THERE IS ARTIFICIAL SPIT IN CHERRY CORDIALS!"
And I am like "Cool! I wish I had a cherry cordial."
So, if knowing this fact about cherry cordials has put you off them, I would be more than happy to take them off your hands.
mrsreads1's review
3.0
Depending on how you look at it, [b:This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?: From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets|22238370|This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth? From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets|Patrick Di Justo|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1417411741s/22238370.jpg|41612295] is either a handy tool for consumers who want to understand where their food and assorted household goods come from...or a nightmare for people who see danger with every six-syllable word.
Di Justo, who wrote the "What's Inside?" article series for Wired magazine that inspired this book, delves into the ingredient lists of your favorite foods - hot pockets, coffee, A1 Steak Sauce...even dog food - and explains what each ingredient is, where it comes from, and what it does. Each item is also accompanied by a "backstory" that details what inspired him to examine that particular food, who he contacted for information, and the sometimes questionable experiments he participated in, all in the name of science.
The book had the potential to become tedious (as it did for the last half-dozen or so chapters that covered items like golf balls and diaper cream), but Di Justo's humor kept the book lighthearted and amusing. The occasional horrified reaction from his wife over his research made me chuckle, as did the rebuffs he received from the PR departments he contacted for information.
I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, bathroom reader-type book who enjoys science and food. If you have a weak stomach, however, steer clear.
Di Justo, who wrote the "What's Inside?" article series for Wired magazine that inspired this book, delves into the ingredient lists of your favorite foods - hot pockets, coffee, A1 Steak Sauce...even dog food - and explains what each ingredient is, where it comes from, and what it does. Each item is also accompanied by a "backstory" that details what inspired him to examine that particular food, who he contacted for information, and the sometimes questionable experiments he participated in, all in the name of science.
The book had the potential to become tedious (as it did for the last half-dozen or so chapters that covered items like golf balls and diaper cream), but Di Justo's humor kept the book lighthearted and amusing. The occasional horrified reaction from his wife over his research made me chuckle, as did the rebuffs he received from the PR departments he contacted for information.
I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, bathroom reader-type book who enjoys science and food. If you have a weak stomach, however, steer clear.