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This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?: From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets
Patrick Di Justo
3.54 AVERAGE
14 reviews for:
This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?: From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets
Patrick Di Justo
3.54 AVERAGE
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.
informative
medium-paced
This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth? by Patrick Di Justo addresses the science of ingredients in everyday products. This book has a lot of science and a lot of humor. It can be read one article at a time. If you are looking for a judgement against an industry or a mandate for change, look elsewhere. If you have an interest in the science of products, this is definitely a book for you.
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2015/03/this-is-what-you-just-put-in-your-mouth.html
Reviewed based on a publisher’s galley received through Edelweiss
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2015/03/this-is-what-you-just-put-in-your-mouth.html
Reviewed based on a publisher’s galley received through Edelweiss
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.
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.
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.
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.
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