Swallow This – Joanna Blythman

Description

In Swallow This: Serving Up the Food Industry’s Darkest Secrets, journalist and food industry investigator Joanna Blythman lifts the veil on the food processing industry, revealing what really goes into the products we consume daily. With over 25 years of experience in investigative journalism, Blythman takes readers on a deep dive into the hidden processes behind even the most seemingly innocent foods.

From ready meals and chicken nuggets to washed salads, smoothies, and fruit juices, Blythman uncovers the extensive use of additives, preservatives, and clever labelling that keep us in the dark about what’s in our food. She investigates the baffling science behind ingredients like modified starch and natural flavourings, exposing how food manufacturers manipulate their products to meet consumer expectations, often without disclosing the real story.

The book pulls back the curtain on the food industry’s most well-kept secrets, highlighting the contrast between our idealised view of food preparation and the hidden industrial methods behind the scenes. Blythman’s access to suppliers, factories, and insiders gives her a unique, eye-opening perspective that is both alarming and enlightening.