Description
2023 book by Chris van Tulleken
Technical
Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food... and Why Can't We Stop? is a 2023 non-fiction book by the British doctor Chris van Tulleken. It was published by Cornerstone Press in 2023. A paperback edition was published in 2024 by Penguin Books, with an extra chapter. It discusses ultra-processed food (UPF) and its effects on human health.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
butterynuttycaramelizedvanilla-likefruity
Wine Analogy
Like mass-produced boxed wine with artificial flavor enhancers
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to instant coffee with synthetic creamers
Perfume Analogy
Similar to cheap synthetic fragrances with overpowering single notes
Culinary Applications
Instant noodlesJapanCreates shelf-stable, quickly rehydratable product
Breakfast cerealsUnited StatesAllows for extrusion shaping and long preservation
Processed cheeseSwitzerlandEnables melt consistency and extended shelf life
Dietary
VeganVegetariansoydairy derivativesartificial colors