The food industry relies heavily on corn from "summary" of The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Corn has become the keystone of the modern food industry. It is the primary ingredient in a vast number of processed foods, from soda to salad dressing to hamburgers. The food industry relies on corn not only for its versatility but also for its cheapness. Corn is abundant and inexpensive, thanks in part to government subsidies that encourage its production. Corn has infiltrated the food industry in more ways than one might expect. For example, corn is used to feed the animals that end up on our plates. Cows, pigs, and chickens are all fed corn in enormous quantities, despite the fact that their digestive systems are not designed to process it. This practice has become the norm because corn is a cheap and efficient way to fatten up livestock quickly. In addition to feeding ...
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