Episode 162: A Day in the Life - Noon
About this episode
We continue the three-part series A Day in the Life, spotlighting the common chemistry of morning, noon, and night. Today, a look at the mysterious ingredients in many kitchen staples and the reason why even so-called healthy sweeteners can be toxic.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:36 The Breakfast Club
01:18 Interview: Kitchen Staples
07:41 The Trouble With Fructose
14:27 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Gretchen Kuda Croen, Mia Lobel, Jennifer Dionisio, and Joe Rucker for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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