What food companies don't want you to know
The host explains his unconventional habit of eating Doritos for breakfast by linking it to the science of umami and MSG, which he also finds in wholesome foods like miso soup.summaryHe reveals that food engineers use MSG to trick the brain into craving protein-rich savory flavors, allowing cheap, processed snacks to satisfy evolutionary hunger signals.summaryMSG (Monosodium Glutamate) was originally marketed to help poor farmers elevate simple meals like rice and vegetables, but is now heavily used in processed foods like Doritos.takeaway
