The Unsweetened History and Technology of Sugar

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The Unsweetened History and Technology of Sugar

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Mar 22, 2017

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The demand for sugar has driven over a thousand years of greed, tragedy, political power shifts, and technological innovation. We won't sugarcoat it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 22, 2017

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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The Unsweetened History and Technology of Sugar

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