Addictive Food

Some food experts say that large food companies are using salt, sugar, and fat to make us addicted to their product. Within food companies, product designers often strive to add the right proportion of salt, sugar, and fat to achieve a “bliss point” at which consumers most enjoy eating their product.

 What is your favorite packaged food? What is in the food that you believe might make it enjoyable? Do you think companies are taking advantage of your body’s physiology and taste preferences to make you addicted to their product?