159 pages
English language
Published Nov. 12, 2015
159 pages
English language
Published Nov. 12, 2015
"Sugar is one of the most beloved substances consumed by humans, and also one of the most reviled. It has come to dominate our diets--whether in candy, desserts, soft drinks or even bread and pasta sauces--for better and for worse. This fascinating history of this addictive ingredient reveals its incredible value as a global commodity and explores its darker legacies of slavery and widespread obesity."--Dust jacket.