INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Mel scours the internet to find recent news stories about the American food system, which are posted at the Food Labels Revealed Podcast page on Facebook.  Four stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of ultra-processed foods, butter made out of air, meat and type 2 diabetes, and re-invented Doritos … a little healthier. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: The Guardian, “20 Ways to Cut Down on UPFs While Still Eating What You Love www.theguardian.com /lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/05/the-experts-dietitians-on-20-ways-to-cut-down-on-upfs-while-still-eating-what-you-love Smithsonian Magazine, “New Butter Made from Carbon Dioxide” www.smithsonianmag.com /smart-news/new-butter-made-from-carbon-dioxide-tastes-like-the-real-dairy-product-startup-says-180984717/ Science Daily, “Red and Processed Meat Consumption Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk” www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2024/08/240820221808.htm Mirror, Doritos Makes Huge Change to Popular Flavors www.mirror.co.uk /money/doritos-makes-huge-change-popular-33868638 Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod.