Processed Foods History:

1910s to 1950s

Let’s step back in time and see exactly how we became a society where fast, high-fat, processed food is so popular.

1910

Nathan’s original restaurant, circa 1920
Coney Island, New York

Trans fats were invented in the 1890s and entered the food supply in the 1910s. Some processed foods became available as early as the 1910s:

• Nathan’s hot dogs
• Aunt Jemima syrup
• Hellmann’s mayonnaise
• Oreo cookies
• Crisco
• Marshmallow Fluff Continue reading →

Processed Foods History:

1960s to Today

Let’s continue exploring our journey from real food to processed food and (hopefully) back to real food!

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1 OF THE PROCESSED FOODS HISTORY, 1910s to 1950s

1960

The ’60s focused on radical change and experimentation, even in the culinary arena: Julia Child taught us how to make the perfect French omelet; ethnic foods were hot; vegetarianism was catching on; fondue parties were all the rage; and we returned to the outdoor cooking of our ancestors – on the backyard barbecue grill. Continue reading →