Food Product Design

This was the most interesting article to me because it was on food. I love food and love watching the food network channel. I think it is because I'm Italian. I thought the statistics about ninety percent of americans income goes to food was very interesting. The flavor industry gained an amazing income of one point four billion dollars. I also learned a lot about how food companies try to appeal to the consumers with fake products. Using artificial flavoring and chemicals to make it seem more attractive. For example how the fries are always tasting exactly the same. I also took a liking to the part about french fries and disliked how they bashed them. I understand McDonald fries are fake and bad for you but I think they are awesome and taste. I think that we pretty much get what we pay for. It is dirt cheap and appeals to audiences so its probably not good for you. This article also reminded me of a book I read in eight grade named Welcome to the Jungle. It was about food production in the great depression. Looks and flavor are the two main points these companies target and it seems to be working.