Mark Schatzker

Mark Schatzker is the author of The Dorito Effect and Steak. His award-winning journalism has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler and Best American Travel Writing. He is a field reporter for The Dr. Oz Show as well as a radio columnist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children.

How Fake Food Flavorings are Literally Killing Us: Excerpt from The Dorito Effect

June 10, 2016 Updated March 3rd, 2023

Americans collectively consume about 600 million lbs of fake flavorings every year. We have made whole foods bland and processed junk food more delicious.

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