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Baking Powder Wars

Baking Powder Wars

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 930

  • Mar 26, 2021 6:00 pm
  • 52:49 mins
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More than 500 baking powder companies warred for dominance in the US at the end of the 19th century. And, we examine the flavor of umami and how MSG fits into the picture.

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Baking Powder Wars

43 MINS

By the end of 19th century, there were 534 baking powder companies in the United States and they were at war.

By the end of 19th century, there were 534 baking powder companies in the United States and they were at war.

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The 5th Basic Flavor

10 MINS

Umami, the mysterious fifth basic flavor, wasn’t identified until the early 1900s.

Umami, the mysterious fifth basic flavor, wasn’t identified until the early 1900s.

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