Baking Powder Wars

Baking Powder WarsConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 930

Mar 26, 2021 • 53m

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.

Episode Segments

Baking Powder WarsMar 26, 202143mBy 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.

The 5th Basic FlavorMar 26, 202110mUmami, 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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