Künstliche Kost

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Nutrition underwent a paradigm shift in the mid-19th century, transforming from an integral part of human life and health into a focus on nutrients. This new understanding, championed by scientists, established a hierarchy of knowledge aimed at rationalizing and improving daily behaviors and traditional eating habits. Science gained dominance over food, the environment, and humanity itself, enhancing food production and fostering the development of new products and markets. As a result, everyday practices were devalued, and food became increasingly disconnected from its cultural roots, leading to the rise of “artificial” foods. This nutrient paradigm continues to influence nutrition today. The book evaluates the long-term effects of this shift, exploring the interplay between science, business, and the state, all promoting their vision of modern consumers. Through nearly one hundred sub-chapters, it narrates the evolution of products, markets, security, and the associated risks and fears surrounding nutrition. In Germany, wars and crises accelerated changes, while peacetime facilitated the mass circulation of innovations. It examines how discussions around nutrition have evolved over the past 180 years, the complexities of technology necessitating new advertising methods, the role of additives, and how regulations have shaped our eating habits. Understanding this history encourages a more critical approach to food choices.