The Industrial Palate
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ How Food Shaped the Machines of the Modern Age
By Itumo Daniel Chinedu
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In The Industrial Palate, you'll explore the fascinating intersection between food production and the rise of industrialization. This book uncovers how the demands of feeding a rapidly growing population during the industrial revolution led to innovations in machinery, mass production, and transportation. From mechanized farming tools to the creation of processed foods, the evolution of food technologies reflects the industrialization that transformed economies and societies.
The Industrial Palate also examines how food influences modern engineering and technological design. From the development of refrigeration and packaging to the role of food logistics in global trade, food and machines have been deeply intertwined throughout history. This book is a tribute to the engineers and inventors who shaped the modern food systems we rely on today, as well as a look at how food continues to inspire innovation in an increasingly automated world.