... with cows that are fed grain instead of grass so that they grow faster. Cows that are fed grain and pumped with steroids produce meat that is fatty, tender, and very cheap. The great surpluses of grain in the United States provide an efficient way to produce enormous amounts of cheap meat. It then goes through many stages of processing that eliminates its flavor ... . The flavor industry has grown rapidly alongside fast foods. The "flavor factories" located around the New Jersey Turnpike produce over two-thirds of the flavor additives that are used all over America. "Near the freezer was...

• Word Count: 1500
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... with cows that are fed grain instead of grass so that they grow faster. Cows that are fed grain and pumped with steroids produce meat that is fatty, tender, and very cheap. The great surpluses of grain in the United States provide an efficient way to produce enormous amounts of cheap meat. It then goes through many stages of processing that eliminates its flavor ... . The flavor industry has grown rapidly alongside fast foods. The "flavor factories" located around the New Jersey Turnpike produce over two-thirds of the flavor additives that are used all over America. "Near the freezer was...

• Word Count: 1422
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School