Bonus Episode 1: The Sugar-Free Gummy Bear Disaster and the History of Artificial Sweeteners
What happens when food science tries to create candy without consequences?
In this True Crime Culinary bonus episode, Leah Llach breaks down the infamous sugar-free gummy bear disaster — from the rise of artificial sweeteners and America’s sugar-free craze to the internet reviews that turned one bag of candy into online legend.
Learn the history of sugar substitutes, why sugar alcohols can cause digestive chaos, and how Haribo sugar-free gummy bears became one of the funniest food failures on the internet.
Perfect for listeners who love food history, strange internet culture, psychology, and…
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