Eating fat satisfies the appetite, even if the body is hungry for nutrients. Since many fast foods are nutritionally lacking, fat is a cheap way to compensate. Sugar is desirable. read more
There are many reasons why fast food contains fat, sugar and salt. Two most common reasons are a. These ingredients are cheap. b. They make the food taste good and addictive. read more
Adding sweetness to certain foods improves the taste of an otherwise less palatable or less popular food. Sugar also interacts with certain flavors to improve those flavors. The problem is that significant amounts of sugar are being added to pretty much every processed food. Colors and Flavors. Sugar is a key component to color and flavor. read more