Bread has been one of the most important sources of calories and nutrients across cultures for millennia. But today, most loaves you'll find on supermarket shelves are ultra-processed and contain a cocktail of additives and chemicals. So how did bread go from being a staple containing just flour, yeast, and water to an ultra-processed food? MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: How Ultra-Processed Foods Took Over America And Can Even Pass For Healthy | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECnIMoVxII Are 'Healthy' Drinks Actually Good For You? | Business Insider Explains | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evglHGovEa4 Peloton, The Fitness Craze That Couldn't Last | Business Insider Explains | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-toUdF5wWq4 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - The History Of Ultra-Processed Bread 06:51 - Ingredients In Ultra-Processed Bread 11:44 - Breaking Down Different Kinds Of Ultra-Processed Bread 14:49 - Sugar In Bread 16:41 - Health Risks Of Ultra-Processed Bread 17:24 - The Business Of Bread 19:42 - What To Look For When Buying Bread 22:47 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #bread #processedfoods #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider How Ultra-Processed Bread Took Over America | Ultra-Processed Life | Business Insider