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What Is Bologna Made Of? Check 1st comment

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In the final assessment, the “mystery” of bologna is a mystery of our own making. We fear the processing because it reflects our own distance from the food on our plates. If we were to hold a magnifying glass up to any heavily processed food—from the chicken nuggets in the freezer to the hot dogs at a barbecue—we would likely find the same degree of transformation. Bologna is simply the most visible and iconic example of this shift. It is a humble, regulated, and historically rooted food that has survived the transition from the butcher shop to the factory floor. Whether you love it or whether you fear it, the bologna in your sandwich is exactly what it claims to be: a simple, mass-produced product that serves its purpose in the rhythm of our modern lives.

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