In corn, I think I've found the key to the American food chain. If you look at a fast-food meal, a McDonald's meal, virtually all the carbon in it - and what we eat is mostly carbon - comes from corn.

Summary

This quote by Michael Pollan highlights the significant role of corn in the American food industry. It emphasizes how corn has become a fundamental component of the American diet, particularly in fast food meals like McDonald's. The quote suggests that much of the carbon, which forms a major part of our food, can be traced back to corn. This observation reflects the widespread use of corn in various forms, including high fructose corn syrup, corn-fed animal products, and corn-based ingredients, in the production of processed foods in America.

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