The article isn't worth reading. The reason is simply economics. Low cost, consumer demand, and one magical ingredient. Sugar is cheap. Less than a dollar a p

The article isn't worth reading. The reason is simply economics. Low cost, consumer demand, and one magical ingredient. Sugar is cheap. Less than a dollar a pound, makes unpalatable low quality ingredients palatable, adds texture, volume, moisture, colour, and might be addictive. Sugar production was also a major driver of slavery.