S1·E6 Olestra | The Miracle Fat Substitute That Became a Pop-Culture Punchline
Synopsis
During the low-fat fad of the 1990s, Procter & Gamble believed it had attained the holy grail of low-fat yet flavorful snacks. P&G's fat substitute olestra was rebranded "Olean", and licensed to food manufacturers for use in chips and cookies. Unfortunately, for many consumers, olestra's side effects included nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, and what will forever go down in history as "anal leakage."
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 6 of Weird History Food air?
Season 1, Episode 6 ('Olestra | The Miracle Fat Substitute That Became a Pop-Culture Punchline') originally aired on May 29, 2022.
How long is Season 1 Episode 6 ('Olestra | The Miracle Fat Substitute That Became a Pop-Culture Punchline')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Weird History Food.
What happens in Weird History Food Season 1 Episode 6?
During the low-fat fad of the 1990s, Procter & Gamble believed it had attained the holy grail of low-fat yet flavorful snacks. P&G's fat substitute olestra was rebranded "Olean", and licensed to food manufacturers for use in chips and cookies. Unfortunately, for many consumers, olestra's side effect...