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What is the most addictive food substance?

4 min read
Research consistently reveals that ultra-processed foods, engineered for maximum appeal, can create addiction-like behaviors. What is the most addictive food substance behind these powerful cravings and repeated cycles of overconsumption? The surprising answer lies not in a single ingredient but in the deliberate combination of fat, sugar, and salt, designed to exploit our brain's reward system.