Sweetness and Power

Mintz's analysis links food to politics and economics in a fascinating way. I'm curious what motivated him to explore sugar's influence beyond just cuisine.

The way sugar industry fueled colonial expansion and exploitation was eye-opening. I wonder how much of this is common knowledge or if it changed how others view their food history.

Understanding sugar's history makes me think about current issues like commodity dependence and food inequality. Do others see parallels with modern agriculture and trade?