Wondering what MILK is made of? We know cows make milk, but how do we get it, and then what? Learn how milk is processed, including pasteurization and homogenization.
Read More...
"How Food is Made...should be compulsory in every home. And school. And public library."
John Lethlean
Food critic and columnist for Weekend Australian Magazine and Gourmet Traveller Magazine
How Food is Made
An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced
Written and Illustrated by Ayla Marika
What if you knew how the hot dog you are eating was really made?
We buy and eat convenience food every day, yet how these foods are made is a mystery to almost everyone.
For most, mass food production is an unspoken fact of life, a secret locked behind factory doors. But not anymore.
In this fascinating graphic book, you will learn how 60 common household foods are processed from raw ingredient to finished product, using clear language, drawings and detailed infographics.
"A wondrous journey of discovery start to finish...It's engaging and interesting...very, very entertaining."
Katherine Feeney
Radio Presenter, ABC Radio Brisbane
Learn how your favorite foods are processed, with food infographics and drawings
How Food is Made will help you....
60 Food Infographics
Detailed food infographics and food flow charts help you see every step of the journey that your favorite processed food travels, from raw to finished product.
Understand Ingredients Lists
You'll (finally!) understand the role of food preservatives and additives in foods, and know how to read food labels and ingredients lists confidently.
Easy Food Science
Complex food science ideas are broken down and explained in clear English, with drawings, to help you make sense of the food manufacturing process.
"Forget about what the ads tell you about a processed food - this factual information will absolutely empower you to seriously reconsider what you eat."
Amanda McInerney
Food Personality & Writer, Lamb's Ears & Honey
Ayla Marika
Author & Illustrator - How Food is Made
Ayla Marika is an Australian visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) from Curtin University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma of Public Relations from Canberra Institute of Technology. For the past fifteen years, she has worked in administration, marketing and advertising for the Australian education sector.
Previews & Articles from How Food is Made
These articles are excerpts from the book How Food is Made, written by Ayla Marika. Free to read and enjoy online.
What is Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
What is difference between JAM and JELLY? Here we discuss these sweet fruity preserves and explain their differences, ingredients and how they're made.
Read More...
Corn Syrup: How to Make It? Regular & High Fructose Corn Syrup Production
Want to know how CORN SYRUP & HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP are created? Get an overview of how to make corn syrup in a factory, incl. processing & ingredients.
Read More...
What Bread is Made Of & How It’s Processed (Sliced Bread)
Wondering what BREAD is made of? In this article, we discuss factory-made bread, including how it's processed, ingredients and invention of modern sliced bread.
Read More...
What is Difference Between Butter and Margarine?
We use both the same way, but what is difference between BUTTER and MARGARINE? In this article, we spy into margarine vs butter processing, and how they compare.
Read More...
What is in Black Tea and Tea Bags?
What is in black TEA, and what are black tea bags hiding inside? In this article, take a peek into what tea bags are made from, and how they're processed.
Read More...
What is Tofu Made Out Of & How It’s Produced
What is TOFU made out of? In this intro to tofu, find out what tofu is made from, how it's made and processed, and the invention of bean curd (tofu).
Read More...
What is in Vinegar & How is it Made?
What is in VINEGAR? How do you even make Vinegar? In this article, learn what is vinegar made from, what is vinegar mother, and how its been made for millennia.
Read More...