| According to Karl Marx’s concept of commodity fetish, because of its accessibility and easy productivity, corn is the perfect commodity. The adaptability of the starch makes it a commodity. Easy to grow, easy to sell, and easy to use, Americans use the commodity corn in many variations, all used in the processed foods we consume. One manifestation, corn syrup, is a cheaper version of sugar cane. It takes less money to produce something of equal taste. However, sometimes cheaper does not m...
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