Sweet Innovations: The Junk Food Wizard

William A Mitchell, a renowned food chemist, revolutionized the food industry with his inventions. Starting at General Foods in 1939, he created iconic products like Pop Rocks, Tang, and Cool Whip. Despite a severe lab accident, Mitchell's resilience led to a prolific career, earning him 44 patents. His work not only changed consumer products but also contributed to space missions. Although some inventions like dry alcohol didn't succeed, his legacy as a 'junk food wizard' endures.

How did Tang become associated with space travel?

What was the significance of Cool Whip in the context of food inventions?