Question

What main point does Eric Schlosser make in chapter 5 of Fast Food Nation

Answer 1

The coin flip for the electric potato sorter is an important moment in Schlosser’s book—both for Simplot’s narrative, and for its larger symbolic value. For, of course, Simplot probably would not have gone on to build his potato empire without the sorter. And, more importantly, the very fact of the coin flip makes literal the function of luck in Schlosser’s broader tale of human success and failure. Yes, Schlosser implies, Simplot has worked hard and has made the most of the opportunities that came his way. But even more so, Simplot has been the beneficiary of circumstances that continually break in his favor—he is, in short, also a lucky man.

from; http://www.litcharts.com/lit/fast-food-nation/chapter-5-why-the-fries-taste-good

Answer 2

That food served in fast food restaurants is highly processed - Apex :D