In commercials, the food you see often isn’t what it seems. Behind the scenes, advertisers use clever tricks and stand-ins to make everything look irresistibly perfect on camera! Take ice cream, for example—it’s often just mashed potatoes or shortening, so it won’t melt under hot studio lights. Cereal ads? That “milk” is usually white glue, which keeps the flakes from sinking or getting soggy. Burgers are propped up with cardboard, toothpicks, and careful layering to appear tall and tidy. Grill