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s25e04 · 2025-01-31
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Food Unwrapped
Channel 4 Documentary
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Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut present the food and science series that travels the world to lift the lid on what's really in the food we eat.
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6 this season · 171 totals16e01 Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the Macaron 2019-03-18 20:30
Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the Macaron
Jimmy Doherty finds out how Sri Lanka is coping with a looming coconut shortage, while Kate Quilton discovers whether compostables could be the answer to worldwide plastic pollution problem, annd Matt Tebbutt is in Paris to learn why the macaron has such a hefty price tag.
s16e02 Shrimps, Salted Caramel, Pizzas 2019-03-25 20:30
Shrimps, Salted Caramel, Pizzas
Kate Quilton learns about a potentially life-saving property of discarded shrimp shells and Matt Tebbutt investigates why people cannot seem to get enough of salted caramel. Plus, Jimmy Doherty explores the price differences between fresh and frozen pizzas in supermarkets.
s16e03 Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket Burgers 2019-04-01 19:30
Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket Burgers
Kate uncovers something surprising about small hens' eggs. Plus: why can't you eat supermarket burgers pink? And where do the bubbles in beer come from?
s16e04 Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value Ranges 2019-04-08 19:30
Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value Ranges
How do you milk a camel? Kate investigates, and explores camel milk's rising popularity. How does supermarket fresh pasta last so long? And should we buy supermarkets' standard products or value ones?
s16e05 Bacon, Fish Fingers, Calcium, New Zealand Lamb 2019-04-16 19:30
Bacon, Fish Fingers, Calcium, New Zealand Lamb
Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Why is there calcium in bread? And how can New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?
s16e06 Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets 2019-05-06 18:30
Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets
Have you ever wondered how the humble spud is turned into the unusual shapes in your favourite bag of crisps? Jimmy Doherty visits Germany to learn the secret behind the twists, twirls and curls of this much-loved snack. Dr Helen Lawal investigates whether carb-restrictive diets really burn fat quicker, and uncovers an astonishing medical use for this popular weight-loss tool. And Matt Tebbutt finds out the surprising reason why smoked fish is dyed yellow.