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s25e04 · 2025-01-31
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Food Unwrapped
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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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16 this season · 171 totals06e01 MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower Cordial 2015-08-31 19:30
MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower Cordial
Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigates rumours that the Brazil nuts in UK supermarkets are all radioactive. Plus: elderflower cordial.
s06e02 Vitamin D Deficiency, Wagyu Beef, Swiss Cheese 2015-09-07 19:30
Vitamin D Deficiency, Wagyu Beef, Swiss Cheese
Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell wagyu beef, cheaply. And Matt heads to Switzerland to ask why there are holes in Swiss cheese.
s06e03 Bluefin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas 2015-09-14 19:30
Bluefin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream can go gritty, and Matt explores the difference between premium and budget peas.
s06e04 Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese 2015-09-21 19:30
Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese
Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant granules, and Matt checks out Wensleydale cheese
s06e05 Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco 2015-09-28 19:30
Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
Why do we have to pay for pistachios that we can't crack open and eat? Are traditional rolled oats better for us than quick-cook porridge? Plus: the trouble with draught Prosecco.
s06e06 Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits 2015-10-05 19:30
Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger. Matt finds out which biscuit's best for dunking.
s06e07 Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels 2015-10-12 19:30
Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles get into chocolate bars? And should we never eat mussels when there's an 'r' in the month?
s06e08 Prunes, Cherry Tomatoes, Growing Veg with Sea Water 2015-10-19 19:30
Prunes, Cherry Tomatoes, Growing Veg with Sea Water
Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelling them correctly? And can a Dutch pioneer grow veg using sea water?
s06e09 Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets 2015-10-26 20:30
Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
Jimmy explores new ways to get crabs to come out of their shell. Kate finds out how to get children to eat their greens. And how are gummy sweets made? Matt investigates.
s06e10 Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts 2015-11-02 20:30
Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
The team look back at some favourite investigations. Why is that liquid in packets of mozzarella? Why do we import venison when there are so many British deer? Why shouldn't we eat raw bean sprouts?
s06e11 Revisited: Meat, Pine Nuts, Store-Bought Pies 2015-11-23 20:30
Revisited: Meat, Pine Nuts, Store-Bought Pies
The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?
s06e12 Revisited, Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester Cheese, Ostrich Meat 2016-02-19 20:30
Revisited, Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester Cheese, Ostrich Meat
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat
s06e13 Revisited: Sourdough Bread, Rose Oil and Beetroot 2016-02-26 20:30
Revisited: Sourdough Bread, Rose Oil and Beetroot
The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.
s06e14 Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé Cherries 2016-03-04 20:30
Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé Cherries
The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!
s06e15 Revisited: Cheap Red Wine, Gluten, Chewy Sweets 2016-03-07 20:30
Revisited: Cheap Red Wine, Gluten, Chewy Sweets
The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.
s06e16 Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney Beans 2016-03-14 20:30
Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney Beans
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?