Food Unwrapped

Season 2

The team explore food myths from a neutral point of view, culminating in a summary based on scientific research.

Where to Watch Season 2

8 Episodes

  • Mouldy Bread, Chicken Kiev and Apples
    E1
    Mouldy Bread, Chicken Kiev and ApplesThe team ask: is mouldy bread safe to eat? Kate's on the trail of the chicken that goes into a Kiev. And Matt is puzzled: how can supermarkets sell English summer apples in the middle of winter?
  • Kebab, Oysters and Gin
    E2
    Kebab, Oysters and GinJimmy Doherty asks: what exactly is in a doner kebab? Meanwhile, Kate Quilton wants to find out the safest way of eating oysters. And finally, Matt Tebbutt learns about the amazing ingredient that comes in every bottle of that classic English tipple gin.
  • Cashew, Scampi and Salt
    E3
    Cashew, Scampi and SaltThe team ask: Why are cashew nuts never on the supermarket shelf in their shells? What exactly is scampi? Does expensive salt taste different to cheap salt?
  • Beef Stock, Processed Cheese and Corn Flakes
    E4
    Beef Stock, Processed Cheese and Corn FlakesJimmy, Kate and Matt ask how much cow is in a beef stock cube, how cornflakes are made, and what exactly processed cheese is.
  • Caffeine, Gum and Diet Bread
    E5
    Caffeine, Gum and Diet BreadHow is caffeine removed from coffee? What puts the chew into chewing gum? How are the calories counted in diet bread?
  • Chillies, Pork and Food Dye
    E6
    Chillies, Pork and Food DyeCan hot chilies injure you? What's the difference between outdoor-bred and outdoor-reared pork? And what's bugging Jimmy about red food dye?
  • Avocados, Eggs and Balsamico
    E7
    Avocados, Eggs and BalsamicoDoes a happy chicken lay a tastier egg? How do the supermarkets get avocados 'ripe and ready'? And why does one type of balsamic vinegar cost 100 times more than another?
  • Sardines, Ducks and Pasta
    E8
    Sardines, Ducks and PastaAre fresh sardines better for us than tinned sardines? How much is known about the ducks we consume? And, when it comes to pasta, is fresh best?

Cast of Season 2

  • Kate QuiltonSelf - Presenter
  • Matt TebbuttSelf - Presenter
  • Jimmy DohertySelf - Presenter

 

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