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Food Unwrapped / Season 6

31 Aug, 2015 · 18 episodes

 
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Food Unwrapped / Season 6

31 Aug, 2015 · 18 episodes

 
MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower
S06 | E01

25m

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.

31/08/2015 | 20:00
Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese
S06 | E02

25m

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.

07/09/2015 | 20:00
Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
S06 | E03

25m

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.

14/09/2015 | 20:00
Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese
S06 | E04

25m

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.

21/09/2015 | 20:00
Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
S06 | E05

25m

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.

28/09/2015 | 20:00
Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
S06 | E06

25m

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.

05/10/2015 | 20:00
Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
S06 | E07

25m

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?

12/10/2015 | 20:00
Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes
S06 | E08

25m

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?

19/10/2015 | 20:00
Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
S06 | E09

25m

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.

26/10/2015 | 21:00
Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
S06 | E10

25m

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?

02/11/2015 | 21:00
Episode 11
S06 | E11

25m

23/11/2015 | 21:00
Episode 12
S06 | E12

25m

19/02/2016 | 21:00
Episode 13
S06 | E13

25m

26/02/2016 | 21:00
Episode 14
S06 | E14

25m

04/03/2016 | 21:00
Episode 15
S06 | E15

25m

07/03/2016 | 21:00
Episode 16
S06 | E16

25m

14/03/2016 | 21:00
Episode 17
S06 | E17

1h

27/12/2015 | 21:00
Episode 18
S06 | E18
SEASON FINALE

25m

04/01/2016 | 21:00
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