Food Unwrapped
7.7
2012
Documentary
The food and science series that travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite produce, industry secrets, and how foods are really made.
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- Cast:
- Kate Quilton , Matt Tebbutt
Episode 7 : Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes
June. 14,2021
Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.
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Episode 6 : BBQs For Summer
May. 31,2021
The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edible charcoal and more.
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Episode 5 : Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard
May. 24,2021
Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?
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Episode 4 : Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie
April. 30,2021
More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.
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Episode 3 : Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus
April. 23,2021
Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems.
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Episode 2 : Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers
April. 19,2021
Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?
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Episode 1 : Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone
April. 16,2021
Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.
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