
Food Unwrapped
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.
Food Unwrapped
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.
Food Unwrapped
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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Episode 1: Food Techniques
In this special episode Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton test some of the food technique...
Episode 2: Viewers' Questions
Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton answer more viewers' questions. Jimmy heads to Brazil t...
Episode 3: Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner
Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut uncover the secrets behind our festive food. Do the bubb...
Episode 4: Food Unwrapped Diet Special
A huge range of diet products and plans are available, from fasting to detoxing and cutting out cert...
Episode 5: Series 3 Favourites
Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food disco...
Episode 6: Easter Special
Is dark chocolate good for you? Could daffodils help treat Alzheimer's disease? Jimmy, Kate and Matt...
Episode 7: Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner
Why is farmed salmon pink? Can you grow a chicken as big as a turkey? Is the gold in drinks real gol...
Episode 8: Food Unwrapped Diet Special
Jimmy Doherty and the team uncover the truth about diet foods. Could green tea help knock off some p...
Episode 9: Favourite Investigations 1
Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish?...
Episode 10: Favourite Investigations 2
Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is superma...
Episode 11: Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer
Jimmy, Kate and Matt reveal how food can help you get into great shape for summer. Do greens give yo...
Episode 12: Favourite Investigations 3
The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are p...
Episode 13: Food Unwrapped at Christmas
Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out budget smoked salmon and Irish cream liqueur, and ask why goose is pr...
Episode 14: Food Unwrapped Diet Special
Can you still have treats when you're on a diet? This episode includes raw chocolate, and the possib...
Episode 15: Favourite Investigations 4
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's poten...
Episode 16: Favourite Investigations 5
The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why i...
Episode 17: Favourite Investigations 6
The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of sa...
Episode 18: Favourite Investigations 7
The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy inv...
Episode 19: Favourite Investigations 8
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fi...
Episode 20: Lose Weight for Summer
Super-slimmers share the secrets of their dieting success, while Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out miso...
Episode 21: Not To Be Missed Mission
This special episode revisits a basketful of not-to-be-missed missions from the Food Unwrapped caseb...
Episode 22: The Truth About Sugar
New presenter Kiran Jethwa joins the team as they investigate all things sweet. Is agave syrup healt...
Episode 23: Favourite Investigations 9
Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surp...
Episode 24: Favourite Investigations 10
Are Brazil nuts radioactive? Is coconut oil healthier than other oils? Are crisp flavours real, or a...
Episode 25: Food Unwrapped Does Christmas
How can you keep your turkey breast juicy? What makes pink champagne pink? How can supermarkets sell...
Episode 26: Diet Special 2017
The team examine recent trends and scientific advances in weight loss. Can eating more fat make us t...
Episode 27: Favourite Investigations 11
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular...
Episode 28: Favourite Investigations 12
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme...
Episode 29: Favourite Investigations 13
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim?...
Episode 30: Favourite Investigations 14
Kate visits a remote potato paradise in Chile as she investigates coloured crisps. Jimmy learns abou...
Episode 31: Meat Special
This special episode examines the innovations that are making meat healthier for us and better for t...
Episode 32: Supermarket Special
The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared in 2017, and reveal how technology...
Episode 33: Food Unwrapped Does Christmas
Should we be stuffing the turkey with chocolate, nuts and mushrooms? Is there silver in cake decorat...
Episode 34: Diet Special
Jimmy, Kate, Matt and Dr Helen share surprising food and drink health tips. Can curry help you lose...
Episode 35: China Special
The team reveal the secrets of China's food, exploring ancient farming techniques, modern commercial...
Episode 36: Favourite Investigations 17
Can you eat any old seaweed? Why aren't pork scratchings made from British pigs? Can you make risott...
Episode 37: Revisited
Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chi...
Episode 38: Summer Diet Special
The team reveal foodie tips to help you feel great on your summer holiday. Jimmy learns the truth ab...
Episode 39: Favourite Investigations 19
Kate, Jimmy and Matt revisit some of their favourite investigations. What's the difference between w...
Episode 40: Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018
Is there anything in yuletide spices that gives you Christmas cheer? Should we score our sprouts? Ka...
Episode 41: Food Unwrapped Diet Special
Kate checks out veg and fruit-based alternatives to carbs and meat. Can a booze-free month make Matt...
Episode 42: Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special
Matt joins KFC on the frontline of the fight against flaccid fries, Kate goes behind the scenes at D...
Episode 43: Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout
Food Unwrapped investigates what will happen to the food on our shelves, in our fridges and on our p...
Episode 44: Favourite Investigations 21
Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Wh...
Episode 45: Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan
Kate explores the surprising secrets of the vegan cheese melt, in this special vegan episode. Plus:...
Episode 46: Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets
Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus:...
Episode 47: Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?
What's more fattening: sandwiches, wraps or bagels? What sort of lunches make us sleepy? Dr Helen La...
Episode 48: Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes
Some favourite Food Unwrapped investigations. In Kenya, Jimmy looks into the flavours and pricing of...
Episode 49: Favourite Investigations 23
Jimmy Doherty investigates whether protein supplements really build a buff body; Matt finds out whic...
Episode 50: Favourite Investigations 24
Matt discovers what gives clotted cream its yellow colour, Jimmy learns where the flavour comes from...
Episode 51: Favourite Investigations 25
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty asks how much orange is in orange squash. Matt Tebbutt runs...
Episode 52: Favourite Investigations 26
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty finds out what gives piquanté peppers their sweetness. And K...
Episode 53: Favourite Investigations 27
Favourite investigations. Matt Tebbutt visits China, the world's biggest oyster producer. Jimmy Dohe...
Episode 54: Food Unwrapped: Cracking Christmas Guide
From novel turkey cooking methods to affordable fizz, this special show reveals everything you need...
Episode 55: Food Unwrapped New Year Health Secrets
A handy haul of health hacks to propel you into 2020, including a look at ginger, spinach and your '...
Episode 56: Food Unwrapped Does Breakfast
Favourite brekkie-based investigations. Jimmy traces the roots of baked beans. Helen investigates th...
Episode 57: Food Unwrapped: Sweet Tooth Special
A celebration of all things sweet and wonderful, from Parisian macarons and salted caramel, to the s...
Episode 58: Food Unwrapped Does Chocolate
As an Easter treat, some favourite chocolate-based investigations, from after-dinner mints to bubbly...
Episode 59: Food Unwrapped Does Baking
To celebrate the wonderful world of baking, a look inside the world's biggest bread factory. Plus th...
Episode 60: Food Unwrapped: Fast Food Special
A celebration of the world of takeaways and fast food, from the pizzas at Papa John's, to the health...
Episode 61: Food Unwrapped Does Snacks
A celebratory look back at some favourite snack-centred stories, from funny-shaped crisps to pork sc...
Episode 62: Food Unwrapped: Comfort Food Special
A celebration of the foods we turn to when we crave comfort, from pizza to pork pies, and from custa...
Episode 63: Food Unwrapped: Store Cupboard Staples
A celebration of the mighty store cupboard, from peanut butter's amazing shelf life, to the mysterie...
Episode 64: Food Unwrapped Does Superfoods
Some favourite superfood stories sorting fact from fiction - from prunes, microgreens and horchata,...
Episode 65: Food Unwrapped's Festive Feast
Jimmy Doherty hosts a festive party on the farm as the team share the lowdown on turkey, prawn cockt...
Episode 66: Food Unwrapped's Healthy New Year
As January's diets, workouts and superfoods kick in, the team offer top hacks for smashing health an...

Episode 67: Food Unwrapped Gets Chocolatey
Some favourite choc-based investigations. Kate examines dark chocolate's possible health benefits. W...

Episode 68: Food Unwrapped Does Great Britain
What makes British grub special? The team look at Pimm's, apples and porridge, the best vinegar for...

Episode 69: Food Unwrapped Does Takeaways
With Brits spending a whopping billion quid a month on takeouts, Food Unwrapped delivers some fascin...

Episode 70: Healthy Hacks
The team take a good look at 'superfoods'. Do pomegranates help with Alzheimer's? Can rosemary incre...
Episode 71: Food Unwrapped's Christmas Cracker
The gang unwrap festive facts. What's the secret to perfect stollen? Why red cabbage at Christmas? H...
Episode 72: Food Unwrapped's Healthy New Year
The team dig deep into food hacks and science secrets for health and well-being as we kick off for 2...
Episode 73: Food Unwrapped Goes Veggie
A look back at some favourite vegetarian investigations, from tasty meat-free burgers to edible seaw...
Episode 74: Food Unwrapped's Supermarket Secrets
The gang go behind the scenes with some favourite supermarket giants, exploring some ready meals and...
Episode 75: Food Unwrapped Gets Baking
The gang roll up their sleeves for some baking-related inside info: from the secret of choc chip coo...
Episode 76: Food Unwrapped's Sweet Treat
d Unwrapped travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite food Who put the...
Episode 77: Food Unwrapped's Breakfast Buffet
At the Shreddies factory, Matt learns how cereals keep their crunch. What's the shelf life of milk a...
Episode 78: Food Unwrapped's Italian Adventures
A feast of Italian food favourites - from high-end mozzarella to the story of gelato. The saucy secr...
Episode 79: Food Unwrapped: Jimmy's Asian Adventures
Jimmy Doherty's favourite Asian food trips, from spring rolls in Thailand to turmeric in India. And...
Episode 80: Food Unwrapped's Sweet Feast
The gang look into the popularity of sour sweets, and why they taste so sharp; the secret to slow-me...
Episode 81: Nordic Adventure
An epic culinary journey across Sweden, Norway and Finland, from cod farming, to the best meatballs,...
Episode 82: Food Unwrapped's New Year Health Kicks
The gang return with new food facts for 2023. Can lettuce help you sleep? Just how much fibre should...
Episode 83: Food Unwrapped Gets Fruity
Some fruity favourites from the gang. Do pomegranates make you healthy? How many apples are in a can...

Episode 84: Food Unwrapped's Veg Box
Andi Oliver sees how onions are peeled at an onion factory. Amanda Byram finds out what happens to t...

Episode 85: Food Unwrapped's Lunch Box
Is there any difference between soft and crusty bread rolls? What's the reason for all that mayo in...
Episode 86: Supermarkets Unwrapped: The Freezer Aisle
The team uncover the secrets in our supermarket trolleys. This time it's the frozen aisle, from chip...
Episode 87: Supermarkets Unwrapped: The Vegan Aisle
All the latest from the vegan aisle at your supermarket - from plant-based burger trends to snappy v...
Episode 88: Supermarkets Unwrapped: Fruit & Veg Aisle
The team take their trolleys down the fruit and veg aisle getting the inside info on summer veggies...
Episode 89: Supermarket Unwrapped: The Snacks Aisle
The team go travelling to get snacking - from dried mango, and cracking the secret of caramel popcor...
Episode 90: Food Unwrapped's Caribbean Adventure
A stunning journey through Barbados, Saint Lucia and Dominica reveals the secrets of Caribbean food,...
Episode 91: Food Unwrapped's Deep South Adventure
Culinary secrets are revealed on a road trip through America's southern states - from mysterious gri...
Episode 92: Food Unwrapped's South Korean Adventure
From Seoul to Gwangju, Kate Quilton and John Whaite go on an incredible journey to unearth the origi...
Episode 93: Food Unwrapped’s Party Platter
What makes food fit for a celebration? The gang travel far and wide to find out as they tuck into pa...
Episode 94: Food Unwrapped's Great British Grub
The best of British food, from Yorkshire puds to beer in batter, the mysteries of golden syrup and a...
Episode 1: Grapefruit and Probiotics
Kate Quilton travels to Swaziland to find out how they get tinned grapefruit so perfect, and, in Fin...
Episode 2: Lemons and Ham
Kate and Matt investigate the wax on our lemons in Spain and Thailand, and Matt gets the real story...
Episode 3: Prawns and Mushrooms
This episode explores how prawns are intensively farmed and discovers why there are often so few wil...
Episode 4: Olives and Beer
This episode explores the difference between green and black olives, and why not everything that goe...
Episode 5: Seafood Sticks and Wine
The team head to Thailand to find out what seafood goes into seafood sticks, and then discover how s...
Episode 6: Orange Juice and Mayonnaise
Kate Quilton heads to Spain to find out how pure squeezed, not-from-concentrate orange juice is real...
Episode 7: Tomatoes and Strawberry Flavour
Kate Quilton travels to Holland to find out how manufacturers prevent tomatoes in packaged sandwiche...
Episode 8: Sausages and Ice-Cream
Matt Tebbutt travels to Sweden to learn how a food company uses liquid smoke to flavour sausages, a...
Episode 1: Mouldy Bread, Chicken Kiev and Apples
The team ask: is mouldy bread safe to eat? Kate's on the trail of the chicken that goes into a Kiev....
Episode 2: Kebab, Oysters and Gin
Jimmy Doherty asks: what exactly is in a doner kebab? Meanwhile, Kate Quilton wants to find out the...
Episode 3: Cashew, Scampi and Salt
The team ask: Why are cashew nuts never on the supermarket shelf in their shells? What exactly is sc...
Episode 4: Beef Stock, Processed Cheese and Corn Flakes
Jimmy, Kate and Matt ask how much cow is in a beef stock cube, how cornflakes are made, and what exa...
Episode 5: Caffeine, Gum and Diet Bread
How is caffeine removed from coffee? What puts the chew into chewing gum? How are the calories count...
Episode 6: Chillies, Pork and Food Dye
Can hot chilies injure you? What's the difference between outdoor-bred and outdoor-reared pork? And...
Episode 7: Avocados, Eggs and Balsamico
Does a happy chicken lay a tastier egg? How do the supermarkets get avocados 'ripe and ready'? And w...
Episode 8: Sardines, Ducks and Pasta
Are fresh sardines better for us than tinned sardines? How much is known about the ducks we consume?...
Episode 1: Cheesy Creatures
Jimmy discovers that there's more to traditionally-matured cheese than meets the eye, thanks to a mi...
Episode 2: Cod Wars
Jimmy Doherty finds out why Iceland supplies most of our cod. Kate Quilton investigates whether the...
Episode 3: Milking It
Kate visits France to find out if a glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away. Matt lifts the li...
Episode 4: Caviar Conversation
Jimmy investigates whether manuka honey has any medicinal properties. Kate discovers why some variet...
Episode 5: Wasabi Plant
Jimmy gives supermarket fish a sniff to discover how fresh the stock really is. Kate investigates ho...
Episode 1: Bacon, Mozzarella, Snails
Jimmy wants to know why so much of the bacon in supermarkets comes from Denmark. Kate meets mozzarel...
Episode 2: Liquorice, Mushrooms, Beansprouts
Kate wants to know where liquorice comes from. She's not a fan, but will she be converted once she's...
Episode 3: Black Pudding, Watermelons, Rock Candy
Jimmy Doherty explores how blood is becoming trendy in gastronomy, including blood meringues. Kate Q...
Episode 4: Seaweed and Eels
Jimmy finds out how food producers are using seaweed to reduce their salt content. Jellied eel sales...
Episode 5: Onions, Steak, Olives
Matt wants to know how it's possible for British onions to be sold in supermarkets year-round. The a...
Episode 6: Stout, Watercress, Mustard
Jimmy wants to know what gives stout its smooth texture. Kate's on the trail of the ultimate superfo...
Episode 1: Tinned Tomatoes, Sweets, Prebiotics
Is there any goodness left in tinned tomatoes? What part of a pig makes sweets chewy? And how do pre...
Episode 2: Figs, Ostrich Meat, Sugar
Are there wasps in fresh figs? Why is ostrich meat red? And Kate's mission to give up added sugar re...
Episode 3: Halloumi, Apple Cores, Sourdough
Why is halloumi cheese a subject of great debate? Is there a lethal poison lurking in apple cores? A...
Episode 4: Rose Oil, Pink Pork, Roasting Bags
Jimmy visits Bulgaria to find out why rose oil is considered liquid gold. Kate tackles pink pork; is...
Episode 5: Healthy Snacks, Red Wine, Garlic
Jimmy examines the impact 'healthy' snacks can have on children's teeth. Kate finds out what makes c...
Episode 6: Pine Nuts, Red Leicester, Glace Cherries
Jimmy finds out why pine nuts are so expensive. Kate travels to the Amazon rainforest to discover wh...
Episode 7: Saffron, Greek Yoghurt, Kidney Beans
Jimmy learns about a potentially devastating Greek yoghurt by-product. Kate uncovers the secrets of...
Episode 8: Olive Oil, Insects, Hot Sauce, Truffle Oil
What do Italians think of the extra-virgin olive oil sold in our supermarkets? Does drinking hot mil...
Episode 9: Whitebait, Doggy Chocs, American Beef
Jimmy finds out what whitebait actually is and why it's not available in most supermarkets. Kate vis...
Episode 10: Omega 3, Iberico Ham, White Chocolate
Jimmy investigates how good omega3 supplements are. Kate asks why Iberico ham is so expensive. Matt...
Episode 11: Vegetable Oil, Water, Supermarket Pies
Jimmy investigates mineral water and whether tap water has really been through seven people, while K...
Episode 1: MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower
Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigat...
Episode 2: Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese
Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell...
Episode 3: Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream...
Episode 4: Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese
Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee be...
Episode 5: Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
Why do we have to pay for pistachios that we can't crack open and eat? Are traditional rolled oats b...
Episode 6: Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discover...
Episode 7: Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles...
Episode 8: Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes
Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelli...
Episode 9: Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
Jimmy explores new ways to get crabs to come out of their shell. Kate finds out how to get children...
Episode 10: Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
The team look back at some favourite investigations. Why is that liquid in packets of mozzarella? Wh...
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Episode 1: Salt, Hens, Haggis
Matt makes a surprising discovery about haggis. Jimmy wants to know if you can put dishwasher salt o...
Episode 2: Tofu, Ready Meals, Milk
Are ready meals really twice as big as they were in the 1950s? How do green soy beans become creamy...
Episode 3: Bananas, Plant Meat, Crisps
Could bananas be used to fight viruses including HIV and influenza? Have Dutch scientists created a...
Episode 4: Almond Butter, Fortified Wine, Onions
Why is almond butter more expensive than other nutty spreads? How is wine turned into fortified wine...
Episode 1: Dates, Sausages, Apples
What exactly is processed meat, and is a fresh British banger healthier than a frankfurter? Jimmy in...
Episode 2: Pepper, Yeast, Crisps
Are crisp flavours made of real cheese and onion or cooked up in a lab? Matt investigates. Meanwhile...
Episode 3: Marmalade, Fish, Goat
Why does marmalade taste bitter when it's made of sugar and oranges? Which fish are fully sustainabl...
Episode 4: Bell Pepper, Leek, Manuka
Jimmy joins the battle between the bell pepper and the Mediterranean fruit fly. Matt visits an amazi...
Episode 5: Coconut Oil, Artichokes, Absinthe
Is coconut oil really healthier than other oils? Can absinthe lead to hallucinations and madness? An...
Episode 1: Green Beans, Scallops, Cornish Pasties
At a green bean plantation in Kenya, Jimmy learns how they grow the beans so straight for the superm...
Episode 2: Icing Sugar, Rice, Sandwiches
Kate visits Israel to unearth the mystery ingredient that makes icing sugar so light, fluffy and pow...
Episode 3: Pesto, Cockles, Marshmallows
Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt reveal more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets...
Episode 4: Craft Beer, Tomatoes, Anchovies
Jimmy Doherty investigates craft beer, meeting a couple who gave up jobs in the NHS to pursue their...
Episode 5: British Cheese, Parma Ham, Limes
Jimmy Doherty visits the largest wholesale food market in the world in Paris and discovers why Briti...
Episode 6: Skyr, Oysters, Dried Strawberries
Jimmy Doherty looks into skyr, a mysterious yoghurt-like product that claims to be entirely fat-free...
Episode 7: Parmesan, Paprika, Hard-Boiled Eggs
In Italy, Jimmy looks into why Parmesan costs up to twice as much as supermarket Cheddar. Kate's bee...
Episode 8: Dates, Almond Butter, Haggis
Jimmy's off to Israel on the trail of an elusive fruit - the fresh date. If raisins are dried grapes...
Episode 9: Bell Peppers, Subterranean Salt, Coconut Oil, Brazil Nuts
Jimmy takes to the skies above Israel to join the battle to protect the bell pepper crop from the Me...
Episode 1: Crocodile Meat & Eggs, Cod Liver Oil, Bagels
How do you farm crocodiles? Kate visits Australia to find out and collects crocodile eggs from under...
Episode 2: Tea, Seaweed, Rosemary
Kate finds out why rosemary is in so many food products. Jimmy meets a man whose taste buds are insu...
Episode 3: Eucalyptus, Pickles, Sauerkraut
Should we keep coffee, tomatoes, potatoes and even red wine in the fridge? Kate finds out why eucaly...
Episode 4: Gelato, Rum, Sweets
Kate visits Rome to find out what the difference is between gelato and ice cream. Plus: are dark rum...
Episode 5: Tequila, Carp, Mandarins, Satsumas and Clementines
What are those worms doing in bottles of tequila? How do you stop carp tasting of mud? And what's th...
Episode 1: Squid, Multivitamins, Clotted Cream
Why's clotted cream yellow? Could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish? And w...
Episode 2: Tea, Pork Scratchings, Jelly Beans
Bergamot provides flavour in Jimmy's Earl Grey tea, but what exactly is it? How does instant tea mat...
Episode 3: Prawn Crackers, Herbs, Salt
How much prawn's in a prawn cracker? What's in low-salt food instead of salt? Plus: the new high-tec...
Episode 4: Milk, Fish, Butter
Kate meets a scientist who hopes his genetically engineered goats' milk could save 500,000 lives a y...
Episode 5: Summer Diet Special 2017
In this Food Unwrapped diet special, Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt and guest presenter K...
Episode 6: Salmon, Kangaroo, Asparagus
Can high-tech surveillance save our salmon? How on earth can you barbecue a kangaroo? Plus: the secr...
Episode 1: Marmite, Plastic, Custard
Jimmy examines how plastic packaging is polluting the food chain with potentially global implication...
Episode 2: Orange Squash, Maple Syrup, Biscuits
How much orange is in orange squash? Why's maple syrup so expensive? And what's with all those littl...
Episode 3: Corked Wine, Okra, Honey
Jimmy learns about the battle against the hidden nuisance that leads to corked wine. Plus: the surpr...
Episode 4: Whisky, Halloumi, Sweetcorn
What gives some whisky its smoky flavour? Why doesn't halloumi melt? And how do you get corn off the...
Episode 1: Ice Cream, Olive Oil, Airline Food
How do those chunks in American ice cream stay crispy? Why have olive oil prices been going up? Why...
Episode 2: Crumpets, Baby Food, Mascarpone
How do crumpets get filled with holes? How come baby food has such a long shelf-life? And why's masc...
Episode 3: Cereal, Lard, Apple Juice
Jimmy finds out how shredded wheat's made. Matt discovers that lard can be healthier than butter. Dr...
Episode 4: Lager, Shaped Vegetables, Blueberries
Jimmy hunts for the mother of all lagers. Plus: can changing the shape of food help our children eat...
Episode 5: Coffee Pods, Baby Carrots, Vanilla Ice Cream
Why are some vanilla ice creams more expensive than others? Are baby carrots really babies? And how...
Episode 6: Chocolate, Bedtime Teas, Edam Cheese
Was Edam once used as cannonballs? What's that white powdery stuff that sometimes forms on chocolate...
Episode 1: Sweet Piquante Peppers, The Plastic Crisis, Yoghurt
Kate Quilton looks into Britain's plastic crisis while Jimmy Doherty and Matt Tebbutt visit South Af...
Episode 2: London Dry Gin, Macadamia Nuts, Double Dipping
Could a threat to British juniper berries spell the end of the gin resurgence? Plus: Kate checks out...
Episode 3: Pearls, Rainbow Ham, Butterflies
In China, Matt Tebbutt helps to cultivate pearls from surprising creatures. And why does sliced ham...
Episode 4: Papaya, Tuna, Growing Fish, Ice Cubes
Kate meets a tech start-up who hope to feed the world by growing fish flesh in a dish. Plus: how do...
Episode 5: Sugar Tax, Sliced Bread, Chicken Breasts
How come some bread breaks up when it's buttered but other bread doesn't? And since the sugar tax ca...
Episode 6: Drinking Coffee, Kombucha, Beef Steak
Can coffee help you sober up? Kate investigates trendy drink kombucha and meets people who are turni...
Episode 1: Poppy Seeds, Cooking Oil, Ancient Grain Bread
Can eating too many poppy seeds make you fail a drugs test? Kate learns the consequences of tipping...
Episode 2: Oregano, Peanut Allergies, Ribena
Kate investigates the worrying rise in peanut allergies. Matt traces the British blackcurrant from t...
Episode 3: Baby Rice, Beef Burgers, Sushi
Is a parasite hiding in your sushi? Can M&S really trace all their beef burgers back to the cow? Plu...
Episode 4: Split Red Lentils, Tea, Bubblegum & Chewing Gum
Kate discovers how the way that you drink tea can affect its taste. Matt investigates the difference...
Episode 5: Soft-shell Crab, Blue Dye, Pork Pies
Why is there jelly in our pork pies and how does it get there? What in nature provides the natural b...
Episode 6: Malt, Caviar, Muesli
Jimmy discovers why caviar is so expensive. Kate reveals how a malty unsung hero is made. Plus: mues...
Episode 7: Kippers, Gherkins, Rice Cakes
Kate checks out a space-age high-speed German pickling machine. How do you make a kipper, and why do...
Episode 8: Fizzy Sweets, Vitamin D, Mushrooms, Raw Kale
What gives fizzy sweets their fizz, and can you harness their explosive power in a rocket? One in fi...
Episode 9: Baked Beans, Stinky Cheese, Diet Champagne
Are baked beans baked? If stinky cheese smells so bad why does it taste so good? And Matt gets the s...
Episode 1: Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the Macaron
Jimmy Doherty finds out how Sri Lanka is coping with a looming coconut shortage, while Kate Quilton...
Episode 2: Pizza, Shrimp Shells, Salted Caramel
Kate Quilton learns about a potentially life-saving property of discarded shrimp shells and Matt Teb...
Episode 3: Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket Burgers
Kate uncovers something surprising about small hens' eggs. Plus: why can't you eat supermarket burge...
Episode 4: Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value Ranges
How do you milk a camel? Kate investigates, and explores camel milk's rising popularity. How does su...
Episode 1: Homegrown Fruit and Veg, Eels, Ginger Beer
Jimmy Doherty asks what offers better value: growing your own fruit and veg or buying from the super...
Episode 2: Icing, Soy Beans, Hemp-based Foods
The team investigate how supermarkets get the iced writing so perfect on birthday cakes, the popular...
Episode 3: Favourites: Squid and Chips, Kangaroo Meat, Pesto
Some favourite investigations as Jimmy Doherty looks at how our national dish could become squid and...
Episode 4: Favourites: Haagen-Dazs, Vanilla, Edam, Plastic in Seafood
Kate and Helen explore vanilla, while in the Netherlands Matt explores the myth that Edam balls were...
Episode 5: Favourites: McVitie's, Corks, Mascarpone
Favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits McVitie's to ask why many biscuits have little holes a...
Episode 6: Favourites: Lager & Ale, Crumpets
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty visits Europe's biggest brewery. Kate Quilton challenges Mat...
Episode 1: Baguettes, Mozzarella, Mushy Peas
Jimmy heads to Paris to find out why baguettes go stale so fast. Matt checks out buffalo mozzarella...
Episode 2: Walnuts, Sour Sweets, Hazy Beers
A trip to California reveals the secret of perfect walnuts. Plus, what makes sour sweets sour? And h...
Episode 3: Oysters, Ketchup, Eggs
How can there be so many tomatoes in a tomato ketchup bottle? When did oysters go from Victorian bar...

Episode 1: Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone
Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos...

Episode 2: Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers
Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to...

Episode 3: Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus
Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi dr...

Episode 4: Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie
More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishi...

Episode 5: Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard
Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And...

Episode 6: BBQs For Summer
The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your...

Episode 7: Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes
Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And...

Episode 1: Perfect Popcorn, Blue Cheese, Crisps
Matt Tebbutt visits Argentina to learn the secret of perfect popcorn, Andi Oliver looks at how the m...

Episode 2: Scotch Eggs, Supermarket Steaks, Honey for Children
Amanda Byram learns if there's anything Scottish at all about scotch eggs, and Matt Tebbutt heads fo...

Episode 3: Bagged Salad, Sea Salt, Light and Dark Ales
What's the healthiest lettuce in the salad bag? Is sea salt all it's cracked up to be? And in Suffol...
Episode 1: Cucumber Wrapping, Pumpkins, Beef, Meat Substitutes
The team explores how the UK food industry is meeting the challenges of climate change - from cucumb...
Episode 2: Sticky Rice, Cream Crackers, Cabbage
How did sticky rice get its name? Can cream crackers help with weight management? And is cabbage rea...
Episode 3: Pasta, Buttermilk, Ready Meals
Why does pasta come in so many different shapes? How much butter is in buttermilk? And how do ready...
Episode 4: Christmas Cracker
The gang unwrap festive facts. What's the secret to perfect stollen? Why red cabbage at Christmas? H...
Episode 5: Goes Veggie
A look back at some favourite vegetarian investigations, from tasty meat-free burgers to edible seaw...
Episode 1: Corned Beef, Whisk(e)y, Snacking
Matt Tebbutt is in Fray Bentos, Uruguay, looking for the 'corn' in corned beef. Also, what makes som...
Episode 2: Brioche, Wine Bottles, Ice Cream
Jimmy Doherty fires up the barbecue and asks why we suddenly all love brioche for our burgers? Plus,...
Episode 1: Sausages, Orange Wine, High-Tech Shortbread Slicer
The gang find out how much meat is in your sausage and where orange wine gets its colour. And Amanda...
Episode 2: Recipe Boxes, Smelly Fish, Water
Recipe boxes are increasingly popular - but are they good value? Does it matter what kind of water y...
Episode 3: Hangovers, Peas, Grated Cheese
The team uncork the mystery of wine and hangovers. Amanda Byram explores peas and the plastic pollut...
Episode 4: Apple Cider, Salami, Trademarked Vegetables
How many apples are there in a can of cider? How does a humble vegetable become trademarked? And is...
Episode 5: Locust Bean Gum, Strawberry Juice, Animal Feed
The gang find out what exactly locust bean gum is. Also, why is strawberry juice so elusive at the s...
Episode 6: Icing Sugar, Skyr Yoghurt, Edible Seaweed
In Israel, Kate unearths icing sugar's secret ingredient. Jimmy grapples with a team of wrestlers wh...
Episode 1: Piri-Piri, Rocket Lolly, and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Why is the shelf life for a vegetable stir-fry mix so short? What's the secret to making perfect lay...
Episode 2: Radishes, Fungus, Mao
Briony May Williams finds out why some radishes are hot. Andi Oliver asks why pre-made sandwiches co...
Episode 3: Oranges, Coriander, Dropped Toast
Matt Tebbutt is in Spain learning why some oranges are so hard to peel, while Jimmy Doherty heads to...
Episode 4: Double Cream, Cans, Hairy Fruit
More fun facts about our food, including: why some fruits are hairier than others, the difference be...
Episode 5: Schnapps, Herbs, Rolls
How come schnapps is always clear even though it's made from colourful fruits? Why do supermarkets c...
Episode 1: Bubble Tea, Soured Cream, Canned Fish
In search of the secret to the bubbles in bubble tea, Kate Quilton visits a cassava farm in Kenya to...
Episode 2: Cauliflower, Lemon Juice, Beer
What's the 'flower' in cauliflower wonders Kate? Plus the long life of lemon juice. And a fess-up at...
Episode 3: Coffee, Parsnips and Frozen Pastries
Kate's in Kenya wondering how do cold-brew and iced-coffee differ? News from Staffordshire on why pa...
Episode 4: Shallots, Baked Potatoes, Sheep's Milk
The gang dig up more fantastic food facts. Are shallots actually small onions? There's a price query...
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