Food Unwrapped

Season 6

2015 · 18 episodes · 8h 5m in all

Episodes

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   1. MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower

   31 Aug 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   2. Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese

   7 Sept 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   3. Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas

   14 Sept 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   4. Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese

   21 Sept 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   5. Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco

   28 Sept 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   6. Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits

   5 Oct 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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   7. Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels

   12 Oct 2015 · 25 min

   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?

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   8. Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes

   19 Oct 2015 · 25 min

   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?

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   9. Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets

   26 Oct 2015 · 25 min

   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.

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    10. Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts

    2 Nov 2015 · 25 min

    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?

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    11. Episode 11

    23 Nov 2015 · 25 min

12. 12

    12. Episode 12

    19 Feb 2016 · 25 min

13. 13

    13. Episode 13

    26 Feb 2016 · 25 min

14. 14

    14. Episode 14

    4 Mar 2016 · 25 min

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    15. Episode 15

    7 Mar 2016 · 25 min

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    16. Episode 16

    14 Mar 2016 · 25 min

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    17. Episode 17

    27 Dec 2015 · 60 min

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    18. Episode 18

    4 Jan 2016 · 25 min