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Food Techniques

S00 E01 • Monday, Aug 12, 2013 • Aug 12 • 25m

In this special episode Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton test some of the food techniques they've discovered during the series, to answer viewers' questions

Viewers' Questions

S00 E02 • Monday, Dec 9, 2013 • Dec 9 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton answer more viewers' questions. Jimmy heads to Brazil to put stock cubes in the spotlight. How can something so small taste so beefy?

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E03 • Monday, Dec 23, 2013 • Dec 23 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut uncover the secrets behind our festive food. Do the bubbles in Champagne really make it go to your head faster? And why do children hate sprouts?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E04 • Monday, Jan 6, 2014 • Jan 6 • 47m

A huge range of diet products and plans are available, from fasting to detoxing and cutting out certain foods. Jimmy, Kate and Matt want to know which ones actually work.

Series 3 Favourites

S00 E05 • Monday, Mar 10, 2014 • Mar 10 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food discoveries from Series 3 in this special episode.

Easter Special

S00 E06 • Monday, Apr 21, 2014 • Apr 21 • 48m

Is dark chocolate good for you? Could daffodils help treat Alzheimer's disease? Jimmy, Kate and Matt uncover remarkable secrets about the nation's favourite springtime produce.

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E07 • Monday, Dec 22, 2014 • Dec 22 • 47m

Why is farmed salmon pink? Can you grow a chicken as big as a turkey? Is the gold in drinks real gold? Can you eat frankincense? How do they make wafer-thin after-dinner mints?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E08 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty and the team uncover the truth about diet foods. Could green tea help knock off some pounds? Is soup the secret to losing weight? And can beetroot improve your physical performance?

Favourite Investigations 1

S00 E09 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish? Jimmy comes face to face with cheese mites. And are the banana's days numbered?

Favourite Investigations 2

S00 E10 • Monday, May 25, 2015 • May 25 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is supermarket fish? Is cheese always off-limits if you want to lose weight? And what's in olives?

Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer

S00 E11 • Monday, Jul 27, 2015 • Jul 27 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt reveal how food can help you get into great shape for summer. Do greens give you a golden glow? Are konjac noodles a dieter's dream? How can you get buff for the beach?

Favourite Investigations 3

S00 E12 • Monday, Nov 23, 2015 • Nov 23 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?

Food Unwrapped at Christmas

S00 E13 • Monday, Dec 21, 2015 • Dec 21 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out budget smoked salmon and Irish cream liqueur, and ask why goose is pricier than turkey and what an almond shortage means for Christmas cake

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E14 • Monday, Jan 4, 2016 • Jan 4 • 48m

Can you still have treats when you're on a diet? This episode includes raw chocolate, and the possible holy grail of sugar-free baking. Can alcohol-free beer taste of beer? Plus: chilli, and cheese.

Favourite Investigations 4

S00 E15 • Friday, Feb 19, 2016 • Feb 19 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat

Favourite Investigations 5

S00 E16 • Friday, Feb 26, 2016 • Feb 26 • 25m

The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.

Favourite Investigations 6

S00 E17 • Friday, Mar 4, 2016 • Mar 4 • 25m

The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!

Favourite Investigations 7

S00 E18 • Monday, Mar 7, 2016 • Mar 7 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.

Favourite Investigations 8

S00 E19 • Monday, Mar 14, 2016 • Mar 14 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?

Lose Weight for Summer

S00 E20 • Monday, Jun 13, 2016 • Jun 13 • 47m

Super-slimmers share the secrets of their dieting success, while Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out miso soup, the apple cider vinegar diet, gut bacteria and more

Not To Be Missed Mission

S00 E21 • Monday, Jun 20, 2016 • Jun 20 • 47m

This special episode revisits a basketful of not-to-be-missed missions from the Food Unwrapped casebook. Jimmy asks why so much bacon in supermarkets is Danish and visits one of the largest pork abattoirs in Europe. And he comes face to face with traditionally-matured cheeses’ residents, cheese mites. Kate investigates why most British supermarkets only stock one variety of banana, and heads to Malaysia to learn about a disease that could mean the end to one of our favourite fruits. She also tracks down the slippery fellows used in the increasingly popular jellied eels. Meanwhile, Matt visits a Scottish distillery to find out the surprising truth about what gives whisky its distinctive flavour and goes on a real life egg hunt to find out more about double yolks. But with 1.5 million hens eggs laid every day at just one UK farm, he may need to use some special techniques to find the rare ‘double-yolkers’.

The Truth About Sugar

S00 E22 • Monday, Sep 19, 2016 • Sep 19 • 47m

New presenter Kiran Jethwa joins the team as they investigate all things sweet. Is agave syrup healthier than sugar? Matt meets Cleo Rocos to find out. Is brown sugar better for us than white?

Favourite Investigations 9

S00 E23 • Friday, Nov 18, 2016 • Nov 18 • 25m

Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surprising discovery about the origins of haggis.

Favourite Investigations 10

S00 E24 • Friday, Nov 25, 2016 • Nov 25 • 47m

Are Brazil nuts radioactive? Is coconut oil healthier than other oils? Are crisp flavours real, or artificially created in a lab? Can Matt turn the public on to goat meat? Plus: bell peppers and salt.

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E25 • Friday, Dec 23, 2016 • Dec 23 • 47m

How can you keep your turkey breast juicy? What makes pink champagne pink? How can supermarkets sell lobster for a fiver? Why are Jimmy's chestnuts exploding? Plus: the ultimate gingerbread house.

Diet Special 2017

S00 E26 • Monday, Jan 2, 2017 • Jan 2 • 47m

The team examine recent trends and scientific advances in weight loss. Can eating more fat make us thin? Should we skip breakfast? And drink full-fat milk? Or just get a good night's sleep?

Favourite Investigations 11

S00 E27 • Monday, Feb 13, 2017 • Feb 13 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? Plus: black pepper.

Favourite Investigations 12

S00 E28 • Monday, Feb 20, 2017 • Feb 20 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus vitamin D, and elderflower cordial.

Favourite Investigations 13

S00 E29 • Monday, Feb 27, 2017 • Feb 27 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim? Why do onions make you cry? Why are there closed pistachio nuts in our packs?

Favourite Investigations 14

S00 E30 • Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 • Jul 26 • 25m

Kate visits a remote potato paradise in Chile as she investigates coloured crisps. Jimmy learns about avocado-rustling and discovers the secrets of guacamole. And what gives sour beer its tang?

Meat Special

S00 E31 • Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017 • Aug 22 • 47m

This special episode examines the innovations that are making meat healthier for us and better for the planet, from muscle-bound cattle to sustainable alternatives to beef

Supermarket Special

S00 E32 • Friday, Nov 17, 2017 • Nov 17 • 47m

The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared in 2017, and reveal how technology can help save money, from dynamic pricing to robot fruit pickers and cutting-edge packaging

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E33 • Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 • Dec 12 • 47m

Should we be stuffing the turkey with chocolate, nuts and mushrooms? Is there silver in cake decorations? Plus: tofurkey, cinnamon and other Christmas food surprises.

Diet Special

S00 E34 • Thursday, Jan 4, 2018 • Jan 4 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate, Matt and Dr Helen share surprising food and drink health tips. Can curry help you lose weight? Plus: the Hadza tribe's unique diet, meal replacement drinks, microgreens and more.

China Special

S00 E35 • Thursday, May 10, 2018 • May 10 • 47m

The team reveal the secrets of China's food, exploring ancient farming techniques, modern commercial production on an epic scale, and everything from noodles to fortune cookies, soy sauce and garlic

Favourite Investigations 17

S00 E36 • Tuesday, May 29, 2018 • May 29 • 47m

Can you eat any old seaweed? Why aren't pork scratchings made from British pigs? Can you make risotto from long grain rice? What exactly is skyr? Plus: tomatoes, and icing sugar.

Revisited

S00 E37 • Monday, Jun 4, 2018 • Jun 4 • 25m

Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish?

Summer Diet Special

S00 E38 • Friday, Jul 13, 2018 • Jul 13 • 47m

The team reveal foodie tips to help you feel great on your summer holiday. Jimmy learns the truth about crash diets. Can collagen drinks boost your skin's appearance? Plus: tiger nut milk.

Favourite Investigations 19

S00 E39 • Monday, Aug 6, 2018 • Aug 6 • 25m

Kate, Jimmy and Matt revisit some of their favourite investigations. What's the difference between white and dark rum? What's the jelly in a jelly bean? And why do anchovies taste salty?

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018

S00 E40 • Monday, Dec 17, 2018 • Dec 17 • 47m

Is there anything in yuletide spices that gives you Christmas cheer? Should we score our sprouts? Kate checks out a decadent dish from Christmas past: the multi-bird roast. Plus: mince pies.

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E41 • Thursday, Jan 3, 2019 • Jan 3 • 47m

Kate checks out veg and fruit-based alternatives to carbs and meat. Can a booze-free month make Matt look younger? And which foods and drinks are particularly helpful during endurance training?

Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special

S00 E42 • Monday, Feb 4, 2019 • Feb 4 • 47m

Matt joins KFC on the frontline of the fight against flaccid fries, Kate goes behind the scenes at Deliveroo, and Jimmy investigates the health benefits of a taco

Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout

S00 E43 • Friday, Mar 15, 2019 • Mar 15 • 47m

Food Unwrapped investigates what will happen to the food on our shelves, in our fridges and on our plates, and how our supermarkets will look and behave, after we leave the EU

Favourite Investigations 21

S00 E44 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 • Apr 16 • 47m

Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Why is there calcium in bread? And how can New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?

Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan

S00 E45 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 • Apr 23 • 47m

Kate explores the surprising secrets of the vegan cheese melt, in this special vegan episode. Plus: should we be raising children as vegan? And can Jimmy go vegan for a week?

Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets

S00 E46 • Monday, May 6, 2019 • May 6 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus: can carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? And smoked fish: why is it all yellow?

Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?

S00 E47 • Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 • Jun 6 • 47m

What's more fattening: sandwiches, wraps or bagels? What sort of lunches make us sleepy? Dr Helen Lawal investigates the rise in teenagers having fried chicken for lunch. Plus: sushi.

Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes

S00 E48 • Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 • Aug 4 • 25m

Some favourite Food Unwrapped investigations. In Kenya, Jimmy looks into the flavours and pricing of tea, Matt visits a Norwegian scallop farm, and Kate checks out limes in Israel.

Favourite Investigations 23

S00 E49 • Monday, Aug 19, 2019 • Aug 19 • 46m

Jimmy Doherty investigates whether protein supplements really build a buff body; Matt finds out which foods generate the most wind; and Kate Quilton lifts the lid on peanut butter

Favourite Investigations 24

S00 E50 • Monday, Aug 26, 2019 • Aug 26 • 25m

Matt discovers what gives clotted cream its yellow colour, Jimmy learns where the flavour comes from in his Earl Grey tea, and Kate finds out if we can now eat oysters all year round

Food Unwrapped

Specials

2013 • 94 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Food Techniques

S00 E01 • Monday, Aug 12, 2013 • Aug 12 • 25m

In this special episode Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton test some of the food techniques they've discovered during the series, to answer viewers' questions

Viewers' Questions

S00 E02 • Monday, Dec 9, 2013 • Dec 9 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton answer more viewers' questions. Jimmy heads to Brazil to put stock cubes in the spotlight. How can something so small taste so beefy?

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E03 • Monday, Dec 23, 2013 • Dec 23 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut uncover the secrets behind our festive food. Do the bubbles in Champagne really make it go to your head faster? And why do children hate sprouts?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E04 • Monday, Jan 6, 2014 • Jan 6 • 47m

A huge range of diet products and plans are available, from fasting to detoxing and cutting out certain foods. Jimmy, Kate and Matt want to know which ones actually work.

Series 3 Favourites

S00 E05 • Monday, Mar 10, 2014 • Mar 10 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food discoveries from Series 3 in this special episode.

Easter Special

S00 E06 • Monday, Apr 21, 2014 • Apr 21 • 48m

Is dark chocolate good for you? Could daffodils help treat Alzheimer's disease? Jimmy, Kate and Matt uncover remarkable secrets about the nation's favourite springtime produce.

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E07 • Monday, Dec 22, 2014 • Dec 22 • 47m

Why is farmed salmon pink? Can you grow a chicken as big as a turkey? Is the gold in drinks real gold? Can you eat frankincense? How do they make wafer-thin after-dinner mints?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E08 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty and the team uncover the truth about diet foods. Could green tea help knock off some pounds? Is soup the secret to losing weight? And can beetroot improve your physical performance?

Favourite Investigations 1

S00 E09 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish? Jimmy comes face to face with cheese mites. And are the banana's days numbered?

Favourite Investigations 2

S00 E10 • Monday, May 25, 2015 • May 25 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is supermarket fish? Is cheese always off-limits if you want to lose weight? And what's in olives?

Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer

S00 E11 • Monday, Jul 27, 2015 • Jul 27 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt reveal how food can help you get into great shape for summer. Do greens give you a golden glow? Are konjac noodles a dieter's dream? How can you get buff for the beach?

Favourite Investigations 3

S00 E12 • Monday, Nov 23, 2015 • Nov 23 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?

Food Unwrapped at Christmas

S00 E13 • Monday, Dec 21, 2015 • Dec 21 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out budget smoked salmon and Irish cream liqueur, and ask why goose is pricier than turkey and what an almond shortage means for Christmas cake

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E14 • Monday, Jan 4, 2016 • Jan 4 • 48m

Can you still have treats when you're on a diet? This episode includes raw chocolate, and the possible holy grail of sugar-free baking. Can alcohol-free beer taste of beer? Plus: chilli, and cheese.

Favourite Investigations 4

S00 E15 • Friday, Feb 19, 2016 • Feb 19 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat

Favourite Investigations 5

S00 E16 • Friday, Feb 26, 2016 • Feb 26 • 25m

The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.

Favourite Investigations 6

S00 E17 • Friday, Mar 4, 2016 • Mar 4 • 25m

The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!

Favourite Investigations 7

S00 E18 • Monday, Mar 7, 2016 • Mar 7 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.

Favourite Investigations 8

S00 E19 • Monday, Mar 14, 2016 • Mar 14 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?

Lose Weight for Summer

S00 E20 • Monday, Jun 13, 2016 • Jun 13 • 47m

Super-slimmers share the secrets of their dieting success, while Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out miso soup, the apple cider vinegar diet, gut bacteria and more

Not To Be Missed Mission

S00 E21 • Monday, Jun 20, 2016 • Jun 20 • 47m

The Truth About Sugar

S00 E22 • Monday, Sep 19, 2016 • Sep 19 • 47m

New presenter Kiran Jethwa joins the team as they investigate all things sweet. Is agave syrup healthier than sugar? Matt meets Cleo Rocos to find out. Is brown sugar better for us than white?

Favourite Investigations 9

S00 E23 • Friday, Nov 18, 2016 • Nov 18 • 25m

Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surprising discovery about the origins of haggis.

Favourite Investigations 10

S00 E24 • Friday, Nov 25, 2016 • Nov 25 • 47m

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E25 • Friday, Dec 23, 2016 • Dec 23 • 47m

How can you keep your turkey breast juicy? What makes pink champagne pink? How can supermarkets sell lobster for a fiver? Why are Jimmy's chestnuts exploding? Plus: the ultimate gingerbread house.

Diet Special 2017

S00 E26 • Monday, Jan 2, 2017 • Jan 2 • 47m

The team examine recent trends and scientific advances in weight loss. Can eating more fat make us thin? Should we skip breakfast? And drink full-fat milk? Or just get a good night's sleep?

Favourite Investigations 11

S00 E27 • Monday, Feb 13, 2017 • Feb 13 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? Plus: black pepper.

Favourite Investigations 12

S00 E28 • Monday, Feb 20, 2017 • Feb 20 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus vitamin D, and elderflower cordial.

Favourite Investigations 13

S00 E29 • Monday, Feb 27, 2017 • Feb 27 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim? Why do onions make you cry? Why are there closed pistachio nuts in our packs?

Favourite Investigations 14

S00 E30 • Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 • Jul 26 • 25m

Kate visits a remote potato paradise in Chile as she investigates coloured crisps. Jimmy learns about avocado-rustling and discovers the secrets of guacamole. And what gives sour beer its tang?

Meat Special

S00 E31 • Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017 • Aug 22 • 47m

This special episode examines the innovations that are making meat healthier for us and better for the planet, from muscle-bound cattle to sustainable alternatives to beef

Supermarket Special

S00 E32 • Friday, Nov 17, 2017 • Nov 17 • 47m

The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared in 2017, and reveal how technology can help save money, from dynamic pricing to robot fruit pickers and cutting-edge packaging

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E33 • Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 • Dec 12 • 47m

Should we be stuffing the turkey with chocolate, nuts and mushrooms? Is there silver in cake decorations? Plus: tofurkey, cinnamon and other Christmas food surprises.

Diet Special

S00 E34 • Thursday, Jan 4, 2018 • Jan 4 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate, Matt and Dr Helen share surprising food and drink health tips. Can curry help you lose weight? Plus: the Hadza tribe's unique diet, meal replacement drinks, microgreens and more.

China Special

S00 E35 • Thursday, May 10, 2018 • May 10 • 47m

The team reveal the secrets of China's food, exploring ancient farming techniques, modern commercial production on an epic scale, and everything from noodles to fortune cookies, soy sauce and garlic

Favourite Investigations 17

S00 E36 • Tuesday, May 29, 2018 • May 29 • 47m

Can you eat any old seaweed? Why aren't pork scratchings made from British pigs? Can you make risotto from long grain rice? What exactly is skyr? Plus: tomatoes, and icing sugar.

Revisited

S00 E37 • Monday, Jun 4, 2018 • Jun 4 • 25m

Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish?

Summer Diet Special

S00 E38 • Friday, Jul 13, 2018 • Jul 13 • 47m

The team reveal foodie tips to help you feel great on your summer holiday. Jimmy learns the truth about crash diets. Can collagen drinks boost your skin's appearance? Plus: tiger nut milk.

Favourite Investigations 19

S00 E39 • Monday, Aug 6, 2018 • Aug 6 • 25m

Kate, Jimmy and Matt revisit some of their favourite investigations. What's the difference between white and dark rum? What's the jelly in a jelly bean? And why do anchovies taste salty?

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018

S00 E40 • Monday, Dec 17, 2018 • Dec 17 • 47m

Is there anything in yuletide spices that gives you Christmas cheer? Should we score our sprouts? Kate checks out a decadent dish from Christmas past: the multi-bird roast. Plus: mince pies.

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E41 • Thursday, Jan 3, 2019 • Jan 3 • 47m

Kate checks out veg and fruit-based alternatives to carbs and meat. Can a booze-free month make Matt look younger? And which foods and drinks are particularly helpful during endurance training?

Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special

S00 E42 • Monday, Feb 4, 2019 • Feb 4 • 47m

Matt joins KFC on the frontline of the fight against flaccid fries, Kate goes behind the scenes at Deliveroo, and Jimmy investigates the health benefits of a taco

Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout

S00 E43 • Friday, Mar 15, 2019 • Mar 15 • 47m

Food Unwrapped investigates what will happen to the food on our shelves, in our fridges and on our plates, and how our supermarkets will look and behave, after we leave the EU

Favourite Investigations 21

S00 E44 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 • Apr 16 • 47m

Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Why is there calcium in bread? And how can New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?

Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan

S00 E45 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 • Apr 23 • 47m

Kate explores the surprising secrets of the vegan cheese melt, in this special vegan episode. Plus: should we be raising children as vegan? And can Jimmy go vegan for a week?

Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets

S00 E46 • Monday, May 6, 2019 • May 6 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus: can carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? And smoked fish: why is it all yellow?

Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?

S00 E47 • Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 • Jun 6 • 47m

What's more fattening: sandwiches, wraps or bagels? What sort of lunches make us sleepy? Dr Helen Lawal investigates the rise in teenagers having fried chicken for lunch. Plus: sushi.

Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes

S00 E48 • Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 • Aug 4 • 25m

Some favourite Food Unwrapped investigations. In Kenya, Jimmy looks into the flavours and pricing of tea, Matt visits a Norwegian scallop farm, and Kate checks out limes in Israel.

Favourite Investigations 23

S00 E49 • Monday, Aug 19, 2019 • Aug 19 • 46m

Jimmy Doherty investigates whether protein supplements really build a buff body; Matt finds out which foods generate the most wind; and Kate Quilton lifts the lid on peanut butter

Favourite Investigations 24

S00 E50 • Monday, Aug 26, 2019 • Aug 26 • 25m

Matt discovers what gives clotted cream its yellow colour, Jimmy learns where the flavour comes from in his Earl Grey tea, and Kate finds out if we can now eat oysters all year round

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Food Techniques

S00 E01 • Monday, Aug 12, 2013 • Aug 12 • 25m

In this special episode Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton test some of the food techniques they've discovered during the series, to answer viewers' questions

Viewers' Questions

S00 E02 • Monday, Dec 9, 2013 • Dec 9 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton answer more viewers' questions. Jimmy heads to Brazil to put stock cubes in the spotlight. How can something so small taste so beefy?

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E03 • Monday, Dec 23, 2013 • Dec 23 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut uncover the secrets behind our festive food. Do the bubbles in Champagne really make it go to your head faster? And why do children hate sprouts?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E04 • Monday, Jan 6, 2014 • Jan 6 • 47m

A huge range of diet products and plans are available, from fasting to detoxing and cutting out certain foods. Jimmy, Kate and Matt want to know which ones actually work.

Series 3 Favourites

S00 E05 • Monday, Mar 10, 2014 • Mar 10 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food discoveries from Series 3 in this special episode.

Easter Special

S00 E06 • Monday, Apr 21, 2014 • Apr 21 • 48m

Is dark chocolate good for you? Could daffodils help treat Alzheimer's disease? Jimmy, Kate and Matt uncover remarkable secrets about the nation's favourite springtime produce.

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E07 • Monday, Dec 22, 2014 • Dec 22 • 47m

Why is farmed salmon pink? Can you grow a chicken as big as a turkey? Is the gold in drinks real gold? Can you eat frankincense? How do they make wafer-thin after-dinner mints?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E08 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty and the team uncover the truth about diet foods. Could green tea help knock off some pounds? Is soup the secret to losing weight? And can beetroot improve your physical performance?

Favourite Investigations 1

S00 E09 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish? Jimmy comes face to face with cheese mites. And are the banana's days numbered?

Favourite Investigations 2

S00 E10 • Monday, May 25, 2015 • May 25 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is supermarket fish? Is cheese always off-limits if you want to lose weight? And what's in olives?

Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer

S00 E11 • Monday, Jul 27, 2015 • Jul 27 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt reveal how food can help you get into great shape for summer. Do greens give you a golden glow? Are konjac noodles a dieter's dream? How can you get buff for the beach?

Favourite Investigations 3

S00 E12 • Monday, Nov 23, 2015 • Nov 23 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?

Food Unwrapped at Christmas

S00 E13 • Monday, Dec 21, 2015 • Dec 21 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out budget smoked salmon and Irish cream liqueur, and ask why goose is pricier than turkey and what an almond shortage means for Christmas cake

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E14 • Monday, Jan 4, 2016 • Jan 4 • 48m

Can you still have treats when you're on a diet? This episode includes raw chocolate, and the possible holy grail of sugar-free baking. Can alcohol-free beer taste of beer? Plus: chilli, and cheese.

Favourite Investigations 4

S00 E15 • Friday, Feb 19, 2016 • Feb 19 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat

Favourite Investigations 5

S00 E16 • Friday, Feb 26, 2016 • Feb 26 • 25m

The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.

Favourite Investigations 6

S00 E17 • Friday, Mar 4, 2016 • Mar 4 • 25m

The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!

Favourite Investigations 7

S00 E18 • Monday, Mar 7, 2016 • Mar 7 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.

Favourite Investigations 8

S00 E19 • Monday, Mar 14, 2016 • Mar 14 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?

Lose Weight for Summer

S00 E20 • Monday, Jun 13, 2016 • Jun 13 • 47m

Super-slimmers share the secrets of their dieting success, while Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out miso soup, the apple cider vinegar diet, gut bacteria and more

Not To Be Missed Mission

S00 E21 • Monday, Jun 20, 2016 • Jun 20 • 47m

The Truth About Sugar

S00 E22 • Monday, Sep 19, 2016 • Sep 19 • 47m

New presenter Kiran Jethwa joins the team as they investigate all things sweet. Is agave syrup healthier than sugar? Matt meets Cleo Rocos to find out. Is brown sugar better for us than white?

Favourite Investigations 9

S00 E23 • Friday, Nov 18, 2016 • Nov 18 • 25m

Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surprising discovery about the origins of haggis.

Favourite Investigations 10

S00 E24 • Friday, Nov 25, 2016 • Nov 25 • 47m

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E25 • Friday, Dec 23, 2016 • Dec 23 • 47m

How can you keep your turkey breast juicy? What makes pink champagne pink? How can supermarkets sell lobster for a fiver? Why are Jimmy's chestnuts exploding? Plus: the ultimate gingerbread house.

Diet Special 2017

S00 E26 • Monday, Jan 2, 2017 • Jan 2 • 47m

The team examine recent trends and scientific advances in weight loss. Can eating more fat make us thin? Should we skip breakfast? And drink full-fat milk? Or just get a good night's sleep?

Favourite Investigations 11

S00 E27 • Monday, Feb 13, 2017 • Feb 13 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? Plus: black pepper.

Favourite Investigations 12

S00 E28 • Monday, Feb 20, 2017 • Feb 20 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus vitamin D, and elderflower cordial.

Favourite Investigations 13

S00 E29 • Monday, Feb 27, 2017 • Feb 27 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim? Why do onions make you cry? Why are there closed pistachio nuts in our packs?

Favourite Investigations 14

S00 E30 • Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 • Jul 26 • 25m

Kate visits a remote potato paradise in Chile as she investigates coloured crisps. Jimmy learns about avocado-rustling and discovers the secrets of guacamole. And what gives sour beer its tang?

Meat Special

S00 E31 • Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017 • Aug 22 • 47m

This special episode examines the innovations that are making meat healthier for us and better for the planet, from muscle-bound cattle to sustainable alternatives to beef

Supermarket Special

S00 E32 • Friday, Nov 17, 2017 • Nov 17 • 47m

The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared in 2017, and reveal how technology can help save money, from dynamic pricing to robot fruit pickers and cutting-edge packaging

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E33 • Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 • Dec 12 • 47m

Should we be stuffing the turkey with chocolate, nuts and mushrooms? Is there silver in cake decorations? Plus: tofurkey, cinnamon and other Christmas food surprises.

Diet Special

S00 E34 • Thursday, Jan 4, 2018 • Jan 4 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate, Matt and Dr Helen share surprising food and drink health tips. Can curry help you lose weight? Plus: the Hadza tribe's unique diet, meal replacement drinks, microgreens and more.

China Special

S00 E35 • Thursday, May 10, 2018 • May 10 • 47m

The team reveal the secrets of China's food, exploring ancient farming techniques, modern commercial production on an epic scale, and everything from noodles to fortune cookies, soy sauce and garlic

Favourite Investigations 17

S00 E36 • Tuesday, May 29, 2018 • May 29 • 47m

Can you eat any old seaweed? Why aren't pork scratchings made from British pigs? Can you make risotto from long grain rice? What exactly is skyr? Plus: tomatoes, and icing sugar.

Revisited

S00 E37 • Monday, Jun 4, 2018 • Jun 4 • 25m

Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish?

Summer Diet Special

S00 E38 • Friday, Jul 13, 2018 • Jul 13 • 47m

The team reveal foodie tips to help you feel great on your summer holiday. Jimmy learns the truth about crash diets. Can collagen drinks boost your skin's appearance? Plus: tiger nut milk.

Favourite Investigations 19

S00 E39 • Monday, Aug 6, 2018 • Aug 6 • 25m

Kate, Jimmy and Matt revisit some of their favourite investigations. What's the difference between white and dark rum? What's the jelly in a jelly bean? And why do anchovies taste salty?

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018

S00 E40 • Monday, Dec 17, 2018 • Dec 17 • 47m

Is there anything in yuletide spices that gives you Christmas cheer? Should we score our sprouts? Kate checks out a decadent dish from Christmas past: the multi-bird roast. Plus: mince pies.

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E41 • Thursday, Jan 3, 2019 • Jan 3 • 47m

Kate checks out veg and fruit-based alternatives to carbs and meat. Can a booze-free month make Matt look younger? And which foods and drinks are particularly helpful during endurance training?

Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special

S00 E42 • Monday, Feb 4, 2019 • Feb 4 • 47m

Matt joins KFC on the frontline of the fight against flaccid fries, Kate goes behind the scenes at Deliveroo, and Jimmy investigates the health benefits of a taco

Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout

S00 E43 • Friday, Mar 15, 2019 • Mar 15 • 47m

Food Unwrapped investigates what will happen to the food on our shelves, in our fridges and on our plates, and how our supermarkets will look and behave, after we leave the EU

Favourite Investigations 21

S00 E44 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 • Apr 16 • 47m

Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Why is there calcium in bread? And how can New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?

Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan

S00 E45 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 • Apr 23 • 47m

Kate explores the surprising secrets of the vegan cheese melt, in this special vegan episode. Plus: should we be raising children as vegan? And can Jimmy go vegan for a week?

Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets

S00 E46 • Monday, May 6, 2019 • May 6 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus: can carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? And smoked fish: why is it all yellow?

Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?

S00 E47 • Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 • Jun 6 • 47m

What's more fattening: sandwiches, wraps or bagels? What sort of lunches make us sleepy? Dr Helen Lawal investigates the rise in teenagers having fried chicken for lunch. Plus: sushi.

Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes

S00 E48 • Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 • Aug 4 • 25m

Some favourite Food Unwrapped investigations. In Kenya, Jimmy looks into the flavours and pricing of tea, Matt visits a Norwegian scallop farm, and Kate checks out limes in Israel.

Favourite Investigations 23

S00 E49 • Monday, Aug 19, 2019 • Aug 19 • 46m

Jimmy Doherty investigates whether protein supplements really build a buff body; Matt finds out which foods generate the most wind; and Kate Quilton lifts the lid on peanut butter

Favourite Investigations 24

S00 E50 • Monday, Aug 26, 2019 • Aug 26 • 25m

Matt discovers what gives clotted cream its yellow colour, Jimmy learns where the flavour comes from in his Earl Grey tea, and Kate finds out if we can now eat oysters all year round

Food Unwrapped

Specials

2013 • 94 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Food Techniques

S00 E01 • Monday, Aug 12, 2013 • Aug 12 • 25m

In this special episode Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton test some of the food techniques they've discovered during the series, to answer viewers' questions

Viewers' Questions

S00 E02 • Monday, Dec 9, 2013 • Dec 9 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton answer more viewers' questions. Jimmy heads to Brazil to put stock cubes in the spotlight. How can something so small taste so beefy?

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E03 • Monday, Dec 23, 2013 • Dec 23 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbut uncover the secrets behind our festive food. Do the bubbles in Champagne really make it go to your head faster? And why do children hate sprouts?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E04 • Monday, Jan 6, 2014 • Jan 6 • 47m

A huge range of diet products and plans are available, from fasting to detoxing and cutting out certain foods. Jimmy, Kate and Matt want to know which ones actually work.

Series 3 Favourites

S00 E05 • Monday, Mar 10, 2014 • Mar 10 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food discoveries from Series 3 in this special episode.

Easter Special

S00 E06 • Monday, Apr 21, 2014 • Apr 21 • 48m

Is dark chocolate good for you? Could daffodils help treat Alzheimer's disease? Jimmy, Kate and Matt uncover remarkable secrets about the nation's favourite springtime produce.

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

S00 E07 • Monday, Dec 22, 2014 • Dec 22 • 47m

Why is farmed salmon pink? Can you grow a chicken as big as a turkey? Is the gold in drinks real gold? Can you eat frankincense? How do they make wafer-thin after-dinner mints?

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E08 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5 • 47m

Jimmy Doherty and the team uncover the truth about diet foods. Could green tea help knock off some pounds? Is soup the secret to losing weight? And can beetroot improve your physical performance?

Favourite Investigations 1

S00 E09 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish? Jimmy comes face to face with cheese mites. And are the banana's days numbered?

Favourite Investigations 2

S00 E10 • Monday, May 25, 2015 • May 25 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is supermarket fish? Is cheese always off-limits if you want to lose weight? And what's in olives?

Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer

S00 E11 • Monday, Jul 27, 2015 • Jul 27 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt reveal how food can help you get into great shape for summer. Do greens give you a golden glow? Are konjac noodles a dieter's dream? How can you get buff for the beach?

Favourite Investigations 3

S00 E12 • Monday, Nov 23, 2015 • Nov 23 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?

Food Unwrapped at Christmas

S00 E13 • Monday, Dec 21, 2015 • Dec 21 • 48m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out budget smoked salmon and Irish cream liqueur, and ask why goose is pricier than turkey and what an almond shortage means for Christmas cake

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E14 • Monday, Jan 4, 2016 • Jan 4 • 48m

Can you still have treats when you're on a diet? This episode includes raw chocolate, and the possible holy grail of sugar-free baking. Can alcohol-free beer taste of beer? Plus: chilli, and cheese.

Favourite Investigations 4

S00 E15 • Friday, Feb 19, 2016 • Feb 19 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat

Favourite Investigations 5

S00 E16 • Friday, Feb 26, 2016 • Feb 26 • 25m

The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.

Favourite Investigations 6

S00 E17 • Friday, Mar 4, 2016 • Mar 4 • 25m

The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!

Favourite Investigations 7

S00 E18 • Monday, Mar 7, 2016 • Mar 7 • 25m

The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.

Favourite Investigations 8

S00 E19 • Monday, Mar 14, 2016 • Mar 14 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?

Lose Weight for Summer

S00 E20 • Monday, Jun 13, 2016 • Jun 13 • 47m

Super-slimmers share the secrets of their dieting success, while Jimmy, Kate and Matt check out miso soup, the apple cider vinegar diet, gut bacteria and more

Not To Be Missed Mission

S00 E21 • Monday, Jun 20, 2016 • Jun 20 • 47m

The Truth About Sugar

S00 E22 • Monday, Sep 19, 2016 • Sep 19 • 47m

New presenter Kiran Jethwa joins the team as they investigate all things sweet. Is agave syrup healthier than sugar? Matt meets Cleo Rocos to find out. Is brown sugar better for us than white?

Favourite Investigations 9

S00 E23 • Friday, Nov 18, 2016 • Nov 18 • 25m

Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surprising discovery about the origins of haggis.

Favourite Investigations 10

S00 E24 • Friday, Nov 25, 2016 • Nov 25 • 47m

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E25 • Friday, Dec 23, 2016 • Dec 23 • 47m

How can you keep your turkey breast juicy? What makes pink champagne pink? How can supermarkets sell lobster for a fiver? Why are Jimmy's chestnuts exploding? Plus: the ultimate gingerbread house.

Diet Special 2017

S00 E26 • Monday, Jan 2, 2017 • Jan 2 • 47m

The team examine recent trends and scientific advances in weight loss. Can eating more fat make us thin? Should we skip breakfast? And drink full-fat milk? Or just get a good night's sleep?

Favourite Investigations 11

S00 E27 • Monday, Feb 13, 2017 • Feb 13 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? Plus: black pepper.

Favourite Investigations 12

S00 E28 • Monday, Feb 20, 2017 • Feb 20 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus vitamin D, and elderflower cordial.

Favourite Investigations 13

S00 E29 • Monday, Feb 27, 2017 • Feb 27 • 25m

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim? Why do onions make you cry? Why are there closed pistachio nuts in our packs?

Favourite Investigations 14

S00 E30 • Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 • Jul 26 • 25m

Kate visits a remote potato paradise in Chile as she investigates coloured crisps. Jimmy learns about avocado-rustling and discovers the secrets of guacamole. And what gives sour beer its tang?

Meat Special

S00 E31 • Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017 • Aug 22 • 47m

This special episode examines the innovations that are making meat healthier for us and better for the planet, from muscle-bound cattle to sustainable alternatives to beef

Supermarket Special

S00 E32 • Friday, Nov 17, 2017 • Nov 17 • 47m

The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared in 2017, and reveal how technology can help save money, from dynamic pricing to robot fruit pickers and cutting-edge packaging

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

S00 E33 • Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 • Dec 12 • 47m

Should we be stuffing the turkey with chocolate, nuts and mushrooms? Is there silver in cake decorations? Plus: tofurkey, cinnamon and other Christmas food surprises.

Diet Special

S00 E34 • Thursday, Jan 4, 2018 • Jan 4 • 47m

Jimmy, Kate, Matt and Dr Helen share surprising food and drink health tips. Can curry help you lose weight? Plus: the Hadza tribe's unique diet, meal replacement drinks, microgreens and more.

China Special

S00 E35 • Thursday, May 10, 2018 • May 10 • 47m

The team reveal the secrets of China's food, exploring ancient farming techniques, modern commercial production on an epic scale, and everything from noodles to fortune cookies, soy sauce and garlic

Favourite Investigations 17

S00 E36 • Tuesday, May 29, 2018 • May 29 • 47m

Can you eat any old seaweed? Why aren't pork scratchings made from British pigs? Can you make risotto from long grain rice? What exactly is skyr? Plus: tomatoes, and icing sugar.

Revisited

S00 E37 • Monday, Jun 4, 2018 • Jun 4 • 25m

Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish?

Summer Diet Special

S00 E38 • Friday, Jul 13, 2018 • Jul 13 • 47m

The team reveal foodie tips to help you feel great on your summer holiday. Jimmy learns the truth about crash diets. Can collagen drinks boost your skin's appearance? Plus: tiger nut milk.

Favourite Investigations 19

S00 E39 • Monday, Aug 6, 2018 • Aug 6 • 25m

Kate, Jimmy and Matt revisit some of their favourite investigations. What's the difference between white and dark rum? What's the jelly in a jelly bean? And why do anchovies taste salty?

Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018

S00 E40 • Monday, Dec 17, 2018 • Dec 17 • 47m

Is there anything in yuletide spices that gives you Christmas cheer? Should we score our sprouts? Kate checks out a decadent dish from Christmas past: the multi-bird roast. Plus: mince pies.

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

S00 E41 • Thursday, Jan 3, 2019 • Jan 3 • 47m

Kate checks out veg and fruit-based alternatives to carbs and meat. Can a booze-free month make Matt look younger? And which foods and drinks are particularly helpful during endurance training?

Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special

S00 E42 • Monday, Feb 4, 2019 • Feb 4 • 47m

Matt joins KFC on the frontline of the fight against flaccid fries, Kate goes behind the scenes at Deliveroo, and Jimmy investigates the health benefits of a taco

Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout

S00 E43 • Friday, Mar 15, 2019 • Mar 15 • 47m

Food Unwrapped investigates what will happen to the food on our shelves, in our fridges and on our plates, and how our supermarkets will look and behave, after we leave the EU

Favourite Investigations 21

S00 E44 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 • Apr 16 • 47m

Can booze keep you warm? How safe is bacon? Jimmy discovers something unexpected in fish fingers. Why is there calcium in bread? And how can New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?

Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan

S00 E45 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 • Apr 23 • 47m

Kate explores the surprising secrets of the vegan cheese melt, in this special vegan episode. Plus: should we be raising children as vegan? And can Jimmy go vegan for a week?

Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets

S00 E46 • Monday, May 6, 2019 • May 6 • 25m

Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus: can carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? And smoked fish: why is it all yellow?

Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?

S00 E47 • Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 • Jun 6 • 47m

What's more fattening: sandwiches, wraps or bagels? What sort of lunches make us sleepy? Dr Helen Lawal investigates the rise in teenagers having fried chicken for lunch. Plus: sushi.

Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes

S00 E48 • Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 • Aug 4 • 25m

Some favourite Food Unwrapped investigations. In Kenya, Jimmy looks into the flavours and pricing of tea, Matt visits a Norwegian scallop farm, and Kate checks out limes in Israel.

Favourite Investigations 23

S00 E49 • Monday, Aug 19, 2019 • Aug 19 • 46m

Jimmy Doherty investigates whether protein supplements really build a buff body; Matt finds out which foods generate the most wind; and Kate Quilton lifts the lid on peanut butter

Favourite Investigations 24

S00 E50 • Monday, Aug 26, 2019 • Aug 26 • 25m

Matt discovers what gives clotted cream its yellow colour, Jimmy learns where the flavour comes from in his Earl Grey tea, and Kate finds out if we can now eat oysters all year round