Food Theory

Season 1

MatPat takes viewers on a culinary journey from busting food myths and sharing consumer hacks to tackling food challenges and divulging the sometimes-dark backstories of our favorite food brands.

Where to Watch Food Theory • Season 1

20 Episodes

  • Supermarket Secrets/Can Eating Too Much Pop Your Stomach?
    E1
    Supermarket Secrets/Can Eating Too Much Pop Your Stomach?Unveil supermarket scams with Food Theory before exploring the wild science behind eating too much.
  • The Dark Secret of Oreos/Coffee is a Soup?
    E2
    The Dark Secret of Oreos/Coffee is a Soup?Dive into the dark secrets of Oreo before determining if coffee falls under the category of soup.
  • We Prove why New York Pizza is Best/The Dunkin' Donuts Secret
    E3
    We Prove why New York Pizza is Best/The Dunkin' Donuts SecretWhat lets NYC pizza get that lovely thin crust? And how do companies capitalize on your sense of smell?
  • McDonald's is Not a Restaurant/Stop Drinking Milk
    E4
    McDonald's is Not a Restaurant/Stop Drinking MilkJoin MatPat in uncovering McDonalds' business model and learn why milk alternatives might be appealing.
  • How Many Licks do Tootsie Pops Really Take?/Does Taco Bell Wreck Your Stomach?
    E5
    How Many Licks do Tootsie Pops Really Take?/Does Taco Bell Wreck Your Stomach?Learn how to optimize lollipop eating with MatPat before discovering the truth about Taco Bell's food.
  • Hidden Dangers of Peanut Butter/Bees are Fish
    E6
    Hidden Dangers of Peanut Butter/Bees are FishIs peanut butter really all that dangerous? And can bees really be classified as fish?
  • M&Ms Lie to Your Face/Sugar Doesn't Make Kids Hyper?
    E7
    M&Ms Lie to Your Face/Sugar Doesn't Make Kids Hyper?Maybe M&M's have used a misleading slogan. And maybe sugar rushes aren't what people thought they were.
  • Is Expensive Water Actually Worth It?
    E8
    Is Expensive Water Actually Worth It?Does expensive water even taste different? Do an elaborate taste test with MatPat to learn the truth.
  • Can You Trust Your Water?/10,000 Year Old Meatball
    E9
    Can You Trust Your Water?/10,000 Year Old MeatballExplore the supposed health benefits of alkaline water and study a mammoth meatball.
  • The Food Pyramid Conspiracy/Your Bananas Are Radioactive
    E10
    The Food Pyramid Conspiracy/Your Bananas Are RadioactiveMake some sense out of the history of food pyramids before learning about radioactivity in bananas.
  • Christmas Cookies Are Killing Santa/Boneless Wings Are Not What You Think
    E11
    Christmas Cookies Are Killing Santa/Boneless Wings Are Not What You ThinkSanta eats tons of cookies, but what else does he consume in one night? Then, the truth about boneless wings.
  • Stop Ordering Your Pizza Like This/Should You Be Scared of Chuck E. Cheese Pizza?
    E12
    Stop Ordering Your Pizza Like This/Should You Be Scared of Chuck E. Cheese Pizza?Which pizza chain offers the highest value per pizza? And why does Chuck E. Cheese pizza look like that?
  • What Makes a Sandwich a Sandwich?/Is the Government Hiding 1.4 Billion Pounds of Cheese?
    E13
    What Makes a Sandwich a Sandwich?/Is the Government Hiding 1.4 Billion Pounds of Cheese?Learn whether or not hot dogs qualify as sandwiches. Then, dive into a giant government cheese operation.
  • Do Not Eat NyQuil Chicken/I Wore Panera's Bread Gloves for 24 Hours
    E14
    Do Not Eat NyQuil Chicken/I Wore Panera's Bread Gloves for 24 HoursWho would actually eat something as unsafe as NyQuil chicken? Then, try on a pair of bread gloves.
  • Do Carrots Help Your Eyes?/Gamer Drinks Are a Lie?
    E15
    Do Carrots Help Your Eyes?/Gamer Drinks Are a Lie?Maybe there are foods better for your eyes than carrots. Then, dive into the world of gamer drinks.
  • Don't Shop at Omega Mart/Can a Sandwich Make You a Better Athlete?
    E16
    Don't Shop at Omega Mart/Can a Sandwich Make You a Better Athlete?The wacky world of Omega Mart awaits. Then, learn all about a peanut butter and jelly trend.
  • Why Does Everything Taste Like Chicken?/You Are Drinking Your Champagne Wrong
    E17
    Why Does Everything Taste Like Chicken?/You Are Drinking Your Champagne WrongUncover why a bunch of animals seem to taste like chicken before learning the truth of sipping champagne.
  • Don't Grab a Snickers/Your Neighbors Hate You
    E18
    Don't Grab a Snickers/Your Neighbors Hate YouSnickers may not provide the best bang for your buck, despite the slogan. Then, more secrets about candy.
  • Never Eat the Right Twix/Is Your Cake Illegal?
    E19
    Never Eat the Right Twix/Is Your Cake Illegal?Deduce which side of Twix is better before discovering what might make a cake illegal.
  • Omega Mart's Secret Invasion/Domino's Worst Nightmare is Back
    E20
    Omega Mart's Secret Invasion/Domino's Worst Nightmare is BackOmega Mart has many more dark secrets for MatPat to uncover. Then, watch out for the Noid.

 

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