Food Unwrapped

Season 20

The team explore food myths from a neutral point of view, culminating in a summary based on scientific research.

Perfect Popcorn, Blue Cheese, Crisps
E1
Perfect Popcorn, Blue Cheese, CrispsMatt Tebbutt visits Argentina to learn the secret of perfect popcorn, Andi Oliver looks at how the mould gets put inside blue cheese, and Jimmy Doherty is in Germany to see how electricity is used in cutting edge crisp production.
Scotch Eggs, Supermarket Steaks, Honey for Children
E2
Scotch Eggs, Supermarket Steaks, Honey for ChildrenAmanda Byram learns if there's anything Scottish at all about scotch eggs, and Matt Tebbutt heads for Argentina to find out what the red liquid in a supermarket steak is if not blood. Kate Quilton reports on the dangers of feeding honey to young children.
Bagged Salad, Sea Salt, Light and Dark Ales
E3
Bagged Salad, Sea Salt, Light and Dark AlesWhat's the healthiest lettuce in the salad bag? Is sea salt all it's cracked up to be? And in Suffolk, Briony May Williams explores the difference between light and dark ales.