Food Unwrapped

Season 25

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

Bubble Tea, Soured Cream, Canned Fish
E1
Bubble Tea, Soured Cream, Canned FishIn search of the secret to the bubbles in bubble tea, Kate Quilton visits a cassava farm in Kenya to get to the root of it. Jimmy Doherty is in Somerset exploring why sour milk is sneered at, though soured cream is revered. Plus, Helen Lawal reports from Portugal on canned fish.
Cauliflower, Lemon Juice, Beer
E2
Cauliflower, Lemon Juice, BeerWhat's the 'flower' in cauliflower wonders Kate? Plus the long life of lemon juice. And a fess-up at the brewery as the meaning of 'bottle conditioned' beer is revealed.
Coffee, Parsnips and Frozen Pastries
E3
Coffee, Parsnips and Frozen PastriesKate's in Kenya wondering how do cold-brew and iced-coffee differ? News from Staffordshire on why parsnips are so sweet. And do frozen pastries taste as nice as fresh pastries?
Shallots, Baked Potatoes, Sheep's Milk
E4
Shallots, Baked Potatoes, Sheep's MilkThe gang dig up more fantastic food facts. Are shallots actually small onions? There's a price query about the cost of baked potatoes. And what's wrong with sheep's milk?