The team explore food myths from a neutral point of view, culminating in a summary based on scientific research.
Where to Watch Food Unwrapped • Season 8
5 Episodes
Dates, Sausages, Apples
E1
Dates, Sausages, ApplesWhat exactly is processed meat, and is a fresh British banger healthier than a frankfurter? Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt meets a man who has 250 varieties of apple on his tree.
Pepper, Yeast, Crisps
E2
Pepper, Yeast, CrispsAre crisp flavours made of real cheese and onion or cooked up in a lab? Matt investigates. Meanwhile, Kate learns the secrets of pepper, and Jimmy finds out about different types of yeast.
Marmalade, Fish, Goat
E3
Marmalade, Fish, GoatWhy does marmalade taste bitter when it's made of sugar and oranges? Which fish are fully sustainable? And are the British public up for goat meat?
Bell Pepper, Leek, Manuka
E4
Bell Pepper, Leek, ManukaJimmy joins the battle between the bell pepper and the Mediterranean fruit fly. Matt visits an amazing mobile leek factory. And how can you tell how much manuka is in your manuka honey?
Coconut Oil, Artichokes, Absinthe
E5
Coconut Oil, Artichokes, AbsintheIs coconut oil really healthier than other oils? Can absinthe lead to hallucinations and madness? And what do artichoke hearts have in common with strange African berries?