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1. Food Techniques

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
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25min
August 12, 2013
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2. Viewers' Questions

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?
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25min
December 9, 2013
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3. Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

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?
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47min
December 23, 2013
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4. Food Unwrapped Diet Special

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.
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47min
January 6, 2014
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5. Series 3 Favourites

Jimmy Doherty, Matt Tebbutt and Kate Quilton take another look at some of their favourite food discoveries from Series 3 in this special episode.
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47min
March 10, 2014
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6. Easter Special

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.
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48min
April 21, 2014
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7. Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

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?
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47min
December 22, 2014
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8. Food Unwrapped Diet Special

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?
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47min
January 5, 2015
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9. Favourite Investigations 1

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?
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48min
May 4, 2015
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10. Favourite Investigations 2

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?
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25min
May 25, 2015
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11. Food Unwrapped Diets for Summer

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?
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47min
July 27, 2015
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12. Favourite Investigations 3

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?
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25min
November 23, 2015
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13. Food Unwrapped at Christmas

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
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48min
December 21, 2015
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14. Food Unwrapped Diet Special

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.
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48min
January 4, 2016
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15. Favourite Investigations 4

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
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25min
February 19, 2016
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16. Favourite Investigations 5

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.
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25min
February 26, 2016
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17. Favourite Investigations 6

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!
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25min
March 4, 2016
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18. Favourite Investigations 7

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.
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25min
March 7, 2016
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19. Favourite Investigations 8

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?
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25min
March 14, 2016
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20. Lose Weight for Summer

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
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47min
June 13, 2016
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21. Not To Be Missed Mission

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’.
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47min
June 20, 2016
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22. The Truth About Sugar

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?
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47min
September 19, 2016
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23. Favourite Investigations 9

Kate wants to know why almond prices have gone nuts. Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt makes a surprising discovery about the origins of haggis.
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25min
November 18, 2016
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24. Favourite Investigations 10

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.
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47min
November 25, 2016
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25. Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

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.
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47min
December 23, 2016
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26. Diet Special 2017

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?
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47min
January 2, 2017
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27. Favourite Investigations 11

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.
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25min
February 13, 2017
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28. Favourite Investigations 12

Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus vitamin D, and elderflower cordial.
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February 20, 2017
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29. Favourite Investigations 13

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?
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February 27, 2017
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30. Favourite Investigations 14

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?
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25min
July 26, 2017
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31. Meat Special

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
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47min
August 22, 2017
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32. Supermarket Special

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
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47min
November 17, 2017
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33. Food Unwrapped Does Christmas

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.
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47min
December 12, 2017
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34. Diet Special

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.
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47min
January 4, 2018
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35. China Special

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
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47min
May 10, 2018
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36. Favourite Investigations 17

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.
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47min
May 29, 2018
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37. Revisited

Matt visits an extraordinary underwater basil farm as he investigates pesto. And could squid and chips replace fish and chips as our national dish?
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June 4, 2018
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38. Summer Diet Special

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.
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47min
July 13, 2018
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39. Favourite Investigations 19

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?
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August 6, 2018
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40. Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 2018

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.
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47min
December 17, 2018
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41. Food Unwrapped Diet Special

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?
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47min
January 3, 2019
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42. Food Unwrapped Takeaway Special

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
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47min
February 4, 2019
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43. Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout

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
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47min
March 15, 2019
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44. Favourite Investigations 21

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?
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47min
April 16, 2019
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45. Food Unwrapped Goes Vegan

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?
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47min
April 23, 2019
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46. Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets

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?
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25min
May 6, 2019
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47. Food Unwrapped: Is Lunch Making Me Fat?

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.
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June 6, 2019
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48. Favourites: Tea, Scallops, Limes

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.
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August 4, 2019
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49. Favourite Investigations 23

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
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August 19, 2019
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50. Favourite Investigations 24

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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August 26, 2019
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51. Favourite Investigations 25

Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty asks how much orange is in orange squash. Matt Tebbutt runs across a pond of custard. And is it true that your DNA determines whether you love or hate Marmite?
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November 25, 2019
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52. Favourite Investigations 26

Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty finds out what gives piquanté peppers their sweetness. And Kate Quilton investigates potentially dangerous levels of mercury in tuna fish.
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December 2, 2019
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53. Favourite Investigations 27

Favourite investigations. Matt Tebbutt visits China, the world's biggest oyster producer. Jimmy Doherty looks at dry gin. Kate Quilton asks if herbal bedtime teas can help you nod off.
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December 9, 2019
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54. Food Unwrapped: Cracking Christmas Guide

From novel turkey cooking methods to affordable fizz, this special show reveals everything you need to know to feed your family and friends better, cheaper and faster
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47min
December 18, 2019
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55. Food Unwrapped New Year Health Secrets

A handy haul of health hacks to propel you into 2020, including a look at ginger, spinach and your 'five-a-day' fruit and veg
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47min
January 7, 2020
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56. Food Unwrapped Does Breakfast

Favourite brekkie-based investigations. Jimmy traces the roots of baked beans. Helen investigates the health risks of a bacon butty. And why do we prefer tea in a mug to a disposable cup?
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January 14, 2020
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57. Food Unwrapped: Sweet Tooth Special

A celebration of all things sweet and wonderful, from Parisian macarons and salted caramel, to the secrets of fizzy sweets and the reason some honey is runny and some isn't
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February 10, 2020
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58. Food Unwrapped Does Chocolate

As an Easter treat, some favourite chocolate-based investigations, from after-dinner mints to bubbly chocolate, white chocolate, and what makes dark chocolate good for your health
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46min
April 12, 2020
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59. Food Unwrapped Does Baking

To celebrate the wonderful world of baking, a look inside the world's biggest bread factory. Plus the secret ingredient in the Israeli desert that keeps icing sugar so light and powdery.
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47min
April 19, 2020
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60. Food Unwrapped: Fast Food Special

A celebration of the world of takeaways and fast food, from the pizzas at Papa John's, to the health risks of rare burgers, the fries at KFC, and the secret of instant noodles
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47min
August 25, 2020
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61. Food Unwrapped Does Snacks

A celebratory look back at some favourite snack-centred stories, from funny-shaped crisps to pork scratchings, rice cakes and nuts, and the perils of double-dipping tortilla chips
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September 1, 2020
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62. Food Unwrapped: Comfort Food Special

A celebration of the foods we turn to when we crave comfort, from pizza to pork pies, and from custard to Cornish pasties. Plus, the inside scoop on fish fingers and ice cream.
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September 8, 2020
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63. Food Unwrapped: Store Cupboard Staples

A celebration of the mighty store cupboard, from peanut butter's amazing shelf life, to the mysteries of Marmite, and some extraordinary anchovy fishing off the coast of Italy
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September 15, 2020
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64. Food Unwrapped Does Superfoods

Some favourite superfood stories sorting fact from fiction - from prunes, microgreens and horchata, to caffeine and weight loss. Plus, could too much kale be a bad thing?
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November 23, 2020
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65. Food Unwrapped's Festive Feast

Jimmy Doherty hosts a festive party on the farm as the team share the lowdown on turkey, prawn cocktail, Christmas cake that goes the distance, and how to get cranberries inside cheese
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December 14, 2020
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66. Food Unwrapped's Healthy New Year

As January's diets, workouts and superfoods kick in, the team offer top hacks for smashing health and weight management goals in 2021 - without ditching the tasty treats, from cheese to cake
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January 11, 2021
Food Unwrapped Gets Chocolatey

67. Food Unwrapped Gets Chocolatey

Some favourite choc-based investigations. Kate examines dark chocolate's possible health benefits. What makes white chocolate white? And how do they make the gooey bit in After Eights gooey?
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April 2, 2021
Food Unwrapped Does Great Britain

68. Food Unwrapped Does Great Britain

What makes British grub special? The team look at Pimm's, apples and porridge, the best vinegar for fish and chips, and the growing influence of spicy jerk seasoning.
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April 5, 2021
Food Unwrapped Does Takeaways

69. Food Unwrapped Does Takeaways

With Brits spending a whopping billion quid a month on takeouts, Food Unwrapped delivers some fascinating takeaway facts on spring rolls, kebabs and ghee - the flavoursome heart of curry.
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May 7, 2021
Healthy Hacks

70. Healthy Hacks

The team take a good look at 'superfoods'. Do pomegranates help with Alzheimer's? Can rosemary increase focus for teens at exam time? Will kefir improve mood? And what about histamines in food?
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August 16, 2021
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71. Food Unwrapped's Christmas Cracker

The gang unwrap festive facts. What's the secret to perfect stollen? Why red cabbage at Christmas? How long does an open bottle of port stay drinkable? Plus: a pigs in blankets alternative.
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December 7, 2021
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72. Food Unwrapped's Healthy New Year

The team dig deep into food hacks and science secrets for health and well-being as we kick off for 2022 - from chia seeds and gluten-free to the superpowers of watermelon
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1h 8min
January 3, 2022
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73. Food Unwrapped Goes Veggie

A look back at some favourite vegetarian investigations, from tasty meat-free burgers to edible seaweed, jackfruit, grow-your-own gardening tips, and the surprising truth about baby carrots
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January 10, 2022
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74. Food Unwrapped's Supermarket Secrets

The gang go behind the scenes with some favourite supermarket giants, exploring some ready meals and food science, the war on waste, and the truth about lookalike brands
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May 2, 2022
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75. Food Unwrapped Gets Baking

The gang roll up their sleeves for some baking-related inside info: from the secret of choc chip cookies to shiny pretzels, where bicarbonate of soda comes from, and the explosive properties of flour!
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May 23, 2022
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76. Food Unwrapped's Sweet Treat

d Unwrapped travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite food Who put the hole in doughnuts, and how much honey is there in a honeycomb? Plus: the truth about ready-to-eat cookie dough, as Food Unwrapped investigates some sweet food mysteries.
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June 20, 2022
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77. Food Unwrapped's Breakfast Buffet

At the Shreddies factory, Matt learns how cereals keep their crunch. What's the shelf life of milk and why are some egg yolks more yellow? And the search for the ultimate bacon butty.
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June 27, 2022
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78. Food Unwrapped's Italian Adventures

A feast of Italian food favourites - from high-end mozzarella to the story of gelato. The saucy secrets behind pasta shapes. And why are so many tinned tomatoes Italian?
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July 4, 2022
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79. Food Unwrapped: Jimmy's Asian Adventures

Jimmy Doherty's favourite Asian food trips, from spring rolls in Thailand to turmeric in India. And in Sri Lanka, he cracks the case of why coconuts are so popular in the UK.
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July 11, 2022
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80. Food Unwrapped's Sweet Feast

The gang look into the popularity of sour sweets, and why they taste so sharp; the secret to slow-melting ice cream; set versus runny jam; and what puts the 'short' in shortbread
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July 18, 2022
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81. Nordic Adventure

An epic culinary journey across Sweden, Norway and Finland, from cod farming, to the best meatballs, and the favourite foods of the happiest people on the planet.
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December 1, 2022
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82. Food Unwrapped's New Year Health Kicks

The gang return with new food facts for 2023. Can lettuce help you sleep? Just how much fibre should we be eating for a healthy bowel? And how does vegan streaky bacon get to look like meat?
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January 6, 2023
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83. Food Unwrapped Gets Fruity

Some fruity favourites from the gang. Do pomegranates make you healthy? How many apples are in a can of cider? Where's all the strawberry juice gone? And why are some fruits hairy?
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February 28, 2023
Food Unwrapped's Veg Box

84. Food Unwrapped's Veg Box

Andi Oliver sees how onions are peeled at an onion factory. Amanda Byram finds out what happens to the 10 million pumpkins Brits dump every year after Halloween. And Briony May Williams investigates why some radishes are hotter than others.
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March 7, 2023
Food Unwrapped's Lunch Box

85. Food Unwrapped's Lunch Box

Is there any difference between soft and crusty bread rolls? What's the reason for all that mayo in your pre-made sandwich? And Matt Tebbutt uncovers some of the secrets of ready meals.
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March 14, 2023
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86. Supermarkets Unwrapped: The Freezer Aisle

The team uncover the secrets in our supermarket trolleys. This time it's the frozen aisle, from chips to ice cream. And why do frozen ready meals have best-before dates?
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23min
July 3, 2023
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87. Supermarkets Unwrapped: The Vegan Aisle

All the latest from the vegan aisle at your supermarket - from plant-based burger trends to snappy vegan sausage skin. Quiche without eggs. And exactly how do you milk an oat?
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July 10, 2023
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88. Supermarkets Unwrapped: Fruit & Veg Aisle

The team take their trolleys down the fruit and veg aisle getting the inside info on summer veggies in winter, temperamental bananas, and how to waste less fresh produce
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July 17, 2023
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89. Supermarket Unwrapped: The Snacks Aisle

The team go travelling to get snacking - from dried mango, and cracking the secret of caramel popcorn, to the mystery of the fluffy centre of a Snowball
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23min
July 24, 2023
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90. Food Unwrapped's Caribbean Adventure

A stunning journey through Barbados, Saint Lucia and Dominica reveals the secrets of Caribbean food, from rum and lionfish and red bananas, to cocoa tea, passion fruit and cassava bread
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January 2, 2024
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91. Food Unwrapped's Deep South Adventure

Culinary secrets are revealed on a road trip through America's southern states - from mysterious grits to green tomatoes, sweet tea, Jack Daniels and KFC
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January 9, 2024
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92. Food Unwrapped's South Korean Adventure

From Seoul to Gwangju, Kate Quilton and John Whaite go on an incredible journey to unearth the origins of the Korean foods that have exploded in popularity in recent years
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January 16, 2024
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93. Food Unwrapped’s Party Platter

What makes food fit for a celebration? The gang travel far and wide to find out as they tuck into party cakes, chocs, crisps, samosas, squash and am amazing martini.
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January 19, 2024
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94. Food Unwrapped's Great British Grub

The best of British food, from Yorkshire puds to beer in batter, the mysteries of golden syrup and a nice glass of Scotch
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April 21, 2025