Food Detectives

Food Detectives (2008-2009)

EndedDocumentary showFood

Food Detectives will tackle some of the great food myths such as how long it takes gum to digest and if an apple a day truly does keep the doctor away.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13All You Can EatApr 28, 2009
S02E12Nightcaps?Apr 21, 2009
S02E11New York City PizzaApr 14, 2009
S02E10Chewing the FatApr 7, 2009
S02E09Liquid Nitrogen CocktailsMar 24, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Food Detectives premiere?

Food Detectives premiered on July 29, 2008.

Who is the host of Food Detectives?

Ted Allen is the host of Food Detectives.

What network aired Food Detectives?

Food Detectives aired on the Food Network.

What is the premise of Food Detectives?

Food Detectives investigates popular food myths and tests them using scientific methods.

How many episodes of Food Detectives were produced?

30 episodes of Food Detectives were produced.

What is the running time of each episode of Food Detectives?

Each episode of Food Detectives has a running time of 30 minutes.

What type of myths are tested in Food Detectives?

Food Detectives tests myths related to food safety, cooking, and nutrition.

What is the most surprising food myth that was debunked in Food Detectives?

One of the most surprising food myths that was debunked in Food Detectives was the claim that turkey makes you sleepy.

Who are the experts consulted in Food Detectives?

Food Detectives consults experts in the fields of food science, nutrition, and medicine.

What is the most common food myth tested in Food Detectives?

The most common food myth tested in Food Detectives is whether or not eating certain foods can cure a hangover.

How are the experiments conducted in Food Detectives?

The experiments in Food Detectives are conducted in a laboratory setting using scientific methods.

What is the most unusual food myth tested in Food Detectives?

One of the most unusual food myths tested in Food Detectives was whether or not eating charcoal can cure a hangover.

Is Food Detectives still airing?

Food Detectives is not currently airing new episodes.

What is the most surprising food fact that was revealed in Food Detectives?

One of the most surprising food facts that was revealed in Food Detectives was that some apples can be as effective as caffeine in keeping you awake.

What is the most dangerous food myth that was debunked in Food Detectives?

One of the most dangerous food myths that was debunked in Food Detectives was the claim that eating raw cookie dough is safe.

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