Food Unwrapped - Season 6

Food Unwrapped - Season 6

Season 6

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Episodes16
DatesAug 31, 2015 - Mar 14, 2016
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Episodes

MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower Cordial
Season 6Episode 130 min

MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower Cordial

Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigates rumours that the Brazil nuts in UK supermarkets are all radioactive. Plus: elderflower cordial.

Aug 31, 2015
Vitamin D Deficiency, Wagyu Beef, Swiss Cheese
Season 6Episode 230 min

Vitamin D Deficiency, Wagyu Beef, Swiss Cheese

Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell wagyu beef, cheaply. And Matt heads to Switzerland to ask why there are holes in Swiss cheese.

Sep 7, 2015
Bluefin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
Season 6Episode 330 min

Bluefin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas

Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream can go gritty, and Matt explores the difference between premium and budget peas.

Sep 14, 2015
Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese
Season 6Episode 430 min

Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese

Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant granules, and Matt checks out Wensleydale cheese

Sep 21, 2015
Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
Season 6Episode 530 min

Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco

Why do we have to pay for pistachios that we can't crack open and eat? Are traditional rolled oats better for us than quick-cook porridge? Plus: the trouble with draught Prosecco.

Sep 28, 2015
Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
Season 6Episode 630 min

Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits

Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger. Matt finds out which biscuit's best for dunking.

Oct 5, 2015
Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
Season 6Episode 730 min

Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels

Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles get into chocolate bars? And should we never eat mussels when there's an 'r' in the month?

Oct 12, 2015
Prunes, Cherry Tomatoes, Growing Veg with Sea Water
Season 6Episode 830 min

Prunes, Cherry Tomatoes, Growing Veg with Sea Water

Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelling them correctly? And can a Dutch pioneer grow veg using sea water?

Oct 19, 2015
Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
Season 6Episode 930 min

Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets

Jimmy explores new ways to get crabs to come out of their shell. Kate finds out how to get children to eat their greens. And how are gummy sweets made? Matt investigates.

Oct 26, 2015
Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
Season 6Episode 1030 min

Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts

The team look back at some favourite investigations. Why is that liquid in packets of mozzarella? Why do we import venison when there are so many British deer? Why shouldn't we eat raw bean sprouts?

Nov 2, 2015
Revisited: Meat, Pine Nuts, Store-Bought Pies
Season 6Episode 1130 min

Revisited: Meat, Pine Nuts, Store-Bought Pies

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?

Nov 23, 2015
Revisited, Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester Cheese, Ostrich Meat
Season 6Episode 1230 min

Revisited, Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester Cheese, Ostrich Meat

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

Feb 19, 2016
Revisited: Sourdough Bread, Rose Oil and Beetroot
Season 6Episode 1330 min

Revisited: Sourdough Bread, Rose Oil and Beetroot

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.

Feb 26, 2016
Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé Cherries
Season 6Episode 1430 min

Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé Cherries

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!

Mar 4, 2016
Revisited: Cheap Red Wine, Gluten, Chewy Sweets
Season 6Episode 1530 min

Revisited: Cheap Red Wine, Gluten, Chewy Sweets

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.

Mar 7, 2016
Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney Beans
Season 6Episode 1630 min

Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney Beans

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?

Mar 14, 2016

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