Rip Off Food - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
What's in a Label?
Decode the array of nutritional information and discover what goes into a genuine cornish pasty. There is a look at how portion sizes play havoc with calorie count, plus find out how food manufacturers can give an appetising and meaty name to a product that is meat-free and the shortcuts they can take to make cream-free ice cream - it is all legal.
The Secrets of the Supermarkets
A look at special offers that are not what they seem, nutritional labelling that only tells half the story, farmers squeezed by the supermarket giants and confusing pricing. There is also a look at the complex psychology behind supermarket planning that induces customers to buy more and more.
The Cost of Convenience
Exploring how the food industry makes the consumer pay for food and drink on the go. See how to save money on bottled water and find out what happens to Thames water before it hits the tap. Plus, a look at the real price of bagged and prepared fruit and vegetables, the ingredients that actually go into takeaway food, and top tips to make fresh food last longer.
Health Rip Offs
Revealing how much sugar there is in the products that look and market themselves as healthy foods. The programme has top tips for consumers who want to buy organic products but cannot afford to go the whole hog. Plus, find out how the calorie count on ready meals might not be the most reliable guide to losing weight.
The Real Deal
When a customer wants to push the boat out and buy the best - a premium oil or a favourite fish - how does he or she avoid a fake or low-grade product that has been passed off as top quality? People think they are eating cod - but could it actually be Vietnamese catfish? And what about ham that has never been near a pig or the cheese that is milk-free? The programme reveals how to spot the foods that promise top quality but turn out to be duds.
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