Episode list

Food Unwrapped

Marmite, Plastic, Custard
Jimmy examines how plastic packaging is polluting the food chain with potentially global implications. Matt runs across a pond of custard. Is it possible to predict who will love or hate Marmite?
6.6 /10
Orange Squash, Maple Syrup, Biscuits
Jimmy visits Spain to see how much orange is in orange squash. In Canada, Matt finds out why maple syrup is so expensive. Kate reveals the surprising reason why so many of Britain's favourite biscuits have holes in them.
6.2 /10
Corked Wine, Okra, Honey
Jimmy heads to Portugal to learn about the battle against the hidden nuisance that leads to corked wine. In Cyprus, Matt solves the riddle of why cooking okra produces slime. Kate discovers the difference between runny and set honey.
0 /10
Whisky, Halloumi, Sweetcorn
In Scotland, Jimmy discovers how some whisky gets a smoky flavour. In Cyprus, Matt asks why halloumi cheese doesn't melt. In France, Kate visits the world's largest sweetcorn factory to see how they get the corn off the cob so neatly.
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Supermarket Special
Jimmy investigates "shrinkflation". Kate reports on the crisis within the British dairy industry. Matt looks at the pricing of British strawberries. Also, how technology can help consumers stay ahead in the pricing game.
0 /10
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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