Food Unwrapped

1. S01E01Grapefruit and ProbioticsSeptember 10, 2012—Kate Quilton travels to Swaziland to find out how they get tinned grapefruit so perfect, and, in Finland, Matt Tebbutt discovers exactly wha
2. S01E02Lemons and HamSeptember 17, 2012—Kate and Matt investigate the wax on our lemons in Spain and Thailand, and Matt gets the real story behind formed ham here in the UK.
3. S01E03Prawns and MushroomsSeptember 24, 2012—Kate investigates how prawns are intensively farmed and Matt discovers why there are often so few wild mushrooms in our wild mushroom soups.
4. S01E04Olives and BeerOctober 1, 2012—The fourth episode of Food Unwrapped explores the difference between green and black olives, and why not everything that goes into beer proc
5. S01E05Seafood Sticks and WineOctober 8, 2012—The team head to Thailand to find out what seafood goes into seafood sticks, and discover how some British wine is really made... in Spain.
6. S01E06Orange Juice and MayonnaiseOctober 22, 2012—Kate Quilton heads to Spain to find out how pure squeezed, not-from-concentrate orange juice is really made, and how fresh it is.
7. S01E07Tomatoes and Strawberry FlavourOctober 29, 2012—Kate travels from Essex to Holland to try and find out how sandwich manufacturers stop our packet tomato sarnies from going soggy.
8. S01E08Sausages and Ice-CreamNovember 5, 2012—The food enthusiasts discover how much cream is in ice cream, and find out how to smoke cheese, sausages and crisps with liquid smoke.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Mouldy Bread, Chicken Kiev and ApplesJune 3, 2013—The team ask: is mouldy bread safe to eat? Kate's on the trail of the chicken that goes into a Kiev.
2. S02E02Kebab, Oysters and GinJune 10, 2013—Jimmy Doherty asks: what exactly is in a Doner kebab? Kate Quilton finds out the safest way of eating oysters. And Matt Tebbutt learns about
3. S02E03Cashew, Scampi and SaltJune 17, 2013—The team ask: Why are cashew nuts never on the supermarket shelf in their shells? What exactly is scampi? Does expensive salt taste differen
4. S02E04Beef Stock, Processed Cheese and Corn FlakesJuly 1, 2013—Jimmy, Kate and Matt ask how much cow is in a beef stock cube, how cornflakes are made, and what exactly processed cheese is
5. S02E05Caffeine, Gum and Diet BreadJuly 8, 2013—How is caffeine removed from coffee? What puts the chew into chewing gum? How are the calories counted in diet bread?
6. S02E06Chillies, Pork and Food DyeJuly 15, 2013—Can hot chillies injure you? What's the difference between outdoor-bred and outdoor-reared pork? And what's bugging Jimmy about red food dye
7. S02E07Avocados, Eggs and BalsamicoJuly 22, 2013—Does a happy chicken lay a tastier egg? How do the supermarkets get avocados 'ripe and ready'? And why does one type of balsamic vinegar cos
8. S02E08Sardines, Ducks and PastaJuly 29, 2013—Are fresh sardines better for us than tinned sardines? How much is known about the ducks we consume? And, when it comes to pasta, is fresh b

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Cheesy CreaturesJanuary 20, 2014—Jimmy discovers that there's more to traditionally-matured cheese than meets the eye, thanks to a microorganism that helps give the likes of
2. S03E02Cod, Bananas, Pop CornFebruary 3, 2014—Jimmy Doherty finds out why Iceland supplies most of our cod. Kate Quilton investigates whether the banana's days are numbered. And Matt Teb
3. S03E03Red Wine and Skim MilkFebruary 10, 2014—Kate visits France to find out if a glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away. Matt lifts the lid on skimmed milk. How do dairy farmers
4. S03E04Medicinal Properties of Manuka Honey, Caviar, Scottish DistilleryFebruary 24, 2014—Jimmy investigates whether manuka honey has any medicinal properties. Kate discovers why some varieties of caviar are so much cheaper than o
5. S03E05Supermarket Fish, Asparagus, Wasabi PlantMarch 3, 2014—Jimmy gives supermarket fish a sniff to discover how fresh the stock really is. Kate investigates how asparagus can be grown all year round

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Bacon, Mozzarella, SnailsJuly 14, 2014—Jimmy wants to know why so much of the bacon in supermarkets comes from Denmark. Kate meets mozzarella makers in Italy. What is the liquid t
2. S04E02Liquorice, Mushrooms, BeansproutsJuly 21, 2014—Kate wants to know where liquorice comes from. She's not a fan, but will she be converted once she's seen the experts in Calabria, Italy tur
3. S04E03Black Pudding, Watermelons, Rock CandyJuly 28, 2014—Jimmy Doherty explores how blood is becoming trendy in gastronomy, including blood meringues. Kate Quilton asks why Spanish melons are so ju
4. S04E04Seaweed and EelsAugust 4, 2014—Jimmy finds out how food producers are using seaweed to reduce their salt content. Jellied eel sales are booming, but where do the eels come
5. S04E05Onions, Steak, OlivesAugust 11, 2014—Matt wants to know how it's possible for British onions to be sold in supermarkets year-round. The answer lies not in our soil, but in an ai
6. S04E06Stout, Watercress, MustardAugust 18, 2014—Jimmy wants to know what gives stout its smooth texture. Kate's on the trail of the ultimate superfood. And why is English mustard hot while

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Tinned Tomatoes, Sweets, PrebioticsJanuary 12, 2015—Is there any goodness left in tinned tomatoes? What part of a pig makes sweets chewy? And how do prebiotics work?
2. S05E02Figs, Ostrich Meat, Added SugarJanuary 19, 2015—Are there wasps in fresh figs? Why is ostrich meat red? And Kate's mission to give up added sugar reveals some shocking truths.
3. S05E03Halloumi, Apple Cores, Sourdough BreadJanuary 26, 2015—Why is halloumi cheese a subject of great debate? Is there a lethal poison lurking in apple cores? And what lives inside every sourdough loa
4. S05E04Rose Oil, Pink Pork, Oven BagsFebruary 16, 2015—Jimmy visits Bulgaria to find out why rose oil is considered liquid gold. Kate tackles pink pork; is it safe to eat? Matt gets the inside st
5. S05E05Healthy Snacks, Cheap Wine, Garlic BreathFebruary 23, 2015—Jimmy examines the impact 'healthy' snacks can have on children's teeth. Kate finds out what makes cheap wine taste good, and Matt asks why
6. S05E06Pine Nuts, Red Leicester, Glace CherriesMarch 2, 2015—Jimmy finds out why pine nuts are so expensive. Kate travels to the Amazon rainforest to discover what gives Red Leicester cheese its colour
7. S05E07Saffron, Greek Yoghurt, Kidney BeansMarch 9, 2015—Jimmy learns about a potentially devastating Greek yoghurt by-product. Kate uncovers the secrets of saffron, and Matt finds out why you can'
8. S05E08Olive Oil, Drinking Milk, Wild Boar, Truffle OilMarch 16, 2015—What do Italians think of the extra-virgin olive oil sold in our supermarkets? Does drinking hot milk help you sleep? How wild is wild boar?
9. S05E09Whitebait, Doggy Chocs, American BeefMarch 30, 2015—Jimmy finds out what whitebait actually is and why it's not available in most supermarkets. Kate visits a cattle farm in America that supers
10. S05E10Omega 3, Iberico Ham, White ChocolateApril 13, 2015—Jimmy investigates how good omega3 supplements are. Kate asks why Iberico ham is so expensive. Matt finds out what makes chocolate white.
11. S05E11Vegetable Oil, Water, Supermarket PiesApril 20, 2015—Jimmy investigates mineral water and whether tap water has really been through seven people, while Kate finds out what the vegetable is in v
12. S05E12Revisited: Bacon, Cheese and BananasMay 4, 2015—Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit missions from their casebook. Why is so much supermarket bacon Danish? Jimmy comes face to face with cheese mit
13. S05E13Revisited: Supermarket Fish, Cheese and Weight Loss, OlivesMay 25, 2015—Jimmy, Kate and Matt revisit some of their most surprising food investigations. How fresh is supermarket fish? Is cheese always off-limits i

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower CordialAugust 31, 2015—Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigates rumours that the Brazil nuts in UK su
2. S06E02Vitamin D Deficiency, Wagyu Beef, Swiss CheeseSeptember 7, 2015—Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell wagyu beef, cheaply. And Matt heads to
3. S06E03Bluefin Tuna, Ice Cream, PeasSeptember 14, 2015—Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream can go gritty, and Matt explores the dif
4. S06E04Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale CheeseSeptember 21, 2015—Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant granules, an
5. S06E05Pistachios, Rolled Oats, ProseccoSeptember 28, 2015—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? P
6. S06E06Vegetables, Wine, BiscuitsOctober 5, 2015—Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger. Matt fin
7. S06E07Pineapples, Chocolate, MusselsOctober 12, 2015—Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles get into chocolate bars? And should we n
8. S06E08Prunes, Cherry Tomatoes, Growing Veg with Sea WaterOctober 19, 2015—Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelling them correctly? And can a Dutch pione
9. S06E09Crabs, Greens, Gummy SweetsOctober 26, 2015—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 s
10. S06E10Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and SproutsNovember 2, 2015—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
11. S06E11Revisited: Meat, Pine Nuts, Store-Bought PiesNovember 23, 2015—The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't sho
12. S06E12Revisited, Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester Cheese, Ostrich MeatFebruary 19, 2016—Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well a
13. S06E13Revisited: Sourdough Bread, Rose Oil and BeetrootFebruary 26, 2016—The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bul
14. S06E14Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé CherriesMarch 4, 2016—The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production
15. S06E15Revisited: Cheap Red Wine, Gluten, Chewy SweetsMarch 7, 2016—The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know
16. S06E16Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney BeansMarch 14, 2016—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

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Salt, Hens, HaggisMarch 25, 2016—Matt makes a surprising discovery about haggis. Jimmy wants to know if you can put dishwasher salt on your chips. And why do chicks have the
2. S07E02Tofu, Ready Meals, MilkApril 1, 2016—Are ready meals really twice as big as they were in the 1950s? How do green soy beans become creamy white tofu? And can artificially insemin
3. S07E03Bananas, Plant Meat, CrispsApril 8, 2016—Could bananas be used to fight viruses including HIV and influenza? Have Dutch scientists created a meat substitute that tastes of meat? And
4. S07E04Almond Butter, Fortified Wine, OnionsApril 15, 2016—Why is almond butter more expensive than other nutty spreads? How is wine turned into fortified wine? And why does chopping onions make you

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Dates, Sausages, ApplesMay 9, 2016—What exactly is processed meat, and is a fresh British banger healthier than a frankfurter? Jimmy investigates dates. And Matt meets a man w
2. S08E02Pepper, Yeast, CrispsMay 16, 2016—Are crisp flavours made of real cheese and onion or cooked up in a lab? Matt investigates. Meanwhile, Kate learns the secrets of pepper, and
3. S08E03Marmalade, Fish, GoatMay 23, 2016—Why does marmalade taste bitter when it's made of sugar and oranges? Which fish are fully sustainable? And are the British public up for goa
4. S08E04Bell Peppers, Leeks, Manuka HoneyMay 30, 2016—Jimmy joins the battle between the bell pepper and the Mediterranean fruit fly. Matt visits an amazing mobile leek factory. And how can you
5. S08E05Coconut Oil, Artichoke Hearts, AbsintheJune 6, 2016—Is coconut oil really healthier than other oils? Can absinthe lead to hallucinations and madness? And what do artichoke hearts have in commo

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Green Beans, Scallops, Cornish PastiesSeptember 26, 2016—Jimmy finds out how Kenyan farmers get their green beans so straight. Matt learns about scallop procreation. Kate checks out Cornish pasties
2. S09E02Icing Sugar, Risotto Rice, Waste BreadOctober 3, 2016—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt uncover more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind the food we eat. Kate visits Isr
3. S09E03Pesto, Cockles, MarshmallowsOctober 10, 2016—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt reveal more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind the food we eat. Matt heads to It
4. S09E04Craft Beer, Tomatoes, AnchoviesOctober 17, 2016—Jimmy checks out craft beer; could it really make a good sports recovery drink? Kate joins the world's biggest food fight at a Spanish tomat
5. S09E05British Cheese, Parma Ham, LimesOctober 28, 2016—Jimmy investigates why British cheese sales are soaring across Europe. Kate wants to know what colour of limes are the juiciest. And Matt ch
6. S09E06Skyr, Oysters, Dried StrawberriesNovember 4, 2016—Skyr: it looks like yoghurt and it's creamy like yoghurt, but it's fat-free. So is it yoghurt? Jimmy visits Iceland to find out. Are dried s
7. S09E07Parmesan, Paprika, Hard-Boiled EggsNovember 11, 2016—In Italy, Jimmy investigates why Parmesan costs so much. Kate visits Hungary and Spain to find out where paprika comes from. And Matt looks
8. S09E08Revisited: Dates, Almond Butter, HaggisNovember 18, 2016—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt travel the globe in their quest to uncover more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behi
9. S09E09Revisited: Brazil Nuts, Coconut Oil, GoatNovember 25, 2016—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt reveal unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind the food we eat. Jimmy takes to the sk

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Crocodile Meat & Eggs, Cod Liver Oil, BagelsJanuary 9, 2017—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt travel the globe to uncover more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind the food we
2. S10E02Tea, Seaweed, RosemaryJanuary 16, 2017—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt uncover more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind the food we eat. What makes some
3. S10E03Eucalyptus, Sauerkraut, Fridge Storage TipsJanuary 23, 2017—Kate investigates eucalyptus. It's found in throat lozenges and chewing gum, but what exactly is it, where does it come from, and why is it
4. S10E04Gelato, Rum, SweetsJanuary 30, 2017—Kate visits Rome to find out what the difference is between gelato and ice cream. Are dark rum and white rum made with different ingredients
5. S10E05Tequila, Carp, Mandarins, Satsumas and ClementinesFebruary 6, 2017—What are those worms doing in bottles of tequila? How do you stop carp tasting of mud? And what's the difference between tangerines, mandari
6. S10E06Revisited: Prunes, Black Pepper, Swiss CheeseFebruary 13, 2017—Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations. Do prunes help you stay regular? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? P
7. S10E07Revisited: Pineapples, Vitamin D, Elderflower CordialFebruary 20, 2017—Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including a ground-breaking use for an enzyme found in pineapples. Plus
8. S10E08Revisited: MSG, Pistachios, OnionsFebruary 27, 2017—Jimmy, Kate and Matt present favourite investigations. Is MSG as unhealthy as some headlines claim? Why do onions make you cry? Why are ther

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Squid, Multivitamins, Clotted CreamMay 8, 2017—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt return for a new series, travelling the globe to uncover more unusual, intriguing and surprisin
2. S11E02Tea, Pork Scratchings, Jelly BeansMay 15, 2017—Bergamot gives Jimmy's Earl Grey tea flavour, but what exactly is it? How does instant tea match up against tea bags? Plus Kate visits a jel
3. S11E03Prawn Crackers, Herbs, SaltMay 22, 2017—How much prawn's in a prawn cracker? What's in low-salt food instead of salt? Plus the new high-tech method of keeping fresh herbs alive for
4. S11E04Milk, Fish, ButterMay 29, 2017—Could a scientist's genetically engineered goats' milk save 500,000 lives a year? Is the fish we're buying really what we think it is? And w
5. S11E05Summer Diet SpecialJune 5, 2017—In this Food Unwrapped diet special, Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt and guest presenter Kiran Jethwa cross the globe to unearth t
6. S11E06Salmon, Barbecued Kangaroo, AsparagusJune 12, 2017—Can high-tech surveillance save our salmon? How on earth can you barbecue a kangaroo? Plus: the secrets behind the annual race to get season
7. S11E07Coloured Crisps, Avocados, Sour BeerJuly 26, 2017—Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt return with a new episode, uncovering more unusual, intriguing and surprising secrets behind th
8. S11E08Revisited: Bell Peppers, Brazil Nuts, Goat MeatAugust 2, 2017—Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some favourite investigations. Jimmy joins the fight to protect bell peppers. Are Brazil nuts radioactive? And

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Marmite, Plastic, CustardOctober 20, 2017—Jimmy finds out that shellfish consumed by millions have been feeding on plastic discarded in the sea, with shocking global implications. Ka
2. S12E02Orange Squash, Maple Syrup, BiscuitsOctober 27, 2017—Jimmy Doherty visits Spain to investigate how much orange is in orange squash. In snowy Canada, Matt Tebbutt finds out why maple syrup is so
3. S12E03Corked Wine, Okra & HoneyNovember 3, 2017—Jimmy Doherty heads to Portugal to learn about the battle against the hidden nuisance that leads to corked wine, while in Cyprus, Matt Tebbu
4. S12E04Whisky, Halloumi, SweetcornNovember 10, 2017—In Scotland, Jimmy Doherty finds out how some whisky gets its smoky flavour. In Cyprus, Matt Tebbutt asks why halloumi cheese doesn't melt,
5. S12E05Supermarket SpecialNovember 17, 2017—The team investigate why some supermarket food prices have soared this year, and reveal how technology can help us save money, from dynamic

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Ice Cream, Olive Oil, Airline FoodFebruary 12, 2018—Jimmy jets off to the USA to find out how those big chunks in American ice cream stay so crispy. Kate investigates a rise in olive oil price
2. S13E02Crumpets, Baby Food, MascarponeFebruary 19, 2018—Kate Quilton challenges Matt Tebbutt to make crumpets, and finds out how they get filled with unique holes. Jimmy Doherty looks into the unu
3. S13E03Cereal, Lard and Apple JuiceFebruary 26, 2018—Food Unwrapped reveals more secrets about the food we eat. Jimmy Doherty finds out how shredded wheat is made. Matt Tebbutt is surprised to
4. S13E04Lager, Shaped Vegetables, BlueberriesMarch 5, 2018—Jimmy Doherty visits Europe's biggest brewery as he hunts for the mother of all lagers. Kate Quilton drops in on a Bristol primary school to
5. S13E05Coffee Pods, Baby Carrots, Vanilla Ice CreamMarch 12, 2018—Jimmy Doherty visits Italy to discover how manufacturers can claim to pack so many flavours into their coffee pods when they use just two ty
6. S13E06Chocolate, Bedtime Teas, Edam CheeseMarch 19, 2018—Jimmy Doherty tries to find out what the white powdery residue that can form on chocolate is with the aid of the world's biggest X-ray machi

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Sweet Piquante Peppers, The Plastic Crisis, YoghurtJune 11, 2018—Kate Quilton looks into Britain's plastic crisis while Jimmy Doherty and Matt Tebbutt visit South Africa on a piquanté pepper hunt
2. S14E02London Dry Gin, Macadamia Nuts, Double DippingJune 18, 2018—Jimmy Doherty asks what makes a London dry gin a London dry gin. He also finds out about a threat to British juniper berries that could spel
3. S14E03Pearls, Rainbow Ham, ButterfliesJune 25, 2018—In China, Matt Tebbutt helps to cultivate pearls from surprising creatures. And why does sliced ham sometimes have a weird rainbow pattern o
4. S14E04Papaya, Tuna, Growing Fish, Ice CubesJuly 2, 2018—Jimmy Doherty wants to know why jelly won't set if you add chopped papaya to it. In South Africa, Jimmy discovers that the exotic fruit cont
5. S14E05Sugar Tax, Sliced Bread, Chicken BreastsJuly 9, 2018—Jimmy Doherty investigates the new sugar tax, and finds out how manufacturers have responded by reducing the sugar in some of our favourite
6. S14E06Drinking Coffee, Kombucha, Beef SteakJuly 16, 2018—In a unique laboratory that could be mistaken for a pub, Jimmy Doherty investigates the popular belief that coffee can sober you up. He also
7. S14E07Jelly Beans, Tinned Anchovies, RumAugust 27, 2018—What's the difference between white and dark rum? Are they made from different ingredients? Jimmy finds the answer in a Mauritius distillery

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Poppy Seeds, Cooking Oil, Ancient Grain BreadOctober 8, 2018—Food Unwrapped returns for a new run, revealing more secrets about our food. Jimmy Doherty finds out if eating too many poppy seeds could ma
2. S15E02Oregano, Peanut Allergies, RibenaOctober 15, 2018—Jimmy Doherty travels to Turkey on the trail of a surprising food fraud: oregano. Kate Quilton investigates the worrying rise in peanut alle
3. S15E03Baby Rice, Beef Burgers, SushiOctober 22, 2018—Food Unwrapped reveals more secrets about our food. Matt Tebbutt investigates concerns about levels of naturally-occurring arsenic in baby r
4. S15E04Split red lentils, Tea, Bubblegum & Chewing GumOctober 29, 2018—We don't have a summary for Split red lentils, Tea, Bubblegum & Chewing Gum yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one.
5. S15E05Soft-shell Crab, Blue Dye, Pork PiesNovember 12, 2018—Why is there jelly in our pork pies and how does it get there? What in nature provides the natural bright blue dye in our sweets? And why is
6. S15E06Malt, Caviar, MuesliNovember 19, 2018—Kate Quilton investigates malt, revealing how one of the unsung heroes of the kitchen cupboard is produced, while Jimmy Doherty follows the
7. S15E07Kippers, Gherkins, Rice CakesNovember 26, 2018—Jimmy Doherty sets out to find out how to make a kipper, and why this nutritious fish is no longer a breakfast favourite in Britain. In the
8. S15E08Fizzy Sweets, Vitamin D, Mushrooms, Raw KaleDecember 3, 2018—Jimmy Doherty wonders what gives fizzy sweets their fizz, and swots up on his chemistry, to see if he can harness their explosive power in a
9. S15E09Baked Beans, Stinky Cheese, Diet ChampagneDecember 10, 2018—In America's heartland, Jimmy Doherty finds out just how baked our baked beans are. Kate Quilton asks why stinky cheese smells so bad but ta

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the MacaronMarch 18, 2019—Jimmy Doherty finds out how Sri Lanka is coping with a looming coconut shortage, while Kate Quilton discovers whether compostables could be
2. S16E02Shrimps, Salted Caramel, PizzasMarch 25, 2019—Kate Quilton learns about a potentially life-saving property of discarded shrimp shells and Matt Tebbutt investigates why people cannot seem
3. S16E03Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket BurgersApril 1, 2019—Kate uncovers something surprising about small hens' eggs. Plus: why can't you eat supermarket burgers pink? And where do the bubbles in bee
4. S16E04Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value RangesApril 8, 2019—How do you milk a camel? Kate investigates, and explores camel milk's rising popularity. How does supermarket fresh pasta last so long? And
5. S16E05Bacon, Fish Fingers, Calcium, New Zealand LambApril 16, 2019—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
6. S16E06Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive DietsMay 6, 2019—Have you ever wondered how the humble spud is turned into the unusual shapes in your favourite bag of crisps? Jimmy Doherty visits Germany t

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Homegrown Fruit and Veg, Eels, Ginger BeerSeptember 9, 2019—Jimmy Doherty asks what offers better value: growing your own fruit and veg or buying from the supermarket? Plus, investigating the illegal
2. S17E02Icing, Soy Beans, Hemp-based FoodsSeptember 16, 2019—Matt Tebbutt reveals the secret behind the iced writing that is so perfect on every supermarket birthday cake, while Kate Quilton looks at t
3. S17E03Favourites: Squid and Chips, Kangaroo Meat, PestoSeptember 23, 2019—Some favourite investigations as Jimmy Doherty looks at how our national dish could become squid and chips, Kate Quilton reports on kangaroo
4. S17E04Favourites: Haagen-Dazs, Vanilla, Edam, Plastic in SeafoodSeptember 30, 2019—Kate and Helen explore vanilla, while in the Netherlands Matt explores the myth that Edam balls were once used as emergency cannon balls!
5. S17E05Favourites: McVitie's, Corks, MascarponeOctober 7, 2019—Favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits McVitie's to ask why many biscuits have little holes all over them. Jimmy Doherty finds out ho
6. S17E06Favourites: Lager & Ale, CrumpetsOctober 14, 2019—Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty visits Europe's biggest brewery. Kate Quilton challenges Matt Tebbutt to make crumpets. And Matt dis
7. S17E07Favourites: Orange Squash, Custard, MarmiteNovember 25, 2019—Jimmy Doherty visits Spain to ask how much orange is in orange squash, Matt Tebbutt runs across a pond of custard, and Kate Quilton lifts th
8. S17E08Favourites: Piquanté Peppers, Tuna fish, Ice cubesDecember 2, 2019—Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty finds out what gives piquanté peppers their sweetness. And Kate Quilton investigates potentially dan
9. S17E09Favourites: Oysters, Dry Gin, Herbal TeasDecember 9, 2019—Favourite investigations. Matt Tebbutt visits China, the world's biggest oyster producer. Jimmy Doherty looks at dry gin. Kate Quilton asks

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Baguettes, Mozzarella, Mushy PeasFebruary 24, 2020—The return of the programme exploring the secrets behind mass-produced food, with Jimmy Doherty heading to Paris to find out why baguettes g
2. S18E02Walnuts, Sour Sweets, Hazy BeersMarch 2, 2020—A trip to California reveals the secret of perfect walnuts. Plus, what makes sour sweets sour? And how do brewers make their trendy hazy bee
3. S18E03Ketchup Bottles, Oysters, EggsMarch 9, 2020—Matt Tebbutt investigates an intriguing claim about tomato ketchup bottles, Kate Quilton discovers how oysters turned from a Victorian bar s

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, PanettoneApril 16, 2021—Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Nap
2. S19E02Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip SuppersApril 18, 2021—Jimmy Doherty is in Thailand asking how the blossom from a banana tree is shaking up fish and chip suppers. Matt Tebbutt visits Spain to fin
3. S19E03Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, AsparagusApril 23, 2021—Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asp
4. S19E04Candy Floss, Crayfish, BrieApril 30, 2021—More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: cray
5. S19E05Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & CustardMay 24, 2021—Jimmy Doherty puts some of the UK's most popular soft drinks under the spotlight, and uncovers the shocking truth about the levels of so-cal
6. S19E06BBQs for SummerMay 31, 2021—The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edibl
7. S19E07Episode 7June 14, 2021—Matt Tebbutt reports from Argentina on the price of sunflower seeds. Amanda Byram is in Yorkshire's rhubarb triangle, where she investigates

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Episode 1August 23, 2021—Matt Tebbutt visits Argentina to learn the secret of perfect popcorn, Andi Oliver looks at how the mould gets put inside blue cheese, and Ji
2. S20E02Episode 2August 30, 2021—Amanda Byram learns if there's anything Scottish at all about scotch eggs, and Matt Tebbutt heads for Argentina to find out what the red liq
3. S20E03Episode 3September 6, 2021—

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01Episode 1November 15, 2021—How the UK food industry is meeting the challenges of climate change, including a look at an innovative plan to reduce supermarkets' relianc
2. S21E02Episode 2November 22, 2021—Jimmy Doherty is in Thailand getting to grips with sticky rice. Kate Quilton works out how cream crackers could help with weight management,
3. S21E03Episode 3November 29, 2021—Jimmy Doherty finds out why pasta comes in so many different shapes, Kate Quilton is hot on the trail of the spice ratings in our ready meal

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

1. S22E01Episode 1May 9, 2022—Matt Tebbutt travels Uruguay to solve a mystery surrounding corned beef, and Briony Williams heads to Ireland to discover the difference bet
2. S22E02Episode 2May 16, 2022—Jimmy Doherty determines whether brioche is bread or cake and why it has become the preferred choice for burgers, and Matt Tebbutt is on a m

Season 22 ranked & reviewed

1. S23E01Episode 1August 22, 2022—Return of the programme looking at the secrets behind mass-produced food. Matt Tebbutt finds out how much meat is in a sausage and how the g
2. S23E02Episode 2August 29, 2022—Jimmy Doherty sniffs out the best way to remove the smell from fish, Kate Quilton dives into water and whether it makes a difference what ki
3. S23E03Episode 3October 3, 2022—Matt Tebbutt unbottles the mystery of wine sulphites and hangovers, Amanda Byram explores how peas could solve the plastic pollution problem
4. S23E04Episode 4October 10, 2022—How many apples are there in a can of cider? How does a humble vegetable become trademarked? And is the white stuff on salami something we s
5. S23E05Episode 5October 17, 2022—The gang find out what exactly locust bean gum is. Also, why is strawberry juice so elusive at the supermarket? And in the Orkney Islands, M

Season 23 ranked & reviewed

1. S24E01Episode 1January 13, 2023—The return of the series uncovering secrets behind mass-produced food. Matt Tebbutt finds out why the shelf life for a vegetable stir-fry mi
2. S24E02Episode 2January 20, 2023—Briony May Williams finds out why some radishes are hotter than others. Andi Oliver wonders why pre-made sandwiches seem to invariably have
3. S24E03Toast, Oranges, CorianderJanuary 27, 2023—Why does dropped toast always land the wrong side down? The truth about hard-to-peel oranges. And how come some love coriander and others th
4. S24E04Episode 4February 3, 2023—More fun facts about our food. Why some fruits are hairier than others, the difference between single and double cream, and the science of c
5. S24E05Food Unwrapped's Lunch BoxMarch 14, 2023—Kate Quilton finds out if there is any difference between soft and crusty bread rolls, and Andi Oliver reveals why chocolate chips don't mel

Season 24 ranked & reviewed

1. S25E01Episode 1January 10, 2025—In search of the secret to the bubbles in bubble tea, Kate Quilton visits a cassava farm in Kenya to get to the root of it. Jimmy Doherty is
2. S25E02Episode 2January 17, 2025—Kate Quilton visits a farm in Cornwall to get to the bottom of the 'flower' element in a in cauliflower. Helen Lawal is in Spain to find out
3. S25E03Episode 3January 24, 2025—Kate Quilton heads to Kenya to see how cold-brew coffee differs from iced coffee. Helen Lawal tries frozen pastries in Portugal to see how w
4. S25E04Episode 4January 31, 2025—Kate Quilton makes for Lincolnshire, to see whether shallots are actually just small onions. Helen Lawal is in Spain to find out why you get

Season 25 ranked & reviewed