About this season
The food and science series that travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite produce, industry secrets, and how foods are really made.
Episodes (7)
1. Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone
Aired 16 April 2021 • 25 min
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 Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.
2. Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers
Aired 19 April 2021 • 25 min
Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?
3. Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus
Aired 23 April 2021 • 25 min
Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems.
4. Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie
Aired 30 April 2021 • 25 min
More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.
5. Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard
Aired 24 May 2021 • 25 min
Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?
6. BBQs For Summer
Aired 31 May 2021 • 47 min
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, edible charcoal and more.
7. Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes
Aired 14 June 2021 • 25 min
Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.