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Season 17
Jimmy Doherty whether it is worth growing one's own fruit and vegetables, or if the supermarket equivalent is always cheaper, and learns about Britain's current soil crisis. Helen Lawal
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Jimmy Doherty whether it is worth growing one's own fruit and vegetables, or if the supermarket equivalent is always cheaper, and learns about Britain's current soil crisis. Helen Lawal exposes the lucrative trade of illegal trafficking of eels and Kate Quilton discovers what gives ginger beer its kick.
Matt Tebbutt reveals the secret behind the iced writing that is so perfect on every supermarket birthday cake, while Kate Quilton looks at the growing trend of hemp-based food products.
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Matt Tebbutt reveals the secret behind the iced writing that is so perfect on every supermarket birthday cake, while Kate Quilton looks at the growing trend of hemp-based food products. Jimmy Doherty heads to Japan to establish why soy is in so many of the public's favourite foods and learns how this little bean could be health enhancing.
Some favourite investigations as Jimmy Doherty looks at how our national dish could become squid and chips, Kate Quilton reports on kangaroo meat, and Matt Tebbutt looks at pesto.
Some favourite investigations as Jimmy Doherty looks at how our national dish could become squid and chips, Kate Quilton reports on kangaroo meat, and Matt Tebbutt looks at pesto.
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Favourites: Haagen-Dazs, Vanilla, Edam, Plastic in Seafood
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A selection of the team's favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits Haagen-Dazs to find out why some vanilla ice-creams are more expensive than others, while Helen Lawal heads to
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A selection of the team's favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits Haagen-Dazs to find out why some vanilla ice-creams are more expensive than others, while Helen Lawal heads to Tanzania to see the lengths vanilla farmers go to in the production of the natural flavouring. Matt Tebbutt travels to the Netherlands to explore the myth that Edam was once used as emergency cannon balls and Jimmy Doherty learns about an innovative solution to the problem of shellfish feeding on discarded plastic in the sea.
Another selection of the team's favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits McVitie's in Carlisle to find out why so many biscuits have little holes all over them. Jimmy Doherty heads
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Another selection of the team's favourite investigations. Kate Quilton visits McVitie's in Carlisle to find out why so many biscuits have little holes all over them. Jimmy Doherty heads to Portugal to see how corks are made for wine bottles, while Matt Tebbutt is in Italy to learn why mascarpone is more expensive than other soft cheeses.
Another selection of the team's favourite investigations, including Jimmy Doherty visiting Europe's biggest brewery to explain the difference between lager and ale. Kate Quilton sets
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Another selection of the team's favourite investigations, including Jimmy Doherty visiting Europe's biggest brewery to explain the difference between lager and ale. Kate Quilton sets Matt Tebbutt the challenge of making crumpets, and finds out how they get filled with unique holes at the Warburtons factory in Enfield.
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty asks how much orange is in orange squash. Matt Tebbutt runs across a pond of custard. And is it true that your DNA determines whether you love or hate Marmite?
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty asks how much orange is in orange squash. Matt Tebbutt runs across a pond of custard. And is it true that your DNA determines whether you love or hate Marmite?
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty finds out what gives piquanté peppers their sweetness. And Kate Quilton investigates potentially dangerous levels of mercury in tuna fish.
Favourite investigations. Jimmy Doherty finds out what gives piquanté peppers their sweetness. And Kate Quilton investigates potentially dangerous levels of mercury in tuna fish.
Favourite investigations. Matt Tebbutt visits China, the world's biggest oyster producer. Jimmy Doherty looks at dry gin. Kate Quilton asks if herbal bedtime teas can help you nod off.
Favourite investigations. Matt Tebbutt visits China, the world's biggest oyster producer. Jimmy Doherty looks at dry gin. Kate Quilton asks if herbal bedtime teas can help you nod off.
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