Food Unwrapped

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16x1
Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the Macaron
Episode overview
Jimmy Doherty finds out how Sri Lanka is coping with a looming coconut shortage, while Kate Quilton discovers whether compostables could be the answer to worldwide plastic pollution .. show full overview
16x2
Pizza, Shrimp Shells, Salted Caramel
Episode overview
Kate discovers a potentially life-saving property of shrimp shells. Jimmy finds out the surprising truth about pizza prices. Matt investigates salted caramel.
16x3
Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket Burgers
Episode overview
Kate uncovers something surprising about small hens' eggs. Plus: why can't you eat supermarket burgers pink? And where do the bubbles in beer come from?
16x4
Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value Ranges
Episode overview
How do you milk a camel? Kate investigates, and explores camel milk's rising popularity. How does supermarket fresh pasta last so long? And should we buy supermarkets' standard products or value ones?
16x5
Bacon, Fish Fingers, Calcium, New Zealand Lamb
Episode overview
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 New Zealand lamb be sold as 'fresh' here?
16x6
Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets
Episode overview
Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Plus: can carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? And smoked fish: why is it all yellow?
16x6
Potatoes, Smoked Fish, Carb-Restrictive Diets
Episode overview
Jimmy Doherty uncovers the secret behind how potatoes are turned into unusually shaped crisps. Helen Lawal asks if carb-restrictive diets burn fat quicker? Matt Tebbutt finds out why smoked fish yellow?

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