Food Unwrapped - Season 6

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MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower

1 - MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower

Air Date: August 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 supermarkets are all radioactive. Plus: elderflower cordial.

Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese

2 - Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese

Air Date: September 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 Switzerland to ask why there are holes in Swiss cheese.

Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas

3 - Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas

Air Date: September 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 difference between premium and budget peas.

Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese

4 - Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese

Air Date: September 21, 2015

Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant granules, and Matt checks out Wensleydale cheese.

Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco

5 - Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco

Air Date: September 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? Plus: the trouble with draught Prosecco.

Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits

6 - Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits

Air Date: October 5, 2015

Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger. Matt finds out which biscuit's best for dunking.

Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels

7 - Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels

Air Date: October 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 never eat mussels when there's an 'r' in the month?

Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes

8 - Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes

Air Date: October 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 pioneer grow veg using sea water?

Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets

9 - Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets

Air Date: October 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 sweets made? Matt investigates.

Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts

10 - Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts

Air Date: November 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 many British deer? Why shouldn't we eat raw bean sprouts?

Episode 11

11 - Episode 11

Air Date: November 23, 2015

Episode 12

12 - Episode 12

Air Date: February 19, 2016

Episode 13

13 - Episode 13

Air Date: February 26, 2016

Episode 14

14 - Episode 14

Air Date: March 4, 2016

Episode 15

15 - Episode 15

Air Date: March 7, 2016

Episode 16

16 - Episode 16

Air Date: March 14, 2016

Episode 17

17 - Episode 17

Air Date: December 27, 2015

Episode 18

18 - Episode 18

Air Date: January 4, 2016