Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Explore the surprising secrets behind everyday foods like soy, hemp, and CBD, and discover how your favourite treats are made - from cake writing to plant-based milk!
In this episode, we dig deep into the fascinating world of food science and manufacturing. Travel with us from the bustling supermarkets of Japan, where soybeans reign supreme in everything from miso to makeup, to the fields of Devon, where hemp seeds are transformed into protein-rich milk. Curious about CBD and its explosion in UK wellness trends? We separate fact from fiction with expert insights and reveal what’s really in those popular CBD-infused snacks. Plus, get an inside look at how supermarket birthday cakes get their perfectly piped messages and find out if it’s humans or machines behind the icing.
We also tackle important health questions: Does eating soy affect fertility? Is hemp milk intoxicating? What are the real benefits of CBD? And how is medical cannabis changing lives in the UK? Featuring interviews with producers, scientists, and patients, this episode uncovers the hidden truths and busts myths about the foods you eat every day.
Season 8 Episode 17
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
Explore the surprising secrets behind everyday foods like soy, hemp, and CBD, and discover how your favourite treats are made - from cake writing to plant-based milk!
In this episode, we dig deep into the fascinating world of food science and manufacturing. Travel with us from the bustling supermarkets of Japan, where soybeans reign supreme in everything from miso to makeup, to the fields of Devon, where hemp seeds are transformed into protein-rich milk. Curious about CBD and its explosion in UK wellness trends? We separate fact from fiction with expert insights and reveal what’s really in those popular CBD-infused snacks. Plus, get an inside look at how supermarket birthday cakes get their perfectly piped messages and find out if it’s humans or machines behind the icing.
We also tackle important health questions: Does eating soy affect fertility? Is hemp milk intoxicating? What are the real benefits of CBD? And how is medical cannabis changing lives in the UK? Featuring interviews with producers, scientists, and patients, this episode uncovers the hidden truths and busts myths about the foods you eat every day.
Season 8 Episode 17
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
