Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover the surprising truths behind your favourite foods - from fish fingers to bacon, bread, and New Zealand lamb - and find out what’s really on your plate!
Join our intrepid team as they travel the globe, unraveling food facts and busting myths about the everyday staples in your kitchen. In this special episode, we dive deep into how fish fingers are made, why British supermarkets stock so much New Zealand lamb, the real story behind bacon and its health risks, and why calcium carbonate is added to your daily loaf of bread. With stops in Iceland, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK, you'll get an inside look at food production, sustainability, and the science behind the labels.
Curious about the difference between Omega 3 and regular fish fingers? Wondering how lamb can be shipped for weeks and still be called fresh? Concerned about nitrates in bacon or puzzled by the presence of chalk in bread? We investigate these questions, meet experts, and put popular food legends - like the warming power of booze - to the test with real experiments. Whether you're a food lover, a health-conscious shopper, or just fascinated by what ends up on your plate, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and practical takeaways for your next trip to the supermarket.
Season 8 Episode 12
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
Discover the surprising truths behind your favourite foods - from fish fingers to bacon, bread, and New Zealand lamb - and find out what’s really on your plate!
Join our intrepid team as they travel the globe, unraveling food facts and busting myths about the everyday staples in your kitchen. In this special episode, we dive deep into how fish fingers are made, why British supermarkets stock so much New Zealand lamb, the real story behind bacon and its health risks, and why calcium carbonate is added to your daily loaf of bread. With stops in Iceland, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK, you'll get an inside look at food production, sustainability, and the science behind the labels.
Curious about the difference between Omega 3 and regular fish fingers? Wondering how lamb can be shipped for weeks and still be called fresh? Concerned about nitrates in bacon or puzzled by the presence of chalk in bread? We investigate these questions, meet experts, and put popular food legends - like the warming power of booze - to the test with real experiments. Whether you're a food lover, a health-conscious shopper, or just fascinated by what ends up on your plate, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and practical takeaways for your next trip to the supermarket.
Season 8 Episode 12
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
