Season 19

E1. Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

Apr 16, 2021 · 25m

Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.

E2. Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

Apr 19, 2021 · 25m

Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?

E3. Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

Apr 23, 2021 · 25m

Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems.

E4. Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

Apr 30, 2021 · 25m

More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.

E5. Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

May 24, 2021 · 25m

Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?

E6. BBQs For Summer

May 31, 2021 · 47m

The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edible charcoal and more.

E7. Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

Jun 14, 2021 · 25m

Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.