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Season 6

Season 6

August 31, 2015·18 épisodes·8h 5min
Épisodes · 18
E1

MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower

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.

25min·Aug 31, 2015
E2

Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese

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.

25min·Sep 7, 2015
E3

Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas

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.

25min·Sep 14, 2015
E4

Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese

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.

25min·Sep 21, 2015
E5

Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco

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.

25min·Sep 28, 2015
E6

Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits

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.

25min·Oct 5, 2015
E7

Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels

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?

25min·Oct 12, 2015
E8

Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes

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?

25min·Oct 19, 2015
E9

Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets

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.

25min·Oct 26, 2015
E10

Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts

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?

25min·Nov 2, 2015
E11

Episode 11

25min·Nov 23, 2015
E12

Episode 12

25min·Feb 19, 2016
E13

Episode 13

25min·Feb 26, 2016
E14

Episode 14

25min·Mar 4, 2016
E15

Episode 15

25min·Mar 7, 2016
E16

Episode 16

25min·Mar 14, 2016
E17

Episode 17

1h·Dec 27, 2015
E18

Episode 18

25min·Jan 4, 2016