Season 6 (2015)

MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower
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August 31, 2015 • 25m

Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigates rumours that the Brazil nut...Read more

Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese
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September 7, 2015 • 25m

Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell wagyu beef, cheaply. And Matt...Read more

Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
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September 14, 2015 • 25m

Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream can go gritty, and Matt explor...Read more

Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese
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September 21, 2015 • 25m

Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant gr...Read more

Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
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September 28, 2015 • 25m

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 p...Read more

Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
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October 5, 2015 • 25m

Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger...Read more

Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
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October 12, 2015 • 25m

Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles get into chocolate bars? And s...Read more

Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes
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October 19, 2015 • 25m

Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelling them correctly? And can a D...Read more

Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
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October 26, 2015 • 25m

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 a...Read more

Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
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November 2, 2015 • 25m

The team look back at some favourite investigations. Why is that liquid in packets of mozzarella? Why do we import venison when th...Read more