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Secrets of Your Supermarket Food Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Dairy
45 mins
A look behind the scenes at a dairy farm to see how they manage demand for milk. The sugar content of yoghurt. Sian looks into dairy alternatives, and reveals there are just nine almonds in a litre of almond milk.
Episode 2
Breakfast
45 mins
Stefan examines the differing conditions under which hens lay eggs. Sian asks how effective at improving gut function are probiotic drinks. The White family pit supermarket own-brand cereals against the best-known originals.
Episode 3
Fresh v Frozen
45 mins
Revealing the shocking sugar content of some smoothies. Asking what is really meant by "freshly-baked" when it comes to supermarket bread. Comparing fresh and frozen food.
Episode 4
Going Green
45 mins
Stefan goes on a crash vegan diet for a month. We challenge the idea that veggie ready meals are better for you. The surprising truth about imported vs homegrown apples.
Episode 5
Missing Ingredients
45 mins
Sian and Stefan find out why what appears on the front of the packet may not be the same as what is inside by comparing pizzas made with real and processed cheese and the fat content of ready meals.
Episode 6
How to Eat Well for the Planet and Ourselves
45 mins
It is thought that more than seven million tons of food is thrown away every year as a result of confusion over food labelling. Environmental Health Officer Gareth Jones helps to decipher the difference between 'best before', 'use by' and 'display until'. Sian Williams investigates the safety of supermarket pork, putting it under the microscope, and the results are shocking. Stefan Gates finds out about the challenges facing the Scottish salmon industry and also tests the difference between fresh and frozen fish.
Episode 7
Tomorrow's Food Today
45 mins
Stefan reports on the safety of American chlorinated chicken. Sion learns about the side effects of detox teas. Plus, reports on food made from insects and levels of sugar in baby food.
Episode 8
Cost of Convenience
45 mins
Is British grass-fed beef the best option for those concerned about food miles. Sian finds out if bottled water is worth the price. Plus, the healthiness of lunchtime meals and how to avoid bacteria when cooking with and storing rice.
Episode 9
Compilation
45 mins
A look back at some of the biggest stories from across the series including - the antibiotic resistant e-coli found in some pork, dates on food packaging, the dangers lurking in your fridge and the dangerous bug in chicken.