S01E01 Colours
Stefan's journey begins with the E number colours. Stefan discovers why these chemicals don't just affect the look of our food but its taste as well. He learns what the colour in some of our...
E numbers: An Edible Adventure
S01E02: Preservatives
In this episode Stefan looks at E number preservatives. He discovers one that keeps deadly bacteria out of our bacon, one that can double up as an explosive, and he even discovers an E number that the entire human race can't live without. And in a true act of immersive reporting, Stefan even attempts to extract several E numbers from his own body. As if this weren't enough, he then makes a cake out of them.
Overview
Food writer Stefan Gates sets off on a three-part adventure to uncover the truth about those notorious food additives, E numbers.
Episodes
S01E02 Preservatives
In this episode Stefan looks at E number preservatives. He discovers one that keeps deadly bacteria out of our bacon, one that can double up as an explosive, and he even discovers an E number...
S01E03 Sweeteners
Stefan looks at E number sweeteners used to replace sugar and also learns about the chemicals used to hold our food together. He looks at how E numbers keep the ice out of ice cream,...
Cast
Stefan Gates
Himself - Presenter
