Food Detectives

Season 2

13 episodes · Jan 20, 2009

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  • S2E1

    Tastes Like Chicken

    Jan 20, 200930m

    Ted and his food detectives are back to tackle the important food questions of our age. The techs are put to the ultimate taste test to determine if alligator and guinea pig really do "taste like chicken," and then the gang discovers just how many calories are saved by "blotting" a piece of pizza.

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  • S2E2

    Bad Breath Cures

    Jan 27, 200930m

    Ted and his food techs determine the best cure for bad breath and if it is possible to drink a gallon of milk in only an hour.

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  • S2E3

    Miracle Berry

    Feb 3, 200930m

    Ted and his techs take a look at a unique miracle berry that holds a mysterious secret. Also, they determine if alcohol kills brain cells and the effects of combining mentos and diet cola.

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  • S2E4

    The Effects of MSG

    Feb 10, 200930m

    The Food Detectives team investigates MSG and its effects. Also under investigation, which beverage has the most caffeine and the best way to keep ice cream on the cone.

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  • S2E5

    Liquid Smoke

    Feb 17, 200930m

    Ted and his food techs test identical twins to see if drinking water really does improve the condition of your skin. Also, what exactly is in so-called "natural" food coloring?

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  • S2E6

    Moldy Cheese

    Feb 24, 200930m

    Ted wonders why moldy cheese is ok to eat and the food techs find out what the best nightcap is after a trip to the sleep lab.

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  • S2E7

    Small Plate Club

    Mar 10, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates whether or not the size of your plate contributes to weight gain, if eating food cooked with alcohol can actually get you drunk, and if drinking too much water is dangerous enough to kill you.

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  • S2E8

    Smells Delicious

    Mar 17, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates how fattening fried food are, whether wood cutting boards harbor more bacteria than plastic cutting boards, and how much your sense of taste relies on smell.

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  • S2E9

    Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails

    Mar 24, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates how liquid nitrogen is used to make unique cocktails, if elegant décor and elaborate menu descriptions influence the taste of food, and whether or not drinking ice water helps burn calories.

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  • S2E10

    Chewing the Fat

    Apr 7, 200930m
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  • S2E11

    New York City Pizza

    Apr 14, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates why New York is widely believed to have the best pizza in the country. Also, Ted explores whether or not tapping a can’s top after it has been shaken will actually reduce the pressure of the soda inside and what kind of metals are found in our food.

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  • S2E12

    Nightcaps?

    Apr 21, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates whether or not nightcaps actually work and what beverages give the best result. Also, Ted examines whether or not we are cooking away the vitamins in our food and if an egg containing a blood spot is still safe to eat?

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  • S2E13

    All you can eat

    Apr 28, 200930m

    Host Ted Allen investigates the number of calories in various foods and what it takes in the gym to burn them off. Also, Ted explores whether or not you can enjoy buffets without going overboard and if there are some foods that are naturally blue.

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