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Food Detectives
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Episode 130 min2009-01-20
Tastes Like Chicken
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.
Episode 230 min2009-01-27
Bad Breath Cures
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.
Episode 330 min2009-02-03
Miracle Berry
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.
Episode 430 min2009-02-10
The Effects of MSG
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.
Episode 530 min2009-02-17
Liquid Smoke
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?
Episode 630 min2009-02-24
Moldy Cheese
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.
Episode 730 min2009-03-10
Small Plate Club
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.
Episode 830 min2009-03-17
Smells Delicious
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.
Episode 930 min2009-03-24
Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails
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.
Episode 1030 min2009-04-07
Chewing the Fat
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Episode 1130 min2009-04-14
New York City Pizza
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.
Episode 1230 min2009-04-21
Nightcaps?
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?
Episode 1330 min2009-04-28
All you can eat
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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