Food Detectives (2008) is a documentary, news web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Food Detectives online in HD.
Food Detectives — Storyline
Food Detectives was a food science show hosted by Ted Allen that aired in North America on Food Network. Ted Allen, backed by research conducted by Popular Science magazine, investigates food-related beliefs, such as the validity of the five-second rule or the effectiveness of ginger to relieve motion sickness. In addition to support from scientists such as molecular biologist Dr. Adam Ruben and Popular Science staff members, Allen is assisted on-screen by a group of so-called "Food Techs," often-silent assistants who are the participants in simple experiments exploring food-related myths, beliefs, practices, and folkways.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ted Allen
Food Detectives — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-07-29 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Genre | Documentary, News |
| Language | English |
| Network | Food Network |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
Food Detectives — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The 5-Second Rule (2008-07-27) — Ted Allen presents his entertaining look into well-known culinary conundrums, including an analysis of the famous "5-Second Rule."
- E2: Double Dippers (2008-08-05) — Ted Allen and his food detectives investigate motion sickness remedies and discover the consequences of double dipping.
- E3: Brain Freeze (2008-08-12) — Ted Allen and his Food Techs have a real headache of an experiment on their hands as they investigate how to prevent brain freeze. They also discover why aged beef from your butche
- E4: Swallowing Gum (2008-08-19) — The food detectives take on another set of food myths. This week they tell the viewers whether it is safe to eat from that bowl of after-dinner mints at their favorite restaurant.
- E5: Sleepy Turkey (2008-08-26) — The food detective team discovers the truth about turkey making people sleepy, and how to get gum out of hair.
- E6: The Poppy Seed Drug Test (2008-09-02) — Ted Allen exposes the truth on poppy seeds and whether a person will test positive for opiates on a drug test after eating a poppy seed bagel. Also, a trip to the pool determines i
- E7: Hangover Cures (2008-09-09) — Ted and his food techs determine the best way to get over a hangover. Also included: will cola actually dissolve a penny, and are the lemon wedges hanging on your beverage glass sa
- E8: Dirty Bar Snacks (2008-09-23) — Ted and his food techs investigates if bar snacks are sanitary or not. Also, a look at energy drinks and the human body.
- E9: Heartburn Remedies (2008-09-16) — Ted Allen is searching the kitchen cabinets for the best home-made heart burn remedies. While the Food Techs are trying to find relief, Ted also takes on some strange cooking techn
- E10: Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights (2008-10-07) — Ted Allen and the Food Techs take on some myths about food and sleep as they determine whether or not spicy foods will keep you up at night. The Food Detectives also take on the qu
- E11: Food Mysteries (2008-10-20)
Season 2
- E1: Tastes Like Chicken (2009-01-20) — 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
- E2: Bad Breath Cures (2009-01-27) — 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.
- E3: Miracle Berry (2009-02-03) — 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 di
- E4: The Effects of MSG (2009-02-10) — 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.
- E5: Liquid Smoke (2009-02-17) — 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?
- E6: Moldy Cheese (2009-02-24) — 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.
- E7: Small Plate Club (2009-03-10) — 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 muc
- E8: Smells Delicious (2009-03-17) — 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 s
- E9: Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails (2009-03-24) — 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 d
- E10: Chewing the Fat (2009-04-07)
- E11: New York City Pizza (2009-04-14) — 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 wi
- E12: Nightcaps? (2009-04-21) — 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 ou
- E13: All you can eat (2009-04-28) — 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 g
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Food Detectives have? 2 season(s) with 24 episodes.
Where can I watch Food Detectives? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
