Food Detectives
Food Detectives

Food Detectives

2008 2 Seasons 24 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary News

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The 5-Second Rule

Ted Allen presents his entertaining look into well-known culinary conundrums, including an analysis of the famous "5-Sec

EP 2

Double Dippers

Ted Allen and his food detectives investigate motion sickness remedies and discover the consequences of double dipping.

EP 3

Brain Freeze

Ted Allen and his Food Techs have a real headache of an experiment on their hands as they investigate how to prevent bra

EP 4

Swallowing Gum

The food detectives take on another set of food myths. This week they tell the viewers whether it is safe to eat from th

EP 5

Sleepy Turkey

The food detective team discovers the truth about turkey making people sleepy, and how to get gum out of hair.

EP 6

The Poppy Seed Drug Test

Ted Allen exposes the truth on poppy seeds and whether a person will test positive for opiates on a drug test after eati

EP 7

Hangover Cures

Ted and his food techs determine the best way to get over a hangover. Also included: will cola actually dissolve a penny

EP 8

Dirty Bar Snacks

Ted and his food techs investigates if bar snacks are sanitary or not. Also, a look at energy drinks and the human body.

EP 9

Heartburn Remedies

Ted Allen is searching the kitchen cabinets for the best home-made heart burn remedies. While the Food Techs are trying

EP 10

Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights

Ted Allen and the Food Techs take on some myths about food and sleep as they determine whether or not spicy foods will k

EP 11

Food Mysteries

EP 1

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 ultimat

EP 2

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

EP 3

Miracle Berry

Ted and his techs take a look at a unique miracle berry that holds a mysterious secret. Also, they determine if alcohol

EP 4

The Effects of MSG

The Food Detectives team investigates MSG and its effects. Also under investigation, which beverage has the most caffein

EP 5

Liquid Smoke

Ted and his food techs test identical twins to see if drinking water really does improve the condition of your skin. Als

EP 6

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 slee

EP 7

Small Plate Club

Host Ted Allen investigates whether or not the size of your plate contributes to weight gain, if eating food cooked with

EP 8

Smells Delicious

Host Ted Allen investigates how fattening fried food are, whether wood cutting boards harbor more bacteria than plastic

EP 9

Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails

Host Ted Allen investigates how liquid nitrogen is used to make unique cocktails, if elegant décor and elaborate menu d

EP 10

Chewing the Fat

EP 11

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 wh

EP 12

Nightcaps?

Host Ted Allen investigates whether or not nightcaps actually work and what beverages give the best result. Also, Ted ex

EP 13

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,

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Ted Allen
Ted Allen