Food Detectives - Season 1

Food Detectives - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesJul 27, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008
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Episodes

The 5-Second Rule
Season 1Episode 130 min

The 5-Second Rule

Ted Allen presents his entertaining look into well-known culinary conundrums, including an analysis of the famous "5-Second Rule."
Jul 27, 2008
Double Dippers
Season 1Episode 230 min

Double Dippers

Ted Allen and his food detectives investigate motion sickness remedies and discover the consequences of double dipping.
Aug 5, 2008
Brain Freeze
Season 1Episode 330 min

Brain Freeze

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 butcher is gourmet and aged beef on your kitchen counter is contaminated, and find out what can be done about unwanted freezer burn.
Aug 12, 2008
Swallowing Gum
Season 1Episode 430 min

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 that bowl of after-dinner mints at their favorite restaurant.
Aug 19, 2008
Sleepy Turkey
Season 1Episode 530 min

Sleepy Turkey

The food detective team discovers the truth about turkey making people sleepy, and how to get gum out of hair.
Aug 26, 2008
The Poppy Seed Drug Test
Season 1Episode 630 min

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 eating a poppy seed bagel. Also, a trip to the pool determines if someone really needs to wait an hour after eating to take a swim. Finally, the Food Techs are put to the test to see if anyone can eat six saltine crackers in one minute.
Sep 2, 2008
Hangover Cures
Season 1Episode 730 min

Hangover Cures

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 safe?
Sep 9, 2008
Heartburn Remedies
Season 1Episode 830 min

Heartburn Remedies

Sep 16, 2008
Dirty Bar Snacks
Season 1Episode 930 min

Dirty Bar Snacks

Sep 23, 2008
Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights
Season 1Episode 1030 min

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 keep you up at night. The Food Detectives also take on the questions: does eating garlic make you smell, and just how many glasses of water do you need to drink each day?
Oct 7, 2008

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