Food Detectives - Season 2

Food Detectives - Season 2

Season 2

Network
DatesJan 20, 2009 - Apr 28, 2009
Previous Season

Episodes

Tastes Like Chicken
Season 2Episode 130 min

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.
Jan 20, 2009
Bad Breath Cures
Season 2Episode 230 min

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.
Jan 27, 2009
Miracle Berry
Season 2Episode 330 min

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.
Feb 3, 2009
The Effects of MSG
Season 2Episode 430 min

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.
Feb 10, 2009
Liquid Smoke
Season 2Episode 530 min

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?
Feb 17, 2009
Moldy Cheese
Season 2Episode 630 min

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.
Feb 24, 2009
Small Plate Club
Season 2Episode 730 min

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.
Mar 10, 2009
Smells Delicious
Season 2Episode 830 min

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.
Mar 17, 2009
Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails
Season 2Episode 930 min

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.
Mar 24, 2009
Chewing the Fat
Season 2Episode 1030 min

Chewing the Fat

Apr 7, 2009
New York City Pizza
Season 2Episode 1130 min

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.
Apr 14, 2009
Nightcaps?
Season 2Episode 1230 min

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?
Apr 21, 2009
All You Can Eat
Season 2Episode 1330 min

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.
Apr 28, 2009

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