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Science on a Plate Episodes Available now
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Food Technology
First broadcast in 1998. The technology at the cutting edge of the food industry
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Food Preservation
First broadcast in 1998. The science and history of food preservation
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Sugar and Chocolate
First broadcast in 1998. Exploring the science of sugar and chocolate
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Oils and Fats
First broadcast in 1998. The science of oils and fats in food preparation and cooking
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Beer and Wine
First broadcast in 1998. The science and history of beer and wine production
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Bread
First broadcast in 1998. Scientific and historical facts about the baking of bread