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E Numbers: an Edible Adventure

Stefan Gates

Toni Williamson

Sean Smith

E Numbers: an Edible Adventure: Episode 3: Colours

Factual: Food & Drink

Colours

Episode 3

Episode 3: Colours

BBC Two - E Numbers: an Edible Adventure, Colours

Stefan Gates uncovers the truth about E number colours.

Food writer Stefan Gates sets out to uncover the truth about those notorious food additives, E numbers. His journey begins with the E number colours.

Food writer Stefan Gates sets off on a three-part adventure to uncover the truth about those notorious food additives, E numbers. He wants to find out where these chemicals come from and what they actually do in our food. 

But he is in for some big surprises... Expecting to uncover a world of synthetic chemicals that are best avoided, Stefan learns that many are actually completely natural and could even be beneficial to our health.

His journey begins with the E number colours. Stefan discovers why these chemicals don't just affect the look of our food but its taste as well. He learns what the colour in some of our cakes and sweets has to do with insects and flamingos and why some of the E number colours could have side-effects.

Stefan also delves into the world of flavourings and reveals why eating monosodium glutamate could be no worse for you than eating cheese or mushrooms. He also gains rare access to the magical world of the flavourings industry which can transform your food beyond recognition. His final test sees him using E numbers to get vegetable-hating kids to eat their first brussel sprouts in years.

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Food writer Stefan Gates sets out to uncover the truth about E numbers

Food writer Stefan Gates sets off on a three-part adventure to uncover the truth about those notorious food additives, E numbers

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