Bang Goes The Theory Season 7 Episode 5 -

Airdate: 2013-Apr-08

Episode summary:

The team take a look at the food industry, as the horsemeat scandal remains in people's minds. Maggie learns how scientists use DNA to identify exactly what is in ready meals and also asks how much food is actually a product of the laboratory. Liz finds out about the science behind flavour and taste. Jem takes a look at how old food is kept looking deceptively fresh on the shelf.

About Bang Goes The Theory series:

Bang Goes the Theory is the BBC’s guide to popular science. Discover and challenge the scientific principles that shape your world – wa...Show more >