The Food Chain: Series 1

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Nature, Science Documentary hosted by Justin Moorhouse, published by Channel 4 in 2016 - English narration

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The Food Chain: Series 1 From field, farm and sea, to supermarket, to dining table, a look at the inner workings of the UK's food distribution web, exploring where our food comes from and how what we eat connects us all

[edit] Bramley Apples, Sea Salt

This episode follows two British staples, sea salt and Bramley apples. From a Kent orchard and a salt works in Maldon, Essex, the two ingredients go cross country before ending up on our plates.

[edit] Tomatoes and Sardines

The high-speed journey of Isle of Wight tomatoes and Cornish sardines, from producer to plate, leads to the Google office's lunchtime menu, and a mouth-watering feast for the GB Rowers squad

[edit] Eggs and Raspberries

Free range eggs from Somerset and raspberries from Perthshire are tracked from farm to final use, including a jar of jam bound for the royal household and a stunning tower of macaroons

[edit] Lamb and Peas

Lamb and frozen peas are followed from farm to plate, from school dinners to a special meal at a top Newcastle restaurant

[edit] Potatoes and Truffles

This episode follows the journey of Suffolk Maris Piper spuds and much-prized Wiltshire truffles, to a chip shop in Barry Island and a select list of elite clients

[edit] Barley and Shitake Mushrooms

The featured ingredients in this edition are barley, a grain grown in the UK since before the Romans arrived, and shiitake mushrooms, an exotic newcomer to the British larder. In Berwickshire, Roy sends off his barley crops to be used to make crackers, cereal and nutritional drinks, as well as feed a hungry lifeboat crew, while Lancashire farmer John's shitake business is booming as his mushrooms are shipped all over the nation.