Ingredipedia
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWant to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia.
Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram!
It’s fun! It’s lighthearted! It’s largely unhinged! It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal of the podcast world (but back when you actually got a Cheeseburger and a toy inside).
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Credits
Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm
Artwork design: Jess Ramsey
Photography: Phoebe Powell
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Episodes
Episode 43: Insects
July 18, 2018 02:50 - 37 minutes - 70 MBThey might just be the future of food. They're plentiful, good for the environment and packed with protein. But does that mean we should eat them? And what does an ant pavlova taste like. Featuring an interview with Attica's Ben Shewry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Processed Cheese: Homemade McDonalds and 3D Printed Cheese
May 16, 2018 20:59 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAh, delicious processed cheese. Full of preservatives, shelf-stable, worryingly orange...In this episode we cook with it, print it, look into its terrifying contents and speak to the creator of Homemade McDonalds – a Facebook group dedicated to...um...homemade McDonalds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 42: Processed Cheese
May 16, 2018 20:59 - 33 minutes - 62.7 MBAh, delicious processed cheese. Full of preservatives, shelf-stable, worryingly orange...In this episode we cook with it, print it, look into its terrifying contents and speak to the creator of Homemade McDonalds - a Facebook group dedicated to...um...homemade McDonalds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tea: Milky Teabags, Yes or No? We Make Matcha Beer and "Gunfire"
April 18, 2018 02:35 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIt is ancient and therapeutic and caffeinated and delicious with dumplings. But does it even make beer better? Yes it does. It's tea! (Also, please never let your tea bag touch milk... we will explain why.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 41: Tea
April 18, 2018 02:35 - 35 minutes - 68.2 MBIt is ancient and therapeutic and caffeinated and delicious with dumplings. But does it even make beer better? Yes it does. It's tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melon: Using Watermelon Rind in a Stir Fry; Introducing the "Hello Melon"
February 20, 2018 22:09 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBA waste of space or a flavour sensation? It depends if it's wrapped in prosciutto, apparently. Yes we're back for 2018 and we're talking about melons. How we eat them, where they came from and how to blow them up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 40: Melon
February 20, 2018 22:09 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MBA waste of space or a flavour sensation? It depends if it's wrapped in prosciutto, apparently. Yes we're back for 2018 and we're talking about melons. How we eat them, where they came from and how to blow them up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mango: Green Mango with Salt and Chilli; An Australian Yum Cha Invention
December 23, 2017 11:27 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's sweet, it's tropical, it's Christmassy. But it's also fever-inducing, rashy and incites rage. It's the mango and while we're all for it, you need to understand the dangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 39: Mango
December 23, 2017 11:27 - 28 minutes - 54.9 MBIt's sweet, it's tropical, it's Christmassy. But it's also fever-inducing, rashy and incites rage. It's the mango and while we're all for it, you need to understand the dangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sugar: Roll-Up Investigation; Ranking Snacks for 3pm Work Slump
November 30, 2017 06:09 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWe need a little bit of it to live, and a lot of it to get over the 3 pm slump. It's sugar and this episode we roll it up, turn it into cubes, smash it at 3 pm and use it to blow Tic Tacs wiiiiide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 38: Sugar
November 30, 2017 06:09 - 27 minutes - 52.9 MBWe need a little bit of it to live, and a lot of it to get over the 3 pm slump. It's sugar and this episode we roll it up, turn it into cubes, smash it at 3 pm and use it to blow Tic Tacs wiiiiide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mushrooms: Is Christianity the Product of A Sex and Mushrooms Cult? Farming Mushrooms With Lightning
September 20, 2017 09:10 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBEmily uncovers the truth: Christianity is a sex mushroom cult while Ben plans a Mormon funeral. Yes, we are talking about mushrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 37: Mushrooms
September 20, 2017 09:10 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBEmily uncovers the truth: Christianity is a sex mushroom cult while Ben plans a Mormon funeral. Yes, we are talking about mushrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mandarin: How to Choose The Tastiest One; Ben Ruins Pizza
August 23, 2017 09:50 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBBen cooks something questionable and Emily gets the therapy she needs. Is there nothing the mandarin...rine...rin...can't do!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 36: Mandarin
August 23, 2017 09:50 - 28 minutes - 54.2 MBBen cooks something questionable and Emily gets the therapy she needs. Is there nothing the mandarin...rine...rin...can't do!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 35: Apples
July 10, 2017 07:41 - 26 minutes - 51.2 MBIt's the original fruit from the Garden of Eden, but can it kill you? Is it really in your favourite fried snack treats? Why are some of them so terrible? We answer these questions and Emily has therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple: Why Are Red Delicious Apples So Bad and Popular? What’s Actually in McDonalds Apple Pies?
July 10, 2017 07:41 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's the original fruit from the Garden of Eden, but can it kill you? Is it really in your favourite fried snack treats? Why are some of them so terrible? We answer these questions and Emily has therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 34: Eggs
June 05, 2017 02:40 - 33 minutes - 64.2 MBWhat comes first? The egg. Well, it comes first for 2017 as we return from our hiatus. And what about eggs? How did they make their mark on 80s movie cocktails? Do they ruin hamburgers? And can humans hatch them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eggs: Can Humans Hatch Chicken Eggs? Why Do Aussies Put Eggs On Things?
June 05, 2017 02:40 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat comes first? The egg. Well, it comes first for 2017 as we return from our hiatus. And what about eggs? How did they make their mark on 80s movie cocktails? Do they ruin hamburgers? And can humans hatch them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cherries: What Even is 'Chica Cherry Cola"? Why Glacé Cherries Suck
December 23, 2016 21:23 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBSymbol of fertility, inspirer of songs, flavourer of drinks. But does the cherry have a dark side? Also, we might have invented the best drink ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 33: Cherries
December 23, 2016 21:23 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBSymbol of fertility, inspirer of songs, flavourer of drinks. But does the cherry have a dark side? Also, we might have invented the best drink ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 32: Coconut
December 02, 2016 01:26 - 29 minutes - 55.8 MBIt gets us drunk, smells nice and it's good for us. But it's also the symbol of the opulence and corruption of a disgraced despot. So yeah, our relationship with coconut is kind of complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coconut: Can Eating Cherry Ripes Register A Blood Alcohol Reading? What the Hell Is Copha?
December 02, 2016 01:26 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt gets us drunk, smells nice and it's good for us. But it's also the symbol of the opulence and corruption of a disgraced despot. So yeah, our relationship with coconut is kind of complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pasta: Should You Salt Pasta Water? The Incredible La Porchetta Jingle
November 12, 2016 20:36 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIt's comforting, readily available and amazing with clams. But where does it ACTUALLY come from? And why do we bother eating it in restaurants? And how has it caused a social media storm in Melbourne? And how is it responsible for THE GREATEST JINGLE OF ALL TIME? Find out in our pasta episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 31: Pasta
November 12, 2016 20:36 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MBIt's comforting, readily available and amazing with clams. But where does it ACTUALLY come from? And why do we bother eating it in restaurants? And how has it caused a social media storm in Melbourne? And how is it responsible for THE GREATEST JINGLE OF ALL TIME? Find out in our pasta episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fig: Maggie Beer’s Ice Cream; Are You Eating Dead Wasps When You Eat Figs?
October 25, 2016 20:01 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIt’s time to talk about one of the greatest ingredients in the entire world: figs. Yes, they’re out of season so Em had to ask her talented sister to paint a picture of them because they are unavailable in ALL THE STORES. What do figs have to do with genitals? Ben looks into that. Why is Maggie Beer burnt fig, salted caramel and honeycomb ice-cream the best flavour ever? Em looks into that. Plus: a theory into why Australian athletes didn’t perform so well at the recent Olympics, and a fail-p...
Episode 30: Figs
October 25, 2016 20:01 - 22 minutes - 43.2 MBIt’s time to talk about one of the greatest ingredients in the entire world: figs. Yes, they’re out of season so Em had to ask her talented sister to paint a picture of them because they are unavailable in ALL THE STORES. What do figs have to do with genitals? Ben looks into that. Why is Maggie Beer burnt fig, salted caramel and honeycomb ice-cream the best flavour ever? Em looks into that. Plus: a theory into why Australian athletes didn’t perform so well at the recent Olympics, and a fail-p...
Tomato: Tinned Taste Test; Should You Keep Your Tomato Sauce In the Fridge or Pantry?
September 27, 2016 07:07 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe return for SEASON TWO! (Did we mention Season One was over? No? Soz.) Em has been on holidays and brought back an exotic fruit/vegetable…the tomato! But does the Italian kind taste better? Where do you keep your sauce? What is the number one tomato soup recipe? And why is it called ketchup? All will be answered in a brand new Ingredipedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 29: Tomato
September 27, 2016 07:07 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MBWe return for SEASON TWO! (Did we mention Season One was over? No? Soz.) Em has been on holidays and brought back an exotic fruit/vegetable…the tomato! But does the Italian kind taste better? Where do you keep your sauce? What is the number one tomato soup recipe? And why is it called ketchup? All will be answered in a brand new Ingredipedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Avocado (Live show): How to Choose the Perfect One; Australia’s Avocado Theme Park
July 07, 2016 07:55 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBFor the very first Ingredipedia live event as part of the Emerging Writer's Festival, we chose the big one. The avocado - the world's most Instagrammed ingredient (probably). We cooked it, blended it, got to the bottom of conspiracies and traced it around the world. Find out what you missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 28: Avocado LIVE
July 07, 2016 07:55 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBFor the very first Ingredipedia live event as part of the Emerging Writer's Festival, we chose the big one. The avocado - the world's most Instagrammed ingredient (probably). We cooked it, blended it, got to the bottom of conspiracies and traced it around the world. Find out what you missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Milk: Is Big M Egg Flip The Greatest Flavour? And Exploring the Mylk Bar Trend
June 09, 2016 07:44 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIt's the giver of life and perfect for a tradie-style smoko. But what's its history, when did it stop get it delivered, is it really in chocolate and most importantly, can it be mixed with gin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 27: Milk
June 09, 2016 07:44 - 28 minutes - 40 MBIt's the giver of life and perfect for a tradie-style smoko. But what's its history, when did it stop get it delivered, is it really in chocolate and most importantly, can it be mixed with gin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yoghurt: Ben's Embarrassing Confession and Is It Really French for Yum?
May 16, 2016 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe figured it was time to add some culture to our podcast. SEE WHAT WE DID THERE? But seriously, we look at why it is spelled 37 different ways, how it's advertised and why it may be the perfect work snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 26: Yoghurt
May 16, 2016 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWe figured it was time to add some culture to our podcast. SEE WHAT WE DID THERE? But seriously, we look at why it is spelled 37 different ways, how it's advertised and why it may be the perfect work snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saffron: How to Smuggle It and Uses as a Narcotic
May 02, 2016 21:20 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBSaffron, the forbidden spice. Sure it tastes pleasant and makes things yellow but saffron is so dang expensive that it's basically cocaine. Find out how it's faked, smuggled and where to find it on the dark web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 25: Saffron
May 02, 2016 21:20 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBSaffron, the forbidden spice. Sure it tastes pleasant and makes things yellow but saffron is so dang expensive that it's basically cocaine. Find out how it's faked, smuggled and where to find it on the dark web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mayonnaise: Dave Chang's Mayo Recipe with Instant Coffee and Kewpie Love
April 20, 2016 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBEgg yolk, oil, something acidic. That's what goes into the creamy, rich joy that is mayonnaise. Or is it? We deconstruct it, construct it again, put things in it, explore why it's loved, hated and mixed with green jelly. Also, expert help from Ben's mum Gail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 24: Mayonnaise
April 20, 2016 21:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBEgg yolk, oil, something acidic. That's what goes into the creamy, rich joy that is mayonnaise. Or is it? We deconstruct it, construct it again, put things in it, explore why it's loved, hated and mixed with green jelly. Also, expert help from Ben's mum Gail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corn: Collecting Flavoured Popcorn in Tokyo; Chatting Corn (And Corn Sex) With Anna Webster
April 14, 2016 21:19 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIt can be as beautiful as a shimmering gem, as ugly as a beer belly on a rat and as beguiling as a Mexican psychotropic drug. It's corn. And we got an expert, food writer and Masterchef graduate Anna Webster, to tell us all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 23: Corn
April 14, 2016 21:19 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIt can be as beautiful as a shimmering gem, as ugly as a beer belly on a rat and as beguiling as a Mexican psychotropic drug. It's corn. And we got an expert, food writer and Masterchef graduate Anna Webster, to tell us all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22: Potato
April 07, 2016 21:17 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBIt inspires great art, makes a handy postal service and makes questionable toys, but what the hell do you call it when it's sliced into discs and deep fried? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Potato: Do You Say Cake, Scallop or Fritter? Mashed Potato Art
April 07, 2016 21:17 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt inspires great art, makes a handy postal service and makes questionable toys, but what the hell do you call it when it's sliced into discs and deep fried? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capsicum: Best TV Show Ever ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’; Why People Hate Green Capsicum
March 31, 2016 20:26 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe should make it clear that we don't hate capsicum. It's just a stupid, pointless vegetable that makes lousy snacks, makes you sick, costs too much and makes Pixar re-cut their movies. That's all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 21: Capsicum
March 31, 2016 20:26 - 21 minutes - 30 MBWe should make it clear that we don't hate capsicum. It's just a stupid, pointless vegetable that makes lousy snacks, makes you sick, costs too much and makes Pixar re-cut their movies. That's all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🍫 A Cadbury Snack Investigation; The Chocopalypse Is Coming
March 23, 2016 20:51 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBFor the chocolate episode we use the power of Excel spreadsheets, the powerful testimony of Augustus Gloop and the harrowing screams of Aztec sacrifice to crack beneath its glossy, delicious, sugary surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 20: Chocolate
March 23, 2016 20:51 - 25 minutes - 36 MBFor the chocolate episode we use the power of Excel spreadsheets, the powerful testimony of Augustus Gloop and the harrowing screams of Aztec sacrifice to crack beneath its glossy, delicious, sugary surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🥓 Bacon: Can I Eat It Raw? Why Do We Crave It For Brekky?
March 17, 2016 21:07 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIt's the breakfast food that sustains us all, but WHY is it a breakfast food? And what exactly IS it? And how does it make bombs? And is it good for babies? And can I eat it raw? (Sort of) answers to all of these things lie herein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 19: Bacon
March 17, 2016 21:07 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIt's the breakfast food that sustains us all, but WHY is it a breakfast food? And what exactly IS it? And how does it make bombs? And is it good for babies? And can I eat it raw? (Sort of) answers to all of these things lie herein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18: Rice
March 09, 2016 20:38 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIt's a staple food for billions, but is it an ancient grain? We find this out, as well as why it isn't thrown at weddings any more, how it can make babies cuter and what 'McMiracle Rice' is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.