S5·E9 Cereal Bars
Synopsis
How a factory in Essex produces 400,000 cereal bars a day - from nuts to cranberries and sultanas to puffed rice, with a carefully balanced blend of honey and glucose binding it all together for the ideal texture. How macadamia nuts are harvested in South Africa, and shelled under extraordinary pressure. The scientific distinction between botanical nuts, legumes and drupes. The history of Britain's cereal bars, including one Kendal Mint Cake snack bar made popular by famous explorers Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 9 of Inside the Factory air?
Season 5, Episode 9 ('Cereal Bars') originally aired on May 5, 2020.
How long is Season 5 Episode 9 ('Cereal Bars')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in Inside the Factory Season 5 Episode 9?
How a factory in Essex produces 400,000 cereal bars a day - from nuts to cranberries and sultanas to puffed rice, with a carefully balanced blend of honey and glucose binding it all together for the ideal texture. How macadamia nuts are harvested in South Africa, and shelled under extraordinary pres...