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Ingredipedia

Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

Want 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

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25:38

[Re-heated] 🥝 Kiwi: Nature’s sleeping pill… or...

Ingredipedia ·

2026/01/11

Could a humble green fruit really help you sleep better? And more controversially… does it belong on a margherita? This week, we investigate the kiwi fruit: its surprising sleep science and its unexpected cameo on pizza. We also explore the fruit’s fuzzy history: where it came from and why it’s called “kiwi” (spoiler: it’s not originally from New Zealand). Also, hot sauce (obviously). [1.59] Oh no, not pizza![7.51] A different kind of salsa verde[15.02] Can kiwi

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23:10

[Re-heated] 🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes...

Ingredipedia ·

2026/01/04

This is a reheated episode from earlier in the year while we take a short break! Back with a freshly baked episode on January 19.Can matcha give you a jitter-free caffeine boost (unlike coffee)? And we explore whether “ceremonial grade” is a con. And yes, we look into what’s next in the iced strawberry matcha latte world and also think about whether matcha can make ANYTHING better!Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and

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25:37

[Reheated] 🍫Dates: Can fruit really replace a...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/12/28

This is a reheated episode from earlier in the year while we take a short break! Back with a freshly baked episode on January 19. From a fast-food sticky date pudding you’ve probably never heard of, to a “healthy” Snickers dupe, and even a butter-filled date that tastes like cookie dough – we’re uncovering the sweetest (and strangest) sides of this exotically-coded fruit. Plus, Ben’s deep dive into a famous breakfast buffet sauce! [1.10] Sticky date pudding[7.59]

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26:09

🎁Custard: Salted egg yolk buns and bottoms up, it’s...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/12/21

Ho, ho.. oh shit the custard aisle is stacked it must be brandy custard season! Christmas and custard go hand in hand (as in… try and pry the custard carton out of our hands… we dare you)! We’re going all in on limited edition flavours, all the kinds of custard tarts and molten salted egg yolk buns. This episode is best listened to with a litre of the good stuff in hand. Extra note:Thank you for listening this year lovely pals! After this custard coma we're going to be taking a

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8:06

🎅🏻Naughty or nice? A very snacky Christmas road test🍫...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/12/14

Seasonal snacks are such a gamble. We take the hit for you and tell you whether they're worth snapping up at the supermarket this Christmas. We've got sweet and savoury covered. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:10

🍫The Great Supermarket Chocolate Gift-Off🎁 [Christmas...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/12/07

It’s last-minute gift season, and we’re entering the most fraught aisle of them all: supermarket chocolate boxes. From Ferrero Rocher to Favourites, Lindt balls to Seashells, we analyse what each box says about you. Which ones pass the test and which ones will be regifted for eternity? Don't even think about buying half-price chocolate boxes before listening to this.Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See

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17:32

🎄Pavlova trauma and Christmas pudding plot twist...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/11/30

This is part one of our three part Christmas Sugar Rush miniseries! Are you team pudding or pav? (It’s ok to be both.) We’re pulling apart two of the most divisive Christmas desserts: pavlova and Christmas pudding. There are childhood scars, strong opinions, and some seriously shocking revelations. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

🍫Are Dream Balls the new Lindt Balls… and are...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/11/23

Is white chocolate back from the brink of extinction? And what makes the new Cheezels-flavoured CCs different to the standard CCs? And what do these two very different snacks taste like together? These very important snack questions will be answered in this salty-sweet roadtest episode of Australia's most unhinged food podcast, Ingredipedia. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:07

🍫Violet Crumble: Peanut butter to protein powder… why...

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2025/11/16

Is Violet Crumble the most prolific brand in the supermarket? It just may be. This week we investigate how a once-niche Australian chocolate bar quietly took over every supermarket aisle – from ice-cream toppings to muesli bars to protein powder (wtf). We taste-test the elusive peanut-butter Violet Crumble, question its cultural status, and ask the big question: why is it suddenly everywhere?[1.19] Why is it so prolific?[9.00] Icon status? Or not? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and

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22:38

🫢Asparagus: What it means if your wee smells &...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/11/09

Ever wondered why asparagus makes your wee smell weird? Or what women were serving at fancy bridge parties in the 1920s? This episode covers both. We revisit the golden age of tinned asparagus (in two forms) and uncover why this diva of the vegetable world demands your respect.[00:52] Vintage dinner party recipe[6:05] The mysteries of asparagus wee[10:13] Why asparagus is a diva[13:56] Cream of asparagus soup Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our

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23:30

❄️Nat Thaipun hosts freezer dinner parties and thinks...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/11/02

Ever wanted to make a Thai style Bunnings sausage? Or pimp your tinned sardines Thai-style? Since winning Masterchef, Nat Thaipun has worked with Jamie Oliver and some of the world’s best restaurants and now she has a (seriously beautiful) cook book Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere. In this interview, Emily and Ben find out the stories behind the dishes in her new cookbook (like the “trifle situation”) and learn more about Nat from how she organises her freezer to what she eats while

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14:56

🌽Frozen Veg: Depressing or underrated hero? (feat. a...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/10/26

If you hate frozen veg, you might just need to know the heavy hitters and also how to make the greatest green sauce slash dip slash do-it-all condiment with a bag of frozen <redacted>. We don’t want to give away the secrets without you hearing our elaborate back stories! Where’s the fun in that?! [1.15] Depressing or delicious?[7.55] Best thing to make with frozen veg Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food

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9:25

🐔Is Chargrilled Spiced Chicken the new Honey Soy...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/10/19

Are the new Red Rock Deli x Andy Cooks Chef Series chips worth investing in? How about the new pistachio gelato tub from Connoisseur? We will taste them and let you know. And then, of course… we dip the chips in the ice-cream because we have free will!!! Sweet and salty and unhinged![0:40] Connoisseur Pistachio gelato[2.56] New Red Rock Deli flavour[7.01] CHIPS DIPPED IN PISTACHIO ICE CREAM Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and

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28:26

💪Cottage Cheese: From Fitness Girlie Snack to Cult...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/10/12

This episode contains 112% of your recommended daily protein intake. If you’re into obscene retro recipes, there’s a “salad” in here that’ll haunt you for years — but, if you can believe it, there are also some genuinely delicious ones. We get to the bottom of why cottage cheese is suddenly impossible to find (and why it went viral), and discuss the U.S. president who paired it with our favourite flesh-eating fruit.[2.46] Why is cottage cheese trending?[9.05] This

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9:03

🥒 How does popcorn pickle? And what are these mango...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/10/05

Another SNACK ROAD TEST where we put our mouths on the line by taste testing new snacks and then share our deep thoughts and feelings. Today we're starting in the popcorn aisle, then getting freaky with gummies. Strap in. Got any snacks you want us to try? Drop us a challenge on Instagram or even email ingredipedia@gmail.com Thanks pals! [0:46] Pickle popcorn [4:30] Mango gummies Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food

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25:31

🍄 Shiitake: Is this powdered Shiitake snack...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/28

Is shiitake powder the ultimate MSG hit? What does it have to do with the spice trade and 16th century ketchup? And does it pull as well as pork? We also “invent” the stir-dry. It’s going to catch on, believe us. [1:49] Powdered [9:00] Ketchup [14:11] Pulled [19:05] Stir Dry Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:19

🎂 Ten Years of Ingredipedia: Best Fails

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/21

We can’t believe it either, but Ingredipedia is 10 years old this month. To celebrate, we reaching back to two of our most cursed (and viral) fails. Liverwust Pineapple that didn’t make it out of the fridge, and Maple Butter that wouldn’t butter. Turns out failure is in our DNA. [3:40] Liverwurst Pineapple[9:44] Maple Butter Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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13:30

🍦Golden Gaytime: Ice-cream stardom and biscuit...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/14

They’re an Australian icon, but what the hell do they have to do with the greatest New Zealand biscuit of all time? Plus, find out which international superstar eats five Gaytimes a day when they visit.[1.20] Golden Gaytime biscuits (and other collabs)[9.18] International stardom Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:43

🍞Toast: Can sweat make it better? Plus, an AFL player...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/09/07

Are you missing out on the greatest form of French toast in the world?! How about the simplest sandwich you've absolutely never tried?! We also talk Frasier, cheap toasters and the baffling way the Melbourne Football Club's Christian Petracca eats Vegemite toast.[1.41] The greatest French toast[7.21] Christian Petracca toast[11.19] Toast sweat[17.19] Toast sandwich?!Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See

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9:17

🍫Does anyone actually like Cadbury Twirl? Plus,...

Ingredipedia ·

2025/08/31

We’re trying a lil something new! NEW SNACK ROAD TEST! We’ll put our mouths on the line by taste testing these new snacks and then share our deep thoughts and feelings. Today we’ve got a cavalcade of Twirl varieties and some disturbingly pink Twisties. Strap in. Do you want us to try more new snacks like this? Or stick to strictly the Civil War and ungodly snack combinations? Tell us what you think on Instagram or even email ingredipedia@gmail.com Thanks pals! [0.52] Zooper Dooper

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