Inside the Factory (2015)

Episode Overview

This episode explores a bustling factory in Essex that churns out an impressive 400,000 cereal bars daily, showcasing the meticulous process that combines ingredients like nuts, cranberries, sultanas, and puffed rice, all held together by a perfect mix of honey and glucose for optimal texture. Viewers will learn about the harvesting of macadamia nuts in South Africa, where they are shelled under intense pressure. The episode also delves into the scientific classifications of botanical nuts, legumes, and drupes, alongside the rich history of cereal bars in Britain, highlighting the Kendal Mint Cake favored by explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary.