Episode 26 - The ingredients list episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 5, 2023 · 15 MIN

Episode 26 - The ingredients list

from Never Lick the Spoon · host Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, Imperial College London

What do fertilizer, body lotion, paracetamol tablets and mayonnaise have in common? Well, they’re all engineered mixtures, and they all have a long list of unpronounceable chemicals on the back of the packet. How can adjusting these chemicals affect the climate impact of the product? We dive deep into formulations.

What do fertilizer, body lotion, paracetamol tablets and mayonnaise have in common? Well, they’re all engineered mixtures, and they all have a long list of unpronounceable chemicals on the back of the packet. How can adjusting these chemicals affect the climate impact of the product? We dive deep into formulations.

NOW PLAYING

Episode 26 - The ingredients list

0:00 15:08

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Never Lick the Spoon?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Never Lick the Spoon episode published?

This episode was published on July 5, 2023.

What is this episode about?

What do fertilizer, body lotion, paracetamol tablets and mayonnaise have in common? Well, they’re all engineered mixtures, and they all have a long list of unpronounceable chemicals on the back of the packet. How can adjusting these chemicals affect...

Can I download this Never Lick the Spoon episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!