Food Fraud Exposed

The episode dives into the shocking world of food fraud, highlighting the mafia's involvement in selling fake extra virgin olive oil and the prevalence of adulterated products like saffron and honey. Jessica reveals that many high-priced ingredients are often diluted with lower-quality substitutes, leaving consumers unaware of the deception. With a food fraud database maintained since 1980, it becomes clear that what we think we’re buying may not be the real deal at all.