Ingredipedia

So do real lamingtons have jam or not? And then we invent our dream lamington and it's freaking amazing (no ants here)!  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.

Why have we (ok, one of us) had an aversion to tinned salmon since the '90s? How do you get that perfect crispy salmon skin? Why are we adding more fish to Maccas burgers? All will be revealed in the salmon episode. 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.

Even if you haven't had a Fruit Tingle in 30 years, you'll get fizzed and fired up listening to this. Em investigates the mysterious rainbow Fruit Tingle and Ben wanders the pre-mixed drinks aisle and wonders when a Fruit Tingle legally becomes a Fruit Tangle.  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnys...

Do you believe sultanas can cross into savoury territory? Ben makes his case... twice. While Em finds a role model in the creator of the Cornflake Cookie recipe she's been making since she was a kid and also tells a story about a 'celery man' from her past that will put this whole podcast into perspective. Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our...

The 'flat white' coffee seems like the most Melbourne thing ever, but is it really? Plus, we share the secret on how to easily find great coffee (and not just flat whites) when travelling internationally.  Also, Em embarrasses herself with her coffee making admission.  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursui...

Some pavlova toppings are better than others (there we said it) and Passiona has been lying to you your whole life. And don't want to alarm you, but there  is  a difference between two of the most nanna-coded homemade biscuits you can get: yo-yos and melting moments.  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pu...

One of us hates coconut water and the other loves it... where do you stand? Could Easter egg flavoured coconut water turn you from a hater to an aficionado? Could your love of coconut water extend to breakfast concoctions? From the 'cloud drink' trend to West Java beaches, this episode will hydrate your lil brain.  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see v...

Can't afford salmon in this economy? We've got a miso hack for you right outta the tin. We know we're always committing food crimes for this podcast, but not today... just making the greatest biscuits of our lives full stop. You might learn something about miso types (or at the very least beer) too.  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our w...

Were you a Milo house or a Nesquik house growing up? In this episode we dive into the great flavoured milk rivalry and revisit the moment in the ’90s when Quik suddenly became Nesquik. Also, your winter just got a whole lot more interesting... move over hot chocolate!  Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursu...

You know the salad we mean. It was everywhere in the early 2010s! We find out if it was actually good and why it graced every Christmas and BBQ table for a good decade there. Plus: are pomegranates worth the effort and inevitable kitchen stains? Ben explores pomegranate’s darker, stickier side and investigates whether adding pomegranate to beer is a stroke of genius or something you should n...

If a single drop of water never passed your lips throughout the '80s and '90s, you will relate to this 'Coola'-flavoured episode. Ben tells tales from his childhood in the battleground that is junior spot and Em makes a more 'adult' version of cordial with (SHOCK HORROR)... real fruit. Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food...

Warning: in this episode we play a snippet from the very first episode of Ingredipedia back in 2015 and... eeek. It's a bit cringe, but there's a rhyme and reason ok!? It's because 'pickles' was our first ever episode topic and we feel like so much has changed in the pickle world since then... it's high time we did a pickle sequel.  So, how did pickles go from burger afterthought to full-blow...

Who knew these pale pink sticks were so polarising?! Not us, until we researched them in detail for a whole week. Let's head to the milk bar and deep dive into rosewater's trashy sister. 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.

Sure, it's the most mocked leafy green but does it have a secret treat lurking within it? And why are we suddenly gnawing a head of lettuce like an apple? And yes, we do a while experiment on hydration, pondering whether iceberg lettuce can replace our drink bottles.  If you'd like to see the original 'trash man' salad mentioned in the episode here's the link .  Follow us on Instagram (...

Step into the future with us and find out what the hell lab-grown meat actually is. Is it meat? Can vegetarians eat it? How the hell is it made? We unpack it all and what it means for ethics, animals and menus… plus, we actually eat it!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, supermarket Mud Cake. $6 of sugar and regret. But what happens if you should present one to Emily for an office birthday? (Hint: BEWARE). Meanwhile, what does supermarket Mud Cake have to with Easter? And are the big chains even trying any more? (0:58) The saddest birthday cake (7:20) Hot Cross Buns Follow us on Instagram ( @ingredipedia ) and TikTok ( @ingredipedia ) to see visuals of our wei...

Happy new year, pals! We're back! Where did all the apricot snacks go? They were a staple food group of the 1990s and now we go years without thinking about the humble apricot… WHY!? In our first episode back for 2026, Ben proposes a restaurant dedicated to apricot chicken, Em pines over long lost snacks and we eat a fresh apricot… correctly. Whose apricot facts did you like best? Vo...

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...

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 bett...

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 fr...

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. ...

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.

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...

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 visua...

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 TikTo...