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 fun! It’s lighthearted! It’s largely unhinged! It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal of the podcast world (but back when you actually got a Cheeseburger and a toy inside). Join us on social media for more weird and snacky food pursuits Instagram: @ingredipedia TikTok: @ingredipedia Credits Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm Artwork design: Jess Ramsey Photography: Phoebe Powell
10 min
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas ham? Because we’re already setting reminders and arguing about who will be endorsed by celebrity chefs. You're welcome. No proper episode this week, just a little ham chat to tide you over. Follow us on social media, ok!?InstagramTikTok Back with a proper episode next week! HUGE IF TRUE!
6 min
There's more to beach snacks than a box of Shapes. Here's a run down of Emily's top beach snacks including an incredibly impressive series of beach hacks from an iconic Ingredipedia listener 3 Follow us on social media, ok!? https://www.instagram.com/ingredipedia https://www.tiktok.com/@ingredipedia =Back with proper episodes in a few weeks!
3 min
Do you love a food that everyone else thinks is a bit wrong? Ben has an unexplainable love for white chocolate, and it’s got him thinking about freak foods... the things we love but struggle to defend! We want to know what your freak foods are. No judgement. Well, maybe a little. Share them with us on Instagram: @ingredipedia.
10 min
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas ham? Because we’re already setting reminders and arguing about who will be endorsed by celebrity chefs. You're welcome. No proper episode this week, just a little ham chat to tide you over. Follow us on social media, ok!?InstagramTikTok Back with a proper episode next week! HUGE IF TRUE!
6 min
There's more to beach snacks than a box of Shapes. Here's a run down of Emily's top beach snacks including an incredibly impressive series of beach hacks from an iconic Ingredipedia listener 3 Follow us on social media, ok!? https://www.instagram.com/ingredipedia https://www.tiktok.com/@ingredipedia =Back with proper episodes in a few weeks!
3 min
Do you love a food that everyone else thinks is a bit wrong? Ben has an unexplainable love for white chocolate, and it’s got him thinking about freak foods... the things we love but struggle to defend! We want to know what your freak foods are. No judgement. Well, maybe a little. Share them with us on Instagram: @ingredipedia.
7 min
Do you love a particular food so much you unintentionally dress as it? Emily shares a story of how that happened to her, and made her think about what our signature foods are... so the foods that become part of your identity! We want to know what your signature foods are! Please share them with us on Instagram: @ingredipedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 min
Look, it’s delicious and all but has anyone else noticed that hot honey is absolutely EVERYWHERE? This isn't a regular episode of Ingredipedia as we're having a bit of a break, but instead you're being served a little bite-sized episode about the rise and fall of hot honey instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 min
This one is for the fellow peanut butter freaks. Tell me your favourite ways to eat peanut butter too please. This isn't a regular episode of Ingredipedia as we're having a bit of a break, but instead you're being served a little bite-sized episode about peanut butter instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 min
There's no official podcast episode this week but we have left you with a tiny lil snack of a rant about the great sardine crisis we are currently in the midst of. Sorry for not providing 11-27 minutes of food-related conversation for you this week... but you can have almost three minutes because you're the best. We'll be back soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 min
Oh, how the supermarkets love to rage bait us with their novelty hot cross buns! And disgust us! And delight us! In this solo episode, Emily analyses the novelty hot cross buns of the past two years and uses this data to make predictions about the novelty hot cross buns we'll be eating in Easter 2027. Tell me what you think of my hot cross bun predictions or make your own and tell me about them on Instagram (@ingredipedia) or TikTok (@ingredipedia). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 min
You will discover the unhinged supermarket hijinx of a "popular" white chocolate raspberry bullet block, and ponder if there's something else dads want from licorice bullets? This is the episode to listen to once you polish off your bag of Father's Day licorice bullets. 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.
27 min
What if we took 'sweet basil' literally? And took chia puddings to the next (or at least, a different) level with basil seeds? 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.
14 min
Are your bones more Aero or Crunchie? Em goes full doctor and explores her personal health trauma through chocolate, while Ben exposes the greatest chocolate bar con hiding in plain sight. 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.
29 min
Fibre is the new protein (have you heard?), and chia seeds are everywhere (including in our hair, somehow). Ben enters his trad wife era with chia puddings and Em makes Ingredipedia chia pets. 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.
13 min
Do you know the muffin man? Well, do ya!? After listening to this episode you will. In this episode we also talk about making pizzas out of English Muffins, which is peak after school territory (aka Ingredipedia core). Thanks for listening lovely people! 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.
23 min
Would you wear a salami rose to a formal event? Love nduja? Try it in butter form! So many delicious salami facts in this episode including salami pickle tacos! 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.
20 min
The muesli bar aisle is WILD at the moment, which has us thinking… what makes a museli bar a “muesli bar”. Are the new Quatro bars “muesli bars” or something else? Plus, the (re)birth of muesli bars in Australia was huge. Ben, a real life member of Generation Muesli Bar takes us through the reasons they became an instant success.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.
29 min
Hazelnuts are one of the worst nuts... until they're mixed with chocolate. This week, Emily investigates how an average nut somehow became Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and one of the world's greatest flavour combinations. Plus, can she improve on a Kinder Bueno? Ben also dives into the rise of hazelnut spreads and the surprising story behind the hazelnut latte. 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.
12 min
Should you be scared of those low-carb noodles or jelly pouches? Emily investigates the food myth she's believed for years, discovers a surprisingly delicious Chinese konjac snack on a Box Hill food tour and finds out whether she's been worrying about exploding for absolutely no reason. While Ben let's you in on his past konjac travels and tries a jelly pouch for the first time. 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.
24 min
Ever poured sweet chilli sauce over cream cheese at a party? Or scoffed a bowl of wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce? Whether you look back fondly or see these as crimes against tastebuds, there's no denying the slow cooker dim sim crime conducted in this episode is a jail-able offence. Plus, can we make sweet chilli sauce work in a dessert? 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.
14 min
Why does Australia's most iconic ice-cream have the most diabolical nose? Truly, could anything else come close to being as tasteless and foul as that poor excuse for bubblegum? We get made about it and propose some alternatives. Plus, in classic Ben fashion we talk about the history of bubblegum and surprise, surprise... war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 min
Ben's back and has brought some seriously questionable lollies with him for this blueberry deep dive. There's also plane snacks chat (particularly Finnair), a fun sausage roll update and historic parenting stories from the blueberry-tainted toddler trenches. 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.
12 min
Em is riding solo again this week and is in full-spiral mode. Yaaaaay! But the psychological investigations continue with this solo 'Food Therapy' solo session investigating why Em feels nostalgia for ice-cream tub cakes and homebrand chips and what that means?! (She read a unit 1 & 2 psychology text book in year 10 so you know this is legit.) FOOD MEMORIES! CHRONIC ILLNESS! PERSONAL INSIGHTS! YAY! We'll be back to our regular ingredient-based Ingredipedia programming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
Are you a generous sharer, or do you also secretly (or unashamedly) want the biggest piece? This is a no-holds-barred exploration of a very ugly side of Emily's personality. It's a slightly different episode this week because it's just Emily! Ranting on her lonesome! Ben and our regular-style episodes will be back soon, but for now we're going full rant mode. Let us know how you feel about sharing your food on our Instagram (@ingredipedia). Thank you for listening 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 min
Also, they're full of lies. We tell you the real story about their origin and argue over whether they're deserving of their place as an Australian classic or whether they're a useless waste of bakery shelf space. 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.
30 min
Did you know you can accessorise your outfits with a bachelor's handbag HANDBAG? Plus, we look into that trend where you make stuff within the chicken bag. It gets squidgy. So head straight to the deli, pick up one hot chook (preferably discounted) and rip straight into it with your bare hands while you listen to our hot chook 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.
13 min
Are your fairy floss memories filled with happiness or sugar-laced tantrums and/or sensory nightmares? We cover all feelings around these pink sugar clouds within this episode with zero nutritional value. 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.
25 min
Look out, Milan... we're coming for the SS27 runways. Plus, we're coming for your breakfast with an unusual granola and Ben's coming for your dinner with some diabolically delicious options involving your favourite odd-looking root-thing (and yellow powder). 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.
13 min
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.
29 min
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.
13 min
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 min
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 weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 min
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 pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 min
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 pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
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 visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 min
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 weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 min
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 pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 min
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 never ever do again.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.
17 min
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 pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 min
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-blown personality trait? In our first ever ingredient sequel, we unpack how pickles became Gen Z’s avocado -- from fashion statements to elite sport hydration and the cult of the McDonald’s pickle. 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.
12 min
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.
23 min
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 (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
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.
15 min
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 weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 min
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? Vote for Em or Ben on our Instagram, @ingredipedia. Poll up Sunday night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 min
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 fruit help insomnia?[18.47] Why is it called 'kiwi'?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.
23 min
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 snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 min
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] Mysteries of HP sauce[16.39] Can fruit replace a Snickers?[20.49] Cookie dough hackFollow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 min
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 few weeks off over the holiday period to have a little break, but we'll be reheating some of our favourite episodes from this year, so you'll still get a little snack in your podcast feed every Monday. [01:34] Salted egg yolk custard buns [7:15] Drinking custard [11:36] Custard tart off [17:54] Brandy custard season (and limited editions) 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.
8 min
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.
20 min
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 min
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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