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description Rotten Overview

Rotten is a documentary television series released on Netflix in 2018 that examines the complexities and controversies of the global food supply chain. Each episode focuses on a different agricultural product—such as honey, garlic, avocados, and cod—revealing issues related to fraud, environmental impact, and corporate exploitation. The series utilizes interviews with farmers, investigators, and industry experts to present an objective look at food production. It appeals to viewers interested in culinary science, agriculture, and consumer awareness.

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What food scandals does the Netflix series Rotten investigate?

Season 1 examines honey fraud in 'Lawyers, Guns and Honey', food allergies in 'The Peanut Problem', garlic, chicken, milk, and cod. The series follows the supply chain around each product instead of telling one continuous story.

What is the Honeygate episode of Rotten about?

The first episode, 'Lawyers, Guns and Honey', looks at adulterated honey, hive theft, and the fraud case known as Honeygate. It was released on Netflix on January 5, 2018, alongside the rest of season 1.

How many seasons and episodes does Rotten have?

Netflix lists 2 seasons with 6 episodes each, for 12 episodes total. Season 1 arrived in January 2018, and season 2 followed on October 4, 2019.

What does Rotten season 2 cover?

Season 2 includes 'The Avocado War', 'Reign of Terroir', 'Troubled Water', 'A Sweet Deal', 'Bitter Chocolate', and 'High on Edibles'. Its subjects include avocado cartels, wine, bottled water, sugar, chocolate, and cannabis edibles.

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