Keuringsdienst van Waarde Episode Rating Graph
Apr 2003 - present
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Best Episodes of Keuringsdienst van Waarde
1+1
S23 Ep14
6.6
15th Apr 2021
Buy one get one 50% off; Buy one get a second one for 1 euro, 50% discount. But there is one ultimate discount: Buy one Get one. Some products even whole year round! How is this possible?
Episode 7
S15 Ep7
6.6
13th Oct 2016
The inspection dives into bread. Not white but brown bread. Wholemeal to be exact. But what is whole grain?
Goat
S23 Ep3
6.5
21st Jan 2021
Something stands out: on goat cheese packaging we see goats with and without horns. Does a goat have horns or not? A petting zoo with horned and hornless goats makes us none the wiser.
The Double-butted Bovine
S23 Ep2
6.3
14th Jan 2021
We see an image of a very muscular bull, a powerhouse it seems. But why is the bull so muscular? The muscles exist because of a genetic mistake.
The Pig
S23 Ep1
6.3
7th Jan 2021
A butcher. shows us the pig isn't the same pig as that of a few years ago. Nowadays a pig has an extra rib and a few extra nipples. Those are needed to carry and feed more piglets. A farmer tells us pigs now have more piglets than before. At a breeding company they explain us how we got the pig so far to give birth to more piglets and we visit a sperm station, of which the seed flies around the globe.
Wild
S3 Ep20
6.0
20th Dec 2005
in which simple questions, hilarious answers, wonderful television. The reporters from the Inspection Service wonder what manufacturers want to tell them. They get the most bizarre answers to ordinary questions.
Chocolate and orange juice (2/2)
S3 Ep11
6.0
18th Oct 2005
Traditional consumer program with simple questions, hilarious answers, wonderful television. The reporters from the Inspection Service wonder what manufacturers want to tell them. They get the most bizarre answers to ordinary questions.
Ham
S3 Ep9
6.0
4th Oct 2005
Traditional consumer program with simple questions, hilarious answers, wonderful television. The reporters from the Inspection Service wonder what manufacturers want to tell them. They get the most bizarre answers to ordinary questions.
Sanitary pads
S3 Ep7
6.0
20th Sep 2005
It can be made from old newspapers, but fresh trees are also cut down for sanitary towels. The Value Inspection Service is a guest at an international sanitary towel conference in Geneva where men are in charge.
Macaroni
S3 Ep6
6.0
13th Sep 2005
What is the difference between macaroni and spaghetti? Almost nothing in the Netherlands. The shape of course, but little else. The Inspection Service goes to Italy to find the real macaroni and they succeed. Our macaroni turns out not to be good macaroni and tastes like cardboard. Real macaroni also has a hole, but it certainly doesn't have to be in the shape of an elbow. Of course, spaghetti doesn't have that hole. An extremely tasty episode, with the answer to the question that has always bothered you: why does a fork have four prongs?
Soy (1)
S3 Ep4
6.0
30th Aug 2005
The Value Inspection Service keeps two pigs. The bags of food for the animals state that they contain soya. A reporter goes looking for the origin of soy, ends up in Argentina and falls over in surprise.
Pig
S3 Ep3
6.0
23rd Aug 2005
The new animals of the Inspection Service and temptation. How does a citizen get a pig? That won't be easy, the program makers thought. You can't just buy a pig and take it with you in the backseat. But that is possible.
Worst Episodes of Keuringsdienst van Waarde
Chicken
S1 Ep1
3.5
11th Apr 2003
The process of fattening chickens is investigated by keeping chickens themselves. Discussed are the quality of chicken meat, the poultry industry and the NEPLUVI (Dutch Poultry Processing Industry Association), the ingredients of McDonald's chicken nuggets (fried chicken meat) that are being investigated by the Consumers' Association, the difference between free-range and battery chickens, the origin of French free-range chicken meat that must come from Loué according to the label and the living conditions of broilers.
Fresh
S1 Ep2
6.0
18th Apr 2003
It is examined to what extent consumers' perception of the concept of fresh is in accordance with the way in which the concept is used (appropriately and inappropriately). The reporters are followed on visits to Wageningen University, various fishmongers, the editors of Van Dale's dictionaries, the office of the Consumers' Association and the production department of the Friesche Vlag dairy factory.
Packaging
S1 Ep3
6.0
25th Apr 2003
The contents of packaged products are examined: the reason for packaging, misleading texts on packaging, permitted deception, the Advertising Code Committee, making a lot of money with little effort, the temptation of packaging and making higher profits by designing luxury packaging. During the program, photos are taken of products to see if they match the photo on the packaging.
Lemme Check
S1 Ep4
6.0
2nd May 2003
Discussed are the origin of meat available at the butcher's, the inspection of butcher shops by the Food Inspection Service, the value of quality marks on food products and the European subsidy for the 'Effe Checken' promotional campaign and the criticism of the campaign.
Dolphin Friendly
S1 Ep5
6.0
9th May 2003
The Value Inspection Service is looking into the meaning and value of the dolphin-friendly quality mark in the tuna industry. According to the industry, the logo is a quality mark that no dolphins have been harmed while fishing for tuna. Previously, many dolphins were deliberately killed by tuna fishermen.
Cocoa Slavery (part 1)
S1 Ep6
6.0
16th May 2003
Report on child slavery on the cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast. It is investigated whether the claims are true about the use of child slaves imported from neighboring countries on large cocoa plantations, who are ruthlessly abused by the plantation owners. It is confirmed from various sides that this is indeed the case and slavery is confirmed by statements from escaped child slaves. Slavery is a serious crime in the Netherlands and purchasing products made from slaves is tantamount to fencing under Dutch law. By buying chocolate, says Teun van de Keuken, he is guilty of a criminal offense. For that reason, he wants to report himself to the judicial authorities in order to expose the disinterest of consumers and the cocoa industry.
Recycling & Cocoa Slavery (part 2)
S1 Ep7
6.0
23rd May 2003
Research into the origin of the raw materials of Campina's PET bottles. The dairy manufacturer states on its PET bottles that they consist of at least fifty percent recycled material. The question is whether Campina can live up to the claim it makes on the packaging. Continuation of the report on the use of child slaves on cocoa plantations and the disinterest of the cocoa industry in doing something about it. Research shows that at least three percent of the chocolate produced contains cocoa contaminated by slavery.
Eko
S1 Ep8
6.0
30th May 2003
It is investigated how products that carry the EKO quality mark distinguish themselves from ordinary products. They investigate Terrasana organic peanuts from China, organic salmon from Ireland and organic muesli from South America. In addition, Skal International is investigating how products are certified with an organic quality mark.
Artisanal
S2 Ep1
6.0
13th Apr 2004
It is being investigated whether products that have been prepared according to the packaging according to the traditional method differ from ordinary products. What exactly does traditional mean on the packaging of: Van Oers sandwiches with egg and bacon; Italian products from Bertolli, such as olive oil and pasta sauces. One of the reporters visits a pizza baker in Naples to verify whether the Iglo pizza really comes from a wood-fired oven, and also the Knorr factory in Italy where the Bertolli products are said to be made according to traditional methods by the old rural women from the television advertisements.
Steak
S2 Ep2
6.0
20th Apr 2004
A search for good and tasty steak in the Dutch store. The following is being investigated: what good steak is and how it should be cooked; - where the steak sits on the cow; - the great importance of soothing music for the quality of beef; - the tastiest grass; - that cows are often slaughtered too early; - that the steak itself must also be old (died); - the generally poor quality of steak in the store.
Forest Fruits
S2 Ep3
6.0
27th Apr 2004
The program looks for the forest where the forest fruits that are processed into products such as fruit yoghurt, forest fruit cookies, forest fruit sprinkles or drinking yoghurt come from. One of the reporters visits the manufacturers of the Zuivelhoeve and learns that 50% of the fruit jelly at the bottom of the Boer'n Yoghurt pack consists of cultivated forest fruits, from countries all over the world and not from real forests, and that this applies to all forest fruit products. natural flavors are added. A second reporter visits a fruit exporter in Serbia where frozen farmed forest fruits and forest fruit pulp are made, and the test lab of the company Buteressence BV to taste forest fruit flavors.
Responsible Snack
S2 Ep4
6.0
11th May 2004
A number of food manufacturers are calling to ask why their snacks are considered responsible. In addition, a Liga factory, a pediatrician, a consumer sociologist and a press officer from the Nutrition Center are being sought.
Keuringsdienst van Waarde Episode Guide
Chicken
S1 Ep1
3.5
11th Apr 2003
The process of fattening chickens is investigated by keeping chickens themselves. Discussed are the quality of chicken meat, the poultry industry and the NEPLUVI (Dutch Poultry Processing Industry Association), the ingredients of McDonald's chicken nuggets (fried chicken meat) that are being investigated by the Consumers' Association, the difference between free-range and battery chickens, the origin of French free-range chicken meat that must come from Loué according to the label and the living conditions of broilers.
Fresh
S1 Ep2
6.0
18th Apr 2003
It is examined to what extent consumers' perception of the concept of fresh is in accordance with the way in which the concept is used (appropriately and inappropriately). The reporters are followed on visits to Wageningen University, various fishmongers, the editors of Van Dale's dictionaries, the office of the Consumers' Association and the production department of the Friesche Vlag dairy factory.
Packaging
S1 Ep3
6.0
25th Apr 2003
The contents of packaged products are examined: the reason for packaging, misleading texts on packaging, permitted deception, the Advertising Code Committee, making a lot of money with little effort, the temptation of packaging and making higher profits by designing luxury packaging. During the program, photos are taken of products to see if they match the photo on the packaging.
Lemme Check
S1 Ep4
6.0
2nd May 2003
Discussed are the origin of meat available at the butcher's, the inspection of butcher shops by the Food Inspection Service, the value of quality marks on food products and the European subsidy for the 'Effe Checken' promotional campaign and the criticism of the campaign.
Dolphin Friendly
S1 Ep5
6.0
9th May 2003
The Value Inspection Service is looking into the meaning and value of the dolphin-friendly quality mark in the tuna industry. According to the industry, the logo is a quality mark that no dolphins have been harmed while fishing for tuna. Previously, many dolphins were deliberately killed by tuna fishermen.
Cocoa Slavery (part 1)
S1 Ep6
6.0
16th May 2003
Report on child slavery on the cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast. It is investigated whether the claims are true about the use of child slaves imported from neighboring countries on large cocoa plantations, who are ruthlessly abused by the plantation owners. It is confirmed from various sides that this is indeed the case and slavery is confirmed by statements from escaped child slaves. Slavery is a serious crime in the Netherlands and purchasing products made from slaves is tantamount to fencing under Dutch law. By buying chocolate, says Teun van de Keuken, he is guilty of a criminal offense. For that reason, he wants to report himself to the judicial authorities in order to expose the disinterest of consumers and the cocoa industry.
Recycling & Cocoa Slavery (part 2)
S1 Ep7
6.0
23rd May 2003
Research into the origin of the raw materials of Campina's PET bottles. The dairy manufacturer states on its PET bottles that they consist of at least fifty percent recycled material. The question is whether Campina can live up to the claim it makes on the packaging. Continuation of the report on the use of child slaves on cocoa plantations and the disinterest of the cocoa industry in doing something about it. Research shows that at least three percent of the chocolate produced contains cocoa contaminated by slavery.
Eko
S1 Ep8
6.0
30th May 2003
It is investigated how products that carry the EKO quality mark distinguish themselves from ordinary products. They investigate Terrasana organic peanuts from China, organic salmon from Ireland and organic muesli from South America. In addition, Skal International is investigating how products are certified with an organic quality mark.
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The best rated episodes of Keuringsdienst van Waarde are:
- 1+1 S23E14 rated 6.6
- Episode 7 S15E7 rated 6.6
- Goat S23E3 rated 6.5
- The Double-butted Bovine S23E2 rated 6.3
- The Pig S23E1 rated 6.3
- Wild S3E20 rated 6.0
- Chocolate and orange juice (2/2) S3E11 rated 6.0
- Ham S3E9 rated 6.0
- Sanitary pads S3E7 rated 6.0
- Macaroni S3E6 rated 6.0
The lowest rated episodes of Keuringsdienst van Waarde are:
- Chicken S1E1 rated 3.5
- Fresh S1E2 rated 6.0
- Packaging S1E3 rated 6.0
- Lemme Check S1E4 rated 6.0
- Dolphin Friendly S1E5 rated 6.0
- Cocoa Slavery (part 1) S1E6 rated 6.0
- Recycling & Cocoa Slavery (part 2) S1E7 rated 6.0
- Eko S1E8 rated 6.0
- Artisanal S2E1 rated 6.0
- Steak S2E2 rated 6.0
The first episode of Keuringsdienst van Waarde aired on April 11, 2003.
The last episode of Keuringsdienst van Waarde aired on March 24, 2025.
There are 473 episodes of Keuringsdienst van Waarde.
There are 29 seasons of Keuringsdienst van Waarde.
Yes.
Keuringsdienst van Waarde is set to return for future episodes.
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