Food Unwrapped
Food Unwrapped is a food & cooking program on 4seven. Food Unwrapped travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite food. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 79 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
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More surprising facts about popular grub. How did sticky rice get its name? Can cream crackers help with weight management? And is cabbage really a saviour for breastfeeding mums? (S21 Ep2)
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30:00Why does dropped toast always land the wrong side down? Plus: the truth about hard-to-peel oranges. And how come some people love coriander while others think it tastes like soap? (S24 Ep3)
Series 18
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1:00:00...Grub: The team celebrate British food. Kate finds out what's in golden syrup, John investigates beer bubbles in batter, Helen learns about Yorkshire puds and Briony's on the Scotch.
Series 8 30:00
30:00How do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? Why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips? Plus: an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. (S19 Ep2)
30:00The team investigate how instant cappuccino gets its froth. Why do most tinned tomatoes come from Italy? And an odyssey across Europe reveals how fluffy panettone lasts so long. (S19 Ep1)
30:00The gang find out how much meat is in your sausage. How does orange wine get its colour? And Amanda Byram tests a high-tech solution for a perfect millionaire's shortbread. (S23 Ep1)
30:00Jimmy Doherty finds out what the white skin on Brie is made from. Helen Lawal explores how candy floss is inspiring a food revolution. Briony May Williams goes crayfish trapping. (S19 Ep4)
30:00How can there be so many tomatoes in a tomato ketchup bottle? When did oysters go from Victorian bar snack to luxury food? Plus: the truth about medium vs large eggs. (S18 Ep3)
30:00A trip to California reveals the secret to perfect walnuts. Matt Tebbutt finds out what makes sour sweets sour. And how do brewers make their trendy hazy beers cloudy? (S18 Ep2)
30:00Why do baguettes go stale faster than a sliced loaf? Why is buffalo mozzarella much more expensive than cow mozzarella? And the surprising secret to how mushy peas get mushed. (S18 Ep1)
Series 17 30:00
30:00How come schnapps is always clear despite being made from bright, colourful fruits? Why do supermarkets sell so many of the same herbs? Plus, soft and crusty bread rolls compared. (S24 Ep5)
30:00Why is the shelf life for a vegetable stir-fry mix so short? What's the secret to making perfect layers in a rocket ice lolly? And, in Portugal, Kate investigates piri-piri. (S24 Ep1)
30:00Why are some fruits hairier than others? What's the difference between single and double cream? Plus: the science behind canned food and why it can keep for so long. (S24 Ep4)
30:00Briony May Williams finds out why some radishes are hot. Andi Oliver asks why pre-made sandwiches contain mayonnaise. And Kate Quilton discovers how truffles are grown. (S24 Ep2)
30:00The gang find out what exactly locust bean gum is. Why is strawberry juice so elusive at the supermarket? And in the Orkney Islands, Matt uncovers some very special residents. (S23 Ep5)
30:00How many apples are there in a can of cider? How does a humble vegetable become trademarked? And should we be concerned about the white stuff on salami? (S23 Ep4)
30:00Recipe boxes are increasingly popular - but are they good value? Does it matter what kind of water you drink? And Jimmy Doherty reveals the best way to remove the smell of fish. (S23 Ep2)
30:00The team uncork the mystery of wine and hangovers. Amanda Byram explores peas and the plastic pollution problem. And why doesn't shop-bought grated cheese stick together? (S23 Ep3)
30:00The team explore how the UK food industry is meeting the challenges of climate change - from cucumber wrapping and pumpkins at Halloween to beef production and meat substitutes. (S21 Ep1)
Series 15 30:00
30:00Kate Quilton uncovers something surprising about small hens' eggs. Plus: why can't you eat supermarket burgers pink? And where do the bubbles in beer come from? (S16 Ep3)