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 82 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2025.
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Why are some fruits hairier than others? What's the difference between single and double cream? Plus: the science behind why canned food can keep for so long. (S24 Ep4)
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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)
25:00The 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 18
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25:00The gang dig up more fantastic food facts. Are shallots actually small onions? There's a price query about the cost of baked potatoes. And what's wrong with sheep's milk? (S25 Ep4)
30:00Kate's in Kenya, wondering: how do cold-brew and iced-coffee differ? Plus news from Staffordshire on why parsnips are so sweet. And do frozen pastries taste as nice as fresh ones? (S25 Ep3)
30:00What's the 'flower' in cauliflower wonders Kate? Plus the long life of lemon juice. And a fess-up at the brewery as the meaning of 'bottle conditioned' beer is revealed. (S25 Ep2)
30:00What's the secret to the bubbles in bubble tea? How come sour milk's bad but soured cream is great? And, from Portugal, the benefits of canned fish. (S25 Ep1)
30:00...Snacks Aisle: How many mangoes are in a dried mango pack? The team also crack the secret of caramel popcorn and the mystery of snowballs' fluffy centre. (Ep4/4)
30:00...Veg Aisle: The team get the inside info on summer veggies in winter, temperamental bananas, and how to waste less produce. (Ep3/4)
30:00The Food Unwrapped team uncover the secrets in our supermarket trolleys. First up, the frozen aisle, from chips to ice cream. And why do frozen ready meals have best-before dates? (Ep1/4)
25:00All the latest from the vegan aisle at your supermarket - from plant-based burger trends and snappy vegan sausage skin, to quiche without eggs. And exactly how do you milk an oat? (Ep2/4)
Series 8 30:00
30:00This special episode looks back at some favourite choc-based investigations from the Food Unwrapped archives, from dark and white chocolate to the gooey bit in After Eights.
30:00Jimmy Doherty fires up the barbecue and asks why brioche buns have become the go-to for burgers. And the scoop on how some ice-creams get melty and messy much faster than others. (S22 Ep2)
25:00Jimmy Doherty investigates microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. Amanda Byram asks: why do rhubarb and custard go so well together? (S19 Ep5)
30:00What's the most nutritious lettuce in a salad bag? Is sea salt all it's cracked up to be? And in Suffolk, Briony May Williams explores the difference between light and dark ales. (S20 Ep3)
25:00Jimmy investigates turmeric in India, and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems. (S19 Ep3)