Food Unwrapped
Food Unwrapped: Season 19

Air Date

April 16, 2021

Episodes

7 episodes

Food Unwrapped

Season 19

Episodes

Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

1. Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

April 16, 2021
25 min

Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.

Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

2. Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

April 19, 2021
25 min

Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?

Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

3. Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

April 23, 2021
25 min

Jimmy 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.

Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

4. Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

April 30, 2021
25 min

More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.

Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

5. Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

May 24, 2021
25 min

Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?

BBQs For Summer

6. BBQs For Summer

May 31, 2021
47 min

The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edible charcoal and more.

Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

7. Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

June 14, 2021
25 min

Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.