Season 19

Food UnwrappedSeason 19

2021
7 Episodes

Episodes

Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone
S19E01

Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

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.

16 Apr 202125m
Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers
S19E02

Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

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?

19 Apr 202125m
Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus
S19E03

Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

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.

23 Apr 202125m
Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie
S19E04

Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

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.

30 Apr 202125m
Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard
S19E05

Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

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?

24 May 202125m
BBQs For Summer
S19E06

BBQs For Summer

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.

31 May 202147m
Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes
S19E07

Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

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

14 Jun 202125m