Food Unwrapped

20122 series
Available on More4 HD
More4 HD

`Food Unwrapped' sets out to investigate and explore what really goes into the food we eat. A team of hosts travel across the world to discover how popular food is mass-produced, trying to get answers from supermarkets and food producers. When those attempts fail, the team do whatever is necessary to find out. Heading inside factories, the inquisitive foodies meet scientists, factory owners, growers and producers to reveal the truth behind our food.

Bread, Buffalo Mozzarella, Mushy Peas: Episode Image
Episode 1Bread, Buffalo Mozzarella, Mushy Peas

Why 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)

Walnuts, Sour Sweets, Hazy Beers: Episode Image
Episode 2Walnuts, Sour Sweets, Hazy Beers

A 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)

Tomato Ketchup, Oysters, Eggs: Episode Image
Episode 3Tomato Ketchup, Oysters, Eggs

How 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)

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