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Food Unwrapped (2012)

Season 4

The food and science series that travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite produce, industry secrets, and how foods are really made.

Released Sept. 10, 2012 Episode 25 min None+
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S4E1 - Bacon, Mozzarella, Snails

Jimmy wants to know why so much of the bacon in supermarkets comes from Denmark. Kate meets mozzarella makers in Italy. What is the liquid that mozzarella balls are bobbing in?
July 14, 2014, midnight

S4E2 - Liquorice, Mushrooms, Beansprouts

Kate wants to know where liquorice comes from. She's not a fan, but will she be converted once she's seen the experts in Calabria, Italy turn bitter-tasting liquorice roots into sweet treats?
July 21, 2014, midnight

S4E3 - Black Pudding, Watermelons, Rock Candy

Jimmy Doherty explores how blood is becoming trendy in gastronomy, including blood meringues. Kate Quilton asks why Spanish melons are so juicy, and Matt Edwards finds out how rock is made.
July 28, 2014, midnight

S4E4 - Seaweed and Eels

Jimmy finds out how food producers are using seaweed to reduce their salt content. Jellied eel sales are booming, but where do the eels come from? And why does tonic water glow in UV light?
Aug. 4, 2014, midnight

S4E5 - Onions, Steak, Olives

Matt wants to know how it's possible for British onions to be sold in supermarkets year-round. The answer lies not in our soil, but in an aircraft hangar. Plus: is pricey aged steak worth the wait?
Aug. 11, 2014, midnight

S4E6 - Stout, Watercress, Mustard

Jimmy wants to know what gives stout its smooth texture. Kate's on the trail of the ultimate superfood. And why is English mustard hot while the Dijon variety is relatively cool?
Aug. 18, 2014, midnight
Channel 4
25 min/ep
3896 min
Sept. 10, 2012
Jan. 31, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
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