Food Unwrapped

Name: Food Unwrapped
Released: 2012-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt

TV Show · Documentary

A team of reporters travels around the world to learn just what goes into popular food. Heading inside factories, the inquisitive foodies meet scientists, factory owners, growers and producers to reveal information about food that is largely unknown.

2012 · 23m

Starring Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt

EPISODE 6

Prunes, Black Pepper And Swiss Cheese

Jimmy investigates whether prunes can help the team stay regular, Kate heads to Vietnam to discover the difference between white and black pepper, and Matt travels to Switzerland to learn why Swiss cheese has holes in it.
EPISODE 7

Pineapple, Vitamin D and Elderflower

Kate heads to Ghana to learn about a special enzyme in pineapple that destroys dead skin in the mouth, while Jimmy discovers the effects of not getting enough vitamin D.
EPISODE 8

Msg, Pistachio and No-Tears-Onions

Jimmy travels to Thailand to see if the food additive MSG is as bad as the scary headlines claim. Kate visits California to learn why there are so many closed pistachios in store-bought packs. Matt searches for an onion that won't make him cry.
EPISODE 1

Squid, Multivitamins and Clotted Cream

Jimmy wonders whether squid and chips could overtake fish and chips as the national dish of the United Kingdom. The team also try to find out where multivitamins come from.
EPISODE 2

Earl Grey, Pork Scratchings and Jelly Beans

Jimmy heads to Italy to find out where the flavour in his Earl Grey tea comes from. Meanwhile, Kate visits a vibrant jelly bean factory.
EPISODE 3

Prawn Crackers, Salt and Herbs

Jimmy learns the surprising ingredient that makes prawn crackers unique; Matt travels to the largest fresh herb producer in Britain, where he discovers a new method of extending shelf life.