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 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.
EPISODE 4

Alternative Milk, Fish Fraud and Butter

While looking into alternative milk products, Kate meets a scientist who hopes his genetically engineered goat's milk can save lives; Jimmy looks into reports that some fish bought by consumers may not be what they think it is.
EPISODE 5

Caribbean Road Trip

In Los Angeles, Kate investigates reports that state caffeine could be a powerful secret weapon in the battle of the bulge; Jimmy visits Belgium on the trail of the dieter's holy grail that is a special type of chocolate.
EPISODE 6

Salmon, Kangaroo and Asparagus

Jimmy travels to Scotland to get a first-hand view of the mysterious condition affecting local salmon farms; Kate heads to Australia to find out about kangaroo meat.