The team explore food myths from a neutral point of view, culminating in a summary based on scientific research.

Where to Watch Food Unwrapped • Season 19

7 Episodes

  • Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone
    E1
    Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, PanettoneHelen 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.
  • Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers
    E2
    Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip SuppersAndi 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?
  • Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus
    E3
    Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, AsparagusJimmy visits India on the trail of turmeric and sees a wedding where guests are showered with it. Kate sees how much milk goes into a bar of chocolate. Andi uncovers the reason why asparagus can leave its eaters with very pungent urine.
  • Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie
    E4
    Candy Floss, Crayfish, BrieMore 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.
  • Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard
    E5
    Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & CustardJimmy 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?
  • BBQs For Summer
    E6
    BBQs For SummerThe 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.
  • Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes
    E7
    Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in MilkshakesAmanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.
  • Kate QuiltonSelf - Presenter
  • Helen LawalSelf - Presenter
  • Matt TebbuttSelf - Presenter
  • Jimmy DohertySelf - Presenter
  • Andi OliverSelf - Presenter
  • Amanda ByramSelf - Presenter

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