Unwrapped 2.0
Season 1
A behind-the-scenes look at the processes, stories and people behind America's favorite snacks.
13 Episodes
- Southern Treats
E1Southern TreatsJoin host Alfonso Ribeiro and Unwrapped 2.0 in the land of Dixie to see how a few of our favorite sweet Southern treats are made. Watch GooGoo Clusters take a bath in chocolate, Red Bird Peppermint Puffs earn their stripes, and find out the sweet secret behind Carolina Foods' Honeybun. And don't forget the Cheerwine! - Let It Roll
E3Let It RollOn this journey of all things rolled, Unwrapped 2.0 shows you there's nothing you can't roll in La Chiquita's Tomato and Basil Tortilla. You'll also see how Stuckey's Pecan Log Roll evolved from a sweet treat sold from the trunk of a car into a roadside classic. Cacao Atlanta Chocolate rolls out a delectable chocolate "salami" and find out why the Tootsie Roll factory needs its own train. - Family Recipes
E4Family RecipesSome secret family recipes are just meant to be shared, like the secret behind Graeter's rich and creamy ice cream. Unwrapped 2.0 gets the lowdown on how Mrs. T's Pierogies turned a classic Polish dish into the American dream and why Geraldine's Aged Cheddar Cheese straws are so darned addictive. We've also got a made from scratch marshmallow you have to have at your next campfire. - Game Day Munchies
E5Game Day MunchiesHost Alfonso Ribeiro serves up a fantasy league of snacks for this episode of Unwrapped 2.0. Clear off the coffee table for Home Run Inn's Meat Lovers Pizza and the cheese and caramel popcorn mix from Garrett's in Chicago. Also on the lineup; find out how Jaxn's Twice Baked Cheddar Bacon Potato Stix and Rudolph Foods' barbecue pork rinds get their game on. - Secret Center
E6Secret CenterJoin host Alfonso Ribeiro as he explores foods with secret centers. From the gooey middle of the Mallo Cup to the creamy goodness of a peppermint cream or the surprisingly complex filling in a Mini Beef Wellington, Unwrapped 2.0 gets the inside scoop. We'll also try to finally settle how many licks it takes to get to the center of the iconic Tootsie Pop. - Go Nuts
E7Go NutsAlfonso Ribeiro and Unwrapped 2.0 go nuts for nuts! Tumbled in sugar, nestled in chocolate, whatever you do with nuts, it's hard to go wrong. Find out how one candy bar did active military duty in WW1, how the French Burnt Peanut gets its unique bumps and why there's nothing quite like a warm praline right off a marble slab. Finally, peanut butter and chocolate combine to make a truly Tasty Kake! - Cheese Glorious Cheese
E8Cheese Glorious CheeseOn this episode of Unwrapped 2.0, Alfonso Ribeiro proves that no matter how you slice it, cheese just makes everything better. Find out how TGI Fridays' Cheddar Bacon Potato Skin appetizer gets turned into a yummy chip and how Mom Made Cheesy Mac tastes so decadent but still makes moms feel good. Granny Goose cheese puffs get showered in cheesy goodness and delectable cheesecake takes a dip - in chocolate! - Candy Critters
E9Candy CrittersGophers and bunnies and butterflies oh my! Even a vegetarian will want to snack on these creatures. Unwrapped 2.0 catches cheerful Albanese gummy butterflies in action and pops in on Savannah Candy Kitchen's chocolate gophers. Find out how hollow chocolate bunnies are made, and how Peeps have made kids and adults the world over smile. - Rise and Dine
E10Rise and DineRise and Dine with Unwrapped 2.0 and find out how the light and airy French donut gets its fancy twist, as well as how sprouted wheat turns into a hearty, tasty cinnamon raisin bagel. We'll get up close and personal with the goats at Redwood Hill Farm, the source for their oh-so creamy strawberry goat yogurt and finally, for you grab-and-go diners, see how Rise Bars lets every ingredient in its energy bar shine. - Colorful Candies
E11Colorful CandiesIt's a rainbow of colors on this episode of Unwrapped 2.0. From delightfully twisted Red Vines to the multicolored Mike and Ikes and multi-flavored Jelly Bellies, join us for a Willy Wonka style tour of treats. And finally, discover the secret of how one company makes the intricate designs in its delicate cut rock candy. - Fruits and Veggies
E12Fruits and VeggiesAlfonso Ribeiro wants you to eat your fruits and veggies - Unwrapped 2.0 style. But we're not just talking about the potato in your chips. We're talking pears in your hard cider, carrots in your cookies and sweet potato fries with a satisfying crunch. Find out how these snacks, plus a spicy chile relleno get their signature flavors from your favorite fruits and vegetables. - Melting Pot
E13Melting PotAlfonso Ribeiro serves up a made-in-the-USA, multicultural menu on this episode of Unwrapped 2.0. We'll travel to a family-run Philadelphia factory for the secrets of an authentic Italian cannoli and to California for the exotic flavors of a lemony roasted garlic hummus falafel wrap. You'll also find out what goes into a south-of-the-border enchilada pie, and how that fortune gets inside the fortune cookie.
