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
    E1
    Southern 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!
  • Sweet & Sour
    E2
    Sweet & SourSweet and sour foods are featured, including sweet pickles, key lime cookies, lemon-head candy, and caramel apple with peanuts.
  • Let It Roll
    E3
    Let 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
    E4
    Family RecipesCincinnati-based Graeter's Ice Cream is featured. Also: Alfonso explores how Mrs. T's Pierogies are manufactured; learns the secret to Geraldine's Aged Cheddar Cheese Straws; and gets a taste of marshmallows made from scratch.
  • Game Day Munchies
    E5
    Game 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
    E6
    Secret CenterFoods with secret centers are featured, including a Mallo Cup candy bar, peppermint cream, and beef Wellington. Also: Alfonso tries to figure out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.
  • Go Nuts
    E7
    Go 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
    E8
    Cheese 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
    E9
    Candy 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
    E10
    Rise 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
    E11
    Colorful 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
    E12
    Fruits 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
    E13
    Melting PotAlfonso Ribeiro examines multicultural dishes, including Italian cannoli made in a Philadelphia factory; a lemony roasted garlic-hummus-falafel wrap from California; a south-of-the-border enchilada pie; and fortune cookies.

Cast of Season 1

  • Alfonso RibeiroSelf - Host

 

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