Food Unwrapped 2012
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- September 10, 2012
- Last Aired
- January 31, 2025
- Format
- 25 seasons · 155 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~64.6 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S25E1 "Bubble Tea, Soured Cream, Canned Fish" (★ 7/10)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Where to Stream
- Channel 4
What is Food Unwrapped?
Food Unwrapped is a television series that premiered in 2012. The program functions as both a food and science series that examines the processes behind various items found in the human diet.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 155
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 2012
- Last aired
- Jan 31, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 8 votes
- Format
- 25 seasons · 155 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Channel 4
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Food Unwrapped is a television series that premiered in 2012. The program functions as both a food and science series that examines the processes behind various items found in the human diet. Throughout the course of the show, the production team travels around the world to investigate how different foods are actually made. The primary objective of the series is to explore the industry secrets associated with popular produce and other consumer goods. By visiting various locations, the show provides viewers with insight into the manufacturing and production methods utilized within the food industry. The series focuses on uncovering the hidden facts behind the items that people consume on a regular basis. By combining elements of culinary exploration with scientific analysis, the program offers a detailed look at the origins and creation of common food products. Food Unwrapped serves as an educational resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of global food production and the hidden realities of the industry.
Should you watch it?
“Travel the globe to uncover the industry secrets behind your favorite foods and how they are made.”
- reveals food production secrets
- explores global manufacturing processes
- focuses strictly on industrial processes
- lacks dramatic narrative elements
Watch it if you are curious about the science and industry behind the food you eat.
The series is suitable for general audiences interested in food science and industrial production.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Grapefruit and Probiotics Mytharc Sep 10, 2012
- E2 Lemons and Ham Core Sep 17, 2012
- E3 Prawns and Mushrooms Core Sep 24, 2012
- E4 Olives and Beer Core Oct 1, 2012
- E5 Seafood Sticks and Wine Core Oct 8, 2012
- E6 Orange Juice and Mayonnaise Core Oct 22, 2012
- E7 Tomatoes and Strawberry Flavour Mytharc Oct 29, 2012
- E8 Sausages and Ice-Cream Mytharc Nov 5, 2012
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mouldy Bread, Chicken Kiev and Apples Mytharc Jun 3, 2013
- E2 Kebab, Oysters and Gin Core Jun 10, 2013
- E3 Cashew, Scampi and Salt Core Jun 17, 2013
- E4 Beef Stock, Processed Cheese and Corn Flakes Core Jul 1, 2013
- E5 Caffeine, Gum and Diet Bread Core Jul 8, 2013
- E6 Chillies, Pork and Food Dye Core Jul 15, 2013
- E7 Avocados, Eggs and Balsamico Mytharc Jul 22, 2013
- E8 Sardines, Ducks and Pasta Mytharc Jul 29, 2013
Season 3 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cheesy Creatures Mytharc Jan 20, 2014
- E2 Cod Wars Core Feb 3, 2014
- E3 Milking It Core Feb 10, 2014
- E4 Caviar Conversation Core Feb 24, 2014
- E5 Wasabi Plant Mytharc Mar 3, 2014
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Bacon, Mozzarella, Snails Mytharc Jul 14, 2014
- E2 Liquorice, Mushrooms, Beansprouts Core Jul 21, 2014
- E3 Black Pudding, Watermelons, Rock Candy Core Jul 28, 2014
- E4 Seaweed and Eels Core Aug 4, 2014
- E5 Onions, Steak, Olives Mytharc Aug 11, 2014
- E6 Stout, Watercress, Mustard Mytharc Aug 18, 2014
Season 5 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tinned Tomatoes, Sweets, Prebiotics Mytharc Jan 12, 2015
- E2 Figs, Ostrich Meat, Sugar Mytharc Jan 19, 2015
- E3 Halloumi, Apple Cores, Sourdough Core Jan 26, 2015
- E4 Rose Oil, Pink Pork, Roasting Bags Core Feb 16, 2015
- E5 Healthy Snacks, Red Wine, Garlic Core Feb 23, 2015
- E6 Pine Nuts, Red Leicester, Glace Cherries Mytharc Mar 2, 2015
- E7 Saffron, Greek Yoghurt, Kidney Beans Core Mar 9, 2015
- E8 Olive Oil, Insects, Hot Sauce, Truffle Oil Core Mar 16, 2015
- E9 Whitebait, Doggy Chocs, American Beef Core Mar 30, 2015
- E10 Omega 3, Iberico Ham, White Chocolate Mytharc Apr 13, 2015
- E11 Vegetable Oil, Water, Supermarket Pies Mytharc Apr 20, 2015
Season 6 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower Mytharc Aug 31, 2015
- E2 Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese Core Sep 7, 2015
- E3 Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas Core Sep 14, 2015
- E4 Vodka, Instant Coffee, Wensleydale Cheese Core Sep 21, 2015
- E5 Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco Core Sep 28, 2015
- E6 Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits Core Oct 5, 2015
- E7 Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels Core Oct 12, 2015
- E8 Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes Core Oct 19, 2015
- E9 Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets Core Oct 26, 2015
- E10 Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts Core Nov 2, 2015
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 23, 2015
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 19, 2016
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 26, 2016
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 4, 2016
- E15 Episode 15 Core Mar 7, 2016
- E16 Episode 16 Core Mar 14, 2016
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc Dec 27, 2015
- E18 Episode 18 Mytharc Jan 4, 2016
Season 7 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Salt, Hens, Haggis Mytharc Mar 25, 2016
- E2 Tofu, Ready Meals, Milk Core Apr 1, 2016
- E3 Bananas, Plant Meat, Crisps Core Apr 8, 2016
- E4 Almond Butter, Fortified Wine, Onions Mytharc Apr 15, 2016
Season 8 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dates, Sausages, Apples Mytharc May 9, 2016
- E2 Pepper, Yeast, Crisps Core May 16, 2016
- E3 Marmalade, Fish, Goat Core May 23, 2016
- E4 Bell Pepper, Leek, Manuka Core May 30, 2016
- E5 Coconut Oil, Artichokes, Absinthe Mytharc Jun 6, 2016
Season 9 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Green Beans, Scallops, Cornish Pasties Mytharc Sep 26, 2016
- E2 Icing Sugar, Rice, Sandwiches Core Oct 3, 2016
- E3 Pesto, Cockles, Marshmallows Core Oct 10, 2016
- E4 Craft Beer, Tomatoes, Anchovies Core Oct 17, 2016
- E5 British Cheese, Parma Ham, Limes Core Oct 28, 2016
- E6 Skyr, Oysters, Dried Strawberries Core Nov 4, 2016
- E7 Parmesan, Paprika, Hard-Boiled Eggs Core Nov 11, 2016
- E8 Dates, Almond Butter, Haggis Mytharc Nov 18, 2016
- E9 Bell Peppers, Subterranean Salt, Coconut Oil, Brazil Nuts Mytharc Nov 25, 2016
Season 10 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Crocodile Meat & Eggs, Cod Liver Oil, Bagels Mytharc Jan 9, 2017
- E2 Tea, Seaweed, Rosemary Core Jan 16, 2017
- E3 Eucalyptus, Pickles, Sauerkraut Core Jan 23, 2017
- E4 Gelato, Rum, Sweets Core Jan 30, 2017
- E5 Tequila, Carp, Mandarins, Satsumas and Clementines Mytharc Feb 6, 2017
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Squid, Multivitamins, Clotted Cream Mytharc May 8, 2017
- E2 Tea, Pork Scratchings, Jelly Beans Core May 15, 2017
- E3 Prawn Crackers, Herbs, Salt Core May 22, 2017
- E4 Milk, Fish, Butter Core May 29, 2017
- E5 Summer Diet Special 2017 Mytharc Jun 5, 2017
- E6 Salmon, Kangaroo, Asparagus Mytharc Jun 12, 2017
Season 12 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Marmite, Plastic, Custard Mytharc Oct 20, 2017
- E2 Orange Squash, Maple Syrup, Biscuits Core Oct 27, 2017
- E3 Corked Wine, Okra, Honey Core Nov 3, 2017
- E4 Whisky, Halloumi, Sweetcorn Mytharc Nov 10, 2017
Season 13 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ice Cream, Olive Oil, Airline Food Mytharc Feb 12, 2018
- E2 Crumpets, Baby Food, Mascarpone Core Feb 19, 2018
- E3 Cereal, Lard, Apple Juice Core Feb 26, 2018
- E4 Lager, Shaped Vegetables, Blueberries Core Mar 5, 2018
- E5 Coffee Pods, Baby Carrots, Vanilla Ice Cream Mytharc Mar 12, 2018
- E6 Chocolate, Bedtime Teas, Edam Cheese Mytharc Mar 19, 2018
Season 14 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sweet Piquante Peppers, The Plastic Crisis, Yoghurt Mytharc Jun 11, 2018
- E2 London Dry Gin, Macadamia Nuts, Double Dipping Core Jun 18, 2018
- E3 Pearls, Rainbow Ham, Butterflies Core Jun 25, 2018
- E4 Papaya, Tuna, Growing Fish, Ice Cubes Core Jul 2, 2018
- E5 Sugar Tax, Sliced Bread, Chicken Breasts Mytharc Jul 9, 2018
- E6 Drinking Coffee, Kombucha, Beef Steak Mytharc Jul 16, 2018
Season 15 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 Poppy Seeds, Cooking Oil, Ancient Grain Bread Mytharc Oct 8, 2018
- E2 Oregano, Peanut Allergies, Ribena Core Oct 15, 2018
- E3 Baby Rice, Beef Burgers, Sushi Core Oct 22, 2018
- E4 Split Red Lentils, Tea, Bubblegum & Chewing Gum Core Oct 29, 2018
- E5 Soft-shell Crab, Blue Dye, Pork Pies Core Nov 12, 2018
- E6 Malt, Caviar, Muesli Mytharc Nov 19, 2018
- E7 Kippers, Gherkins, Rice Cakes Core Nov 26, 2018
- E8 Fizzy Sweets, Vitamin D, Mushrooms, Raw Kale Mytharc Dec 3, 2018
- E9 Baked Beans, Stinky Cheese, Diet Champagne Mytharc Dec 10, 2018
Season 16 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 Coconut Shortage, Compostable Plastic, the Macaron Mytharc Mar 18, 2019
- E2 Pizza, Shrimp Shells, Salted Caramel Core Mar 25, 2019
- E3 Hen's Eggs, Beer Bubbles, Supermarket Burgers Core Apr 1, 2019
- E4 Camel Milk, Fresh Pasta, Value Ranges Mytharc Apr 8, 2019
Season 17 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 Homegrown Fruit and Veg, Eels, Ginger Beer Mytharc Sep 9, 2019
- E2 Icing, Soy Beans, Hemp-based Foods Core Sep 16, 2019
- E3 Favourites: Squid and Chips, Kangaroo Meat, Pesto Core Sep 23, 2019
- E4 Favourites: Haagen-Dazs, Vanilla, Edam, Plastic in Seafood Core Sep 30, 2019
- E5 Favourites: McVitie's, Corks, Mascarpone Mytharc Oct 7, 2019
- E6 Favourites: Lager & Ale, Crumpets Mytharc Oct 14, 2019
Season 18 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 Baguettes, Mozzarella, Mushy Peas Mytharc Feb 24, 2020
- E2 Walnuts, Sour Sweets, Hazy Beers Mytharc Mar 2, 2020
- E3 Oysters, Ketchup, Eggs Mytharc Mar 9, 2020
Season 19 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →- E1 Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone Mytharc Apr 16, 2021
- E2 Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers Core Apr 19, 2021
- E3 Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus Core Apr 23, 2021
- E4 Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie Core Apr 30, 2021
- E5 Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard Core May 24, 2021
- E6 BBQs For Summer Mytharc May 31, 2021
- E7 Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes Mytharc Jun 14, 2021
Season 20 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →- E1 Perfect Popcorn, Blue Cheese, Crisps Mytharc Aug 23, 2021
- E2 Scotch Eggs, Supermarket Steaks, Honey for Children Core Aug 30, 2021
- E3 Bagged Salad, Sea Salt, Light and Dark Ales Mytharc Sep 6, 2021
Season 21 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cucumber Wrapping, Pumpkins, Beef, Meat Substitutes Mytharc Nov 15, 2021
- E2 Sticky Rice, Cream Crackers, Cabbage Core Nov 22, 2021
- E3 Pasta, Buttermilk, Ready Meals Core Nov 29, 2021
- E4 Christmas Cracker Core Dec 6, 2021
- E5 Goes Veggie Mytharc Jan 10, 2022
Season 22 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E1 Corned Beef, Whisk(e)y, Snacking Mytharc May 9, 2022
- E2 Brioche, Wine Bottles, Ice Cream Mytharc May 16, 2022
Season 23 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sausages, Orange Wine, High-Tech Shortbread Slicer Mytharc Aug 22, 2022
- E2 Recipe Boxes, Smelly Fish, Water Mytharc Aug 29, 2022
- E3 Hangovers, Peas, Grated Cheese Core Oct 3, 2022
- E4 Apple Cider, Salami, Trademarked Vegetables Core Oct 10, 2022
- E5 Locust Bean Gum, Strawberry Juice, Animal Feed Mytharc Oct 17, 2022
Season 24 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E1 Piri-Piri, Rocket Lolly, and Vegetable Stir-Fry Mytharc Jan 13, 2023
- E2 Radishes, Fungus, Mao Core Jan 20, 2023
- E3 Oranges, Coriander, Dropped Toast Core Jan 27, 2023
- E4 Double Cream, Cans, Hairy Fruit Core Feb 3, 2023
- E5 Schnapps, Herbs, Rolls Mytharc Feb 10, 2023
Season 25 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E1 Bubble Tea, Soured Cream, Canned Fish Mytharc Jan 10, 2025
- E2 Cauliflower, Lemon Juice, Beer Core Jan 17, 2025
- E3 Coffee, Parsnips and Frozen Pastries Core Jan 24, 2025
- E4 Shallots, Baked Potatoes, Sheep's Milk Mytharc Jan 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is Food Unwrapped about?
It is a series that explores the industry secrets behind popular food products and how they are manufactured.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 2012.
Does the show travel?
Yes, the series travels around the world to investigate food production.
What is the focus of the show?
The program focuses on food science and the industrial processes used to create common food items.
Is this a scripted drama?
No, it is a factual series focused on food and science.
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