Food Unwrapped: Season 12

4 episodes Premiered Oct 20, 2017 Updated Oct 3, 2026

Previously on Food Unwrapped

Season 12 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Food Unwrapped Season 11.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 12 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 12: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (2): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S12·E1 Mytharc

Marmite, Plastic, Custard

Oct 20, 2017 · 25 min

Jimmy examines how plastic packaging is polluting the food chain with potentially global implications. Is it really possible to predict if you'll love or hate Marmite? Matt runs ac

S12·E2 Core

Orange Squash, Maple Syrup, Biscuits

Oct 27, 2017 · 25 min

How much orange is in orange squash? Why's maple syrup so expensive? And what's with all those little holes on biscuits?

S12·E3 Core

Corked Wine, Okra, Honey

Nov 3, 2017 · 25 min

Jimmy learns about the battle against the hidden nuisance that leads to corked wine. Plus: the surprising difference between runny and set honey. And okra.

S12·E4 Mytharc

Whisky, Halloumi, Sweetcorn

Nov 10, 2017 · 25 min

What gives some whisky its smoky flavour? Why doesn't halloumi melt? And how do you get corn off the cob?