Food Unwrapped: Season 21
Season 21 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 20.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Cucumber Wrapping, Pumpkins, Beef, Meat Substitutes
Nov 15, 2021 · 25 min
The team explores how the UK food industry is meeting the challenges of climate change - from cucumber wrapping and pumpkins at Halloween to beef production and meat substitutes.
Sticky Rice, Cream Crackers, Cabbage
Nov 22, 2021 · 25 min
How did sticky rice get its name? Can cream crackers help with weight management? And is cabbage really a saviour for breastfeeding mums?
Pasta, Buttermilk, Ready Meals
Nov 29, 2021 · 25 min
Why does pasta come in so many different shapes? How much butter is in buttermilk? And how do ready meals get their spice rating?
Christmas Cracker
Dec 6, 2021
The gang unwrap festive facts. What's the secret to perfect stollen? Why red cabbage at Christmas? How long does an open bottle of port stay drinkable? Plus, an alternative to trad
Goes Veggie
Jan 10, 2022
A look back at some favourite vegetarian investigations, from tasty meat-free burgers to edible seaweed, jackfruit, grow-your-own gardening tips, and the surprising truth about bab