Food Unwrapped - Season 19

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Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

1 - Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

Air Date: April 16, 2021

Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.

Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

2 - Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

Air Date: April 19, 2021

Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?

Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

3 - Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

Air Date: April 23, 2021

Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems.

Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

4 - Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

Air Date: April 30, 2021

More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.

Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

5 - Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

Air Date: May 24, 2021

Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?

BBQs For Summer

6 - BBQs For Summer

Air Date: May 31, 2021

The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edible charcoal and more.

Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

7 - Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

Air Date: June 14, 2021

Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.