Food Unwrapped - Season 21

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Cucumber Wrapping, Pumpkins, Beef, Meat Substitutes

1 - Cucumber Wrapping, Pumpkins, Beef, Meat Substitutes

Air Date: November 15, 2021

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

2 - Sticky Rice, Cream Crackers, Cabbage

Air Date: November 22, 2021

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

3 - Pasta, Buttermilk, Ready Meals

Air Date: November 29, 2021

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

4 - Christmas Cracker

Air Date: December 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 traditional pigs in blankets.

Goes Veggie

5 - Goes Veggie

Air Date: January 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 baby carrots.