About this season
Unwrapped is an American television program on Food Network that reveals the origins of sponsored foods. It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers. The show leads viewers on tours of factories and other food-related locations. Popular subjects include candy, breakfast cereal, snacks, and TV dinners. The show's spin-off, Trivia Unwrapped, is a game show also hosted by Marc Summers.
Episodes (13)
1. South of the Border
Aired 4 April 2005 • 30 min
First, Take a bite out of Ortega Taco Shells, find out the twist behind Refried Beans and check out Jack cheese. Relish how taquitos get rolled up and watch the World's Largest Enchilada get built. Finally, discover Horchata.
2. Counter Culture
Aired 11 April 2005 • 30 min
Take a tour of the Whirlpool test labs, uncover how Reynold's Oven Bags are made and discover why Corelle is so durable. See kitchen gadgets galore and check out how Tupperware pops out. Plus, take a stab at how knives are formed.
3. Au Natural
Aired 18 April 2005 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers for this healthy episode of Au Natural. Sink your teeth into Sundrops, get the inside scoop at Bear Naked Granola and learn the secrets of Amy's Frozen Entrees. Head to a restaurant serving fresh food fast, and take a peek behind the shelves of Whole Foods Market. Finally, find out how a savory snack got its name, Pirates Booty.
4. Super Sweet
Aired 18 June 2007 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he opens the fridge to Dairyland Delights. Find out the secrets of condensed milk, check out how cottage cheese is made and discover how milk delivery is making a comeback. Meet a moooving milk bottle collector and visit a place called Milky Way Farms. Finally, see how yogurt gets mixed up!
5. Caramel
Aired 2 May 2005 • 30 min
Sink your teeth into everything Caramel in this episode of Unwrapped. Watch Walnetto's get whipped up, see how a Junior Caramel is rolled out, and visit Ben & Jerry's mixologists concocting their caramel core flavor. All this and more.
6. Goodies
Aired 9 May 2005 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers as he gets the scoop on all sorts of Goodies. Uncover the tasty secrets of 3 Musketeers, find out the facts about a healthy candy sweetened with fruit juice, and check out "hip" Retro Bars. All this and more.
7. Food Jobs
Aired 27 June 2005 • 30 min
First, fly over to M&M Mars to observe candy bar designers, watch a food biographer in action, and get growing with a produce inventor. Then get in gear with a coffee car called a "Mudtruck" and spend the day with a food critic. All this and more
8. Summer Snacks
Aired 21 July 2007 • 30 min
First, see how crab is made, see Sand Dollar cookies churn out ,and surf over to Wahoo?s Fish Taco. Then, check out how Sandy Candy is designed and discover how one company is shucking up Clambakes. Finally, see how a new kind of Koozies keep your drinks cold!
9. Toppings
Aired 30 May 2005 • 30 min
Find out the history behind Hershey?s Syrup, see the secrets of making fresh fruit cereal toppers, and discover squeezable spreads. Then, check out how cheese gets shredded and meet Dandy Don and his portable ice cream shop.
10. Sticky Stuff
Aired 13 June 2005 • 30 min
Check out Mrs. Butterworth?s history, discover how old time caramels get whipped up, and meet an artist who designs portraits out of bubblegum. Then learn the secrets behind Chili?s Ribs. Finally, meet a moist towelette collector!
11. Natural Nibbles
Aired 20 June 2005 • 30 min
Meet a food editor of Organic magazine, check out good for you lollipops, and visit a certified organic restaurant. Then, discover how Horizon Dairy makes all natural smoothies and find out how Dagoba Chocolate got its name
12. Full of Flavor
Aired 13 August 2007 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, for a chomping good time during Salad Days. First head to a Soup-er Salad restaurant to sample the menu Then, check out how croutons churn out and find out which tuna is the bee's knees. Plus, see how pepper mills get carved out.
13. Deli
Aired 14 July 2008 • 30 min
The world's your oyster in this episode of Unwrapped with a taste of Elegant Eats. Take a peek at a unique truffle bar, see how Caviar gets served up, and dip into dainty chocolate lace candy. Then, check out a soda for grown-ups and take a tour of the Fancy Foods Show.