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. Cowboy Cooking
Aired 18 July 2005 • 30 min
Giddy up and get ridin because in this episode of Unwrapped we discover Cowboy Cooking! Visit with a Chuckwagon Chef, bake up some beans at the B&M factory,and check out a Cowgirl Restaurant. Then, see how Sarsaparilla is made and how cast iron skillets are formed. Plus, take a Wild Ride to the Beef Jerky plant
2. Loafing
Aired 8 August 2005 • 30 min
Rise and shine, because in this episode of Unwrapped we explore LOAFING AROUND. See wheat spun into golden bread at Oroweat, watch yeast perform its magic and meet some meatloaf makers. Learn how one company whips up an antipasto loaf and head to Duvet, A NY RESTAURANT, where you're meal is served in bed.
3. Hi-Tech
Aired 25 July 2005 • 30 min
We explore everything Hi-Tech. Go behind the scenes at NASA to see what their chefs are concocting, check out a "Kitchen of the Future" and hop on the information superhighway with Internet Shopping Carts. Watch how hi-tech packaging is made at Tetra Pak and ogle the food at the Google Cafeteria. Finally, find out how Force Flex trash bags are formed.
4. Cookout
Aired 1 August 2005 • 30 min
Chomp on a chip with a bbq kick, check out the secrets of Curly?s BBQ sauce, and see a Solaire Infrared Grill get put together. Then, head over to Lawry?s to discover how marinades are made and visit a barbeque Expo
5. Skinny Snacks
Aired 2 January 2006 • 30 min
Learn about some Skinny Snacks! First, see how Super Ropes are made, head over to a kosher factory making Matzo bread, and check out how Hobart Meat Slicers are manufactured. Sample slimming Spa Chocolates.. Finally, discover how Diamond toothpicks are carved out
6. Campus Classics
Aired 22 August 2005 • 30 min
Discover a restaurant serving up every flavor of cereal you can imagine and see how one NCAA fan is creating pasta shaped school logos. Hear the secrets behind Steak-Ums, find out how frozen burritos are rolled up, and meet the author of "101 Ways to Make Ramen Noodles."
7. Refreshing
Aired 23 January 2006 • 30 min
Check out how colorful After Dinner Mints are made, learn why Izze Soda is for adults and visit Red Square Ice Bar in Vegas. Then, find out how Fruit Bars make a great frozen treat and take the Nestea plunge. Finally, check out the "coolest" Cool Dogs around.
8. On the Map
Aired 15 August 2005 • 30 min
We are looking at foods On The Map. See why Rice-A-Roni is more than San Francisco's treat check out a Philly Cheese steak that costs $100 and sample a Taste of Chicago. Discover how one Denver Mint is coined after the real thing and chomp on chocolate topographical maps
9. Funny Foods
Aired 29 August 2005 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he discovers Funny Foods. First, head to the Mars factory to see how Snickers are made, see smiley faced French fries formed and check out Shoo Fly Pies and Funny cakes. Be amazed at all the ingredients in the "Garbage Plate" and meet the pranksters behind the "snake in a can."
10. Food Court
Aired 5 September 2005 • 30 min
Learn all the intricacies of designing food courts, see Orange Julius put a "squeeze" on your favorite drink, and delve into the history of Quincy Market in Boston. Then, find out how Hot Dog on a Stick got started. Plus, take a peek behind the scenes at Panda Express
11. Finger Foods
Aired 12 September 2005 • 30 min
Take a peek at how Popables pop out, head over to Wienerschnitzel, and find out how Friday?s cooks up potato skins. Discover how Gherkins grow and check out a crawfish boil. Finally, watch how Wet Naps wipe it all clean.
12. Supermarket
Aired 19 September 2005 • 30 min
Discover the history behind Kroger's, the technology of the Hand Held Scanner, and the trick to making art out of fruit stickers. Then visit a supermarket focusing on fun. Plus take a walking tour of the ethnic markets of Chicago.
13. Double Duty
Aired 26 September 2005 • 30 min
See how Arm & Hammer pumps out baking soda, chomp on vitamins in the form of gummy bears, and munch on an "edible" bowl. Watch how knives and forks are combined and meet an artist who uses fruit as his medium. Plus, check out how toothpicks become works of art!