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. Fan Fare
Aired 24 March 2008 • 30 min
Join the crowd as host Marc Summers tackles fan fare at ballparks and arenas. With a look at Cracker Jacks, Klement's Sausage in Wisconsin, Superpretzels, Gehl's ooey-gooey nacho cheese sauce, churros and Minute Maid soft frozen lemonade.
2. Top Dog
Aired 29 March 2008 • 30 min
Marc Summers investigates that American icon, the hot dog. With a tour of the Sabrett factory in the Bronx, learn about sauerkraut at the Fremont Company in Ohio, corn dogs at Hinsdale Farms in Indiana, buffalo dogs plus French's yellow mustard and an American hot dog-eating champion as he shares his speed-eating secrets.
3. Old School
Aired 14 April 2008 • 30 min
On this episode of Unwrapped, we're traveling back in time to revisit some old school snacks we remember well, like Jello, Funyuns, Dairy Queen and Marshmallow Fluff.
4. Twisted Treats
Aired 9 June 2008 • 30 min
5. Cozy Cuisine
Aired 16 June 2008 • 30 min
Today Marc Summers is unwrapping cozy cuisine with visits to Campbell's soup, the Boston Chowda Company, the American Pie Bakery, Manischewitz for matzo ball soup, macaroni and cheese at Amy's Kitchen and Thee's Continental Pastries.
6. Lolli-Palooza
Aired 21 April 2008 • 30 min
Discover just how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop, then see how See's Candies creates their legendary square shape pop. Also, Three Lollies has developed a lolly that's sure to soothe your tummy. Plus, discover far-out facts at the Dum Dum factory and slow down with Sugar Daddies.
7. Can It
Aired 2 June 2008 • 30 min
Join host Marc Summers as he gets candid about canned classics. Learn about V8 Juice, Vienna Sausages, Bush's Baked Beans, Ice Cream in a can from SheerBliss and Amy's Organic's canned chili.
8. Cereal Aisle
Aired 30 June 2008 • 30 min
Grab a spoon, your favorite bowl and plenty of milk as we go behind the scenes of Marshmallow Mateys; Nutri-Grain Bars; Kashi; Malt O Meal and Kellogg's rice krispy treats.
9. Chip Addiction
Aired 7 July 2008 • 30 min
Join us for a snack attack as Marc Summers bites into Sunchips, pickle chips and chocolate-covered potato chips.
10. Cheese Please
Aired 14 July 2008 • 30 min
Marc Summers slices into the subject of cheese. Learn how goat cheese, cheesecake and Cheez-It crackers are made.
11. On A Roll
Aired 21 July 2008 • 30 min
Marc Summers is focusing on foods that come in roll form like Tootsie Rolls, cinnamon rolls, spring rolls and sushi rolls.
12. Pucker Up
Aired 28 July 2008 • 30 min
Marc Summers tackles tartness and puckers up for Warheads, frozen Limeade, Sour Punch Straws and Bob's Frozen Pickle Pops.
13. Deep Freeze
Aired 11 August 2008 • 30 min
Be careful of freezer burn as host Marc Summers chills out with icy treats like Icee, Blue Bunny Turtle Bars, Fat Boy Ice Cream Sandwiches and Ruby's milkshakes.