Unwrapped — Season 8

200543 episodes7.5/10 (8 votes)

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 (43)

1. Holidays Unwrapped

Aired 17 October 2005

2. Mail Order Munchies

Aired 22 November 2004 • 30 min

Check the mail with host Marc Summers as he explores Mail Order Munchies. Check out Omaha Steaks, visit the Vermont Country Store. Then, discover the secret to shipping Lobsters, and the history behind Harryand David's. Finally see how dry ice is created.

3. Protein Power

Aired 3 January 2005 • 30 min

In this episode of Unwrapped, we look at Protein. See candy bars packing a punch, hurry to a Spiedie Festival, and sip a shake that will "pump you up." Next, learn the secrets of seafood sandwiches and watch a 6 lb. Burger get built. Finally, join the festivities celebrating Tofu in all its glory!

4. Eater-tainment

Aired 27 December 2004 • 30 min

First, Learn the secrets of a company building entertaining eateries, see how Lite-pops are put together and attend one wacky wedding. Visit a restaurant where psychic readings are on the menu and discover Dave and Buster's recipe for success.

5. Cheesy

Aired 28 February 2005 • 30 min

See how Sara Lee makes her cheesecake, visit a school club fixated on fromage, and crack the code to Kaukauna cheese spread. Then visit Cheesehead central, taste the history of Tillamook Cheese, and find out what makes cream cheese cheesy.

6. Animal Snackers

Aired 7 February 2005 • 30 min

In this episode of Unwrapped we're exploring the animal kingdom of food, that is. Remember Otter Pops? Next take a look at two fun favorites: Moose Munch and Buffalo Mozzarella. Then we'll visit a pastry shop specializing in sweet animal shaped treats.

7. Crispy

Aired 24 January 2005 • 30 min

Watch how Ready Crisp Bacon is made, check out how Kettle brand Potato Chips are cooked and visit a factory developing X-tra crispy Fries. Find out how onion rings get their crunchy cover, and see how Frito-Lay fries up Doritos. Plus, figure out the secrets to making foods crispy with a Greaseless Fryer.

8. That's Italian

Aired 19 March 2005 • 30 min

It's all things italian as we Tour the Chef Boyardee factory, relish how Ricotta is produced and get the "skinny" on Low Carb pasta. Visit a virtuoso turning noodles into works of art and see how garlic is prepped for packaging. Finally, cool off with Ciao Bella Gelato for dessert!

9. Super Sweet

Aired 7 March 2005 • 30 min

Marc Summers samples SUPER SWEET treats. Revel in the nostalgia of Red Vines, watch how taffy is formed, and discover a donut shop with a unique twist. Check out how Chuckles churn out and meet an artist painting on a chocolate canvass, all this and more!

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10. Aloha Edibles

Aired 28 March 2005 • 30 min

Join host, Marc Summers, as he heads to Hawaii to sample Aloha Edibles. See macadamia nuts get shucked, cool down with Matsumoto Shave Ice and visit King's Hawaiian sweet bread factory. Check out what makes Kona Coffee so unique. Plus, discover how Meadow Gold concocts Passion-Orange-Guava juice!

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11. Corny

Aired 14 March 2005 • 30 min

Find out how Fiddle Faddle is fixed up, head to Del Monte for the secrets behind creamed corn, and see how Whirly Pops perfect popping corn. Visit a store making fabulous flavors of popcorn and check out an aMAIZING corn maze. Plus, learn the history of Karo Syrup.

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12. Creamy

Aired 21 February 2005 • 30 min

Join host, Marc Summers, as he discovers all things Creamy. Head to the International Delight factory to flavor your "cup of Joe," watch cream puffs get formed and discover how Haagan Dazs gets whipped up. Check out cream cones and go behind the scenes of Campbell's Soup kitchen.

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13. Cookies & Cake

Aired 17 January 2005 • 30 min

Discover how Duncan Hines Frosting gets whipped up, learn some secrets at a cake decorating school and watch how bundt pans are formed at NordicWare. Check out how Black & White cookies are cooked and witness the World's Largest Ice Cream Cake. Finally, see cool cookies don famous faces.

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