The BEST episodes of Food Unwrapped season 6
Every episode of Food Unwrapped season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Food Unwrapped season 6!
The food and science series that travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind our favourite produce, industry secrets, and how foods are really made.
#1 - Pineapples, Chocolate, Mussels
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2015
Kate discovers how scientists are using pineapple enzymes to help burns victims. How do the bubbles get into chocolate bars? And should we never eat mussels when there's an 'r' in the month?
#2 - Vitamin D, Wagu Beef, Swiss Cheese
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2015
Jimmy investigates the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Kate wants to know how supermarkets can sell wagyu beef, cheaply. And Matt heads to Switzerland to ask why there are holes in Swiss cheese.
#3 - Crabs, Greens, Gummy Sweets
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/26/2015
Jimmy explores new ways to get crabs to come out of their shell. Kate finds out how to get children to eat their greens. And how are gummy sweets made? Matt investigates.
#4 - MSG, Brazil Nuts, Elderflower
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2015
Are alarming headlines about MSG justified? Jimmy visits a huge factory to find out. Kate investigates rumours that the Brazil nuts in UK supermarkets are all radioactive. Plus: elderflower cordial.
#5 - Vegetables, Wine, Biscuits
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2015
Jimmy examines how far farmers go to produce perfect veg for supermarkets. In America, Kate discovers that wine's getting stronger. Matt finds out which biscuit's best for dunking.
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Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2015
Jimmy investigates whether it's worth splashing out on expensive vodka, Kate finds out how coffee beans are turned into instant granules, and Matt checks out Wensleydale cheese
#7 - Blue Fin Tuna, Ice Cream, Peas
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2015
Jimmy heads to Spain to meet an entrepreneur farming blue fin tuna. Kate investigates why ice cream can go gritty, and Matt explores the difference between premium and budget peas.
#8 - Plums, Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2015
Do prunes really keep us regular? How much sugar is in cherry tomatoes, and are supermarkets labelling them correctly? And can a Dutch pioneer grow veg using sea water?
#9 - Revisited: Mozzarella, Venison and Sprouts
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/2/2015
The team look back at some favourite investigations. Why is that liquid in packets of mozzarella? Why do we import venison when there are so many British deer? Why shouldn't we eat raw bean sprouts?
#10 - Pistachios, Rolled Oats, Prosecco
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2015
Why do we have to pay for pistachios that we can't crack open and eat? Are traditional rolled oats better for us than quick-cook porridge? Plus: the trouble with draught Prosecco.
#11 - Revisited: Pinenuts, Pies and Beef
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/23/2015
The team present some favourite investigations. Does what our meat eats make a difference? Why are pine nuts so expensive? And why don't shop-bought pies spill their gravy?
#12 - Revisited: Greek Yoghurt, Red Leicester, Ostrich
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/19/2016
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some of their favourite investigations, including Greek yoghurt's potentially devastating by-product, as well as red Leicester cheese and ostrich meat
#13 - Revisited: Sourdough, Rose Oil, Beetroot
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2016
The team present some of their favourite investigations. What gives sourdough bread its twang? Why is rose oil considered liquid gold in Bulgaria? And Kate explores the power of beetroot.
#14 - Revisited: Whitebait, Saffron and Glacé Cherries
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2016
The team present favourite investigations. What exactly is whitebait? Kate reveals the secrets of saffron fraud. The glacé cherry production process takes Matt's breath away, but not in a good way!
#15 - Revisited: Red Wine, Gluten, Gummy Sweets
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/7/2016
The team present some favourite investigations. Kate finds out how cheap red wine is made, Jimmy investigates gluten, and Matt wants to know which part of the pig makes chewy sweets chewy.
#16 - Revisited: Figs, Energy Drinks, Kidney Beans
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/14/2016
Jimmy, Kate and Matt present some more of their favourite investigations. Is there a wasp in your fig? How do energy drinks give you a boost? Why can't you eat kidney beans raw?