Unwrapped (2001)
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.
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Episode 1 - Football Parties Unwrapped
Release Date: 2004-01-26In this episode of Unwrapped, Marc Summers explores tailgating temptations. First, stop by Quizno's and check out how they serve up subs and learn how Dixie creates cups. Couldn't get tickets to the game? Head over to ESPN Zone to see what they serve up on a typical game day and much, much more!
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Episode 2 - Crunchy Stuff
Release Date: 2004-07-12Check out an ice cream bar with a crispy coating, a popcorn with a candy cover, and a potato chip with extra crunchability . Then find out about brittle, and learn what makes Chee-tos so snappy. Plus, visit Diamond Nuts to get a crack at walnuts.
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Episode 3 - Chicken Unwrapped
Release Date: 2004-05-09Learn about Chick-fil-A's claim to the first chicken sandwich, discover what a Chic-O-Stick is, and go behind the scenes to see Pot Pies made. Next, take a trip to Tyson and sip on the secrets behind Bullion. Then get the inside peep on Chiclets.
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Episode 4 - Vanilla Unwrapped
Release Date: 2004-03-15Join host Marc Summers as he discovers the secrets behind a popular flavor - vanilla. Check out how "Mother's Cookies" are made, then see how old-fasioned candy has a sweet, gooey center. Next, freshen your breath with Vanilla Myntz, and much more.
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Episode 5 - Baking Unwrapped
Release Date: 2004-01-19Join Marc Summers to see how crazy cupcakes get created, muffins get made, and check out the secrets behind sprinkles. Then visit a factory perfecting baking pans, and a company serving up stoves. Finally, find out just how baking powder is prepared.
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Episode 6 - Bite-Size
Release Date: 2004-02-16Join Marc Summers as he takes a look at bite-sized treats. See how teeny pellets of gum are made, and visit a place that serves tiny desserts. Visit a farm growing mini veggies, Tootsie Roll's colorful cousins and learn why bagel bites are so popular.
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Episode 7 - Chocolate
Release Date: 2004-02-12Join host, Marc Summers, as he gets consumed by Chocolate. Check out a store dedicated to all things Hershey, take a bite out of Chocolate gum, and Chocodiles. Learn about chocolate history, and see designer cocoa. Finally, find out about Minute Fudge.
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Episode 8 - Eggs
Release Date: 2004-04-05Learn everything you wanted to know about eggs. Take a 'peep' at how egg creams are created, and discover how the Egg McMuffin was "hatched". Next, find out the secrets of "Hiding Eggs." All this and more as Marc Summers cracks the shell on eggs.
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Episode 9 - King Sized
Release Date: 2004-03-01Marc Summers is exploring everything "KING SIZED". See how Blow Pops get big, watch a 45-LB monster sundae get whipped up, and get a bite of an oversized pizza pie. Check out a bakery busting out colossal cookies, and much more.
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Episode 10 - Food Twists
Release Date: 2004-10-18Visit a studio making fake food, check out how a burger is born out of soybeans, and see how milk is tranformed into silk. Discover how one company is taking food out of hte kitchen and into the playground, take a bite out of sweets that look like stones!
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Episode 11 - Kid Cuisine
Release Date: 2004-02-23Marc Summers checks out foods that make us feel like a kid again. See how Safe-T-Pop's are set up, Blizzards are mixed up, and Baby food gets ground up on a big-scale. Discover the ABC's of Sugar cookies. Finally get a look at how Malt-O-Meal is made.
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Episode 12 - Collectors
Release Date: 2004-04-26Visit a company with a collection the size of a supermarket, a women whose bananas for bananas, and a fanatic who's crazy for candy wrappers. See an Elsie the Cow collection, visit the Salt and Shaker Club, discover how the Internet provides for foodies.
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Episode 13 - Classics
Release Date: 2004-03-22Join Marc Summers as he catches up on the classics. See how sweet fruit slices get served up, chew on the revival of retro gum, and visit a factory twisting up caramel swirls. Then get a history lesson in how Coca-Cola came about, and more.