Unwrapped Season 3, Episode 25: Tropical

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Crazy Colors

Check out some classic snacks that have developed a new, colorful character. Learn how Pepsi got the case of the blues, and the trick to giving chips a new blue look. Watch as applesauce goes Technicolor, and brown brownies get rainbow accessories.

30 min

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Fun & Games

Watch how bubblegum can be made by kids, and take a sweet trip down memory lane with the history of Candy Land, Mr. Potato Head, and other yummy classics. Then, it's time to make mealtime playtime. Learn the story of Chuck E. Cheese, and visit the world's largest McDonald's Playplace.

30 min

3

Food Fanatics

They're wild...they're crazy...they're food fanatics. Meet a duo who are serious about their cereal, and join the ultimate coffee fan in his quest to visit every Starbuck's location. Find out what a real Root Beer enthusiast has dug up, and see what's on display at the Gourd Museum.

30 min

4

Midnight Snax

Marc Summers opens the fridge on America's favorite midnight snacks. Take a look at rocky road ice cream. Hit up a diner, or a trendy club serving kiddie classics. Learn how to make the perfect sandwich, then wash it down with a visit to a milk factory.

30 min

5

Weddings

Watch as Marc Summers pops the question about weddings and the festive foods that go along with them. Find out how to carve the perfect ice sculpture, find out the history behind bubbly, and watch as candy bars get dressed up for the special day.

30 min

6

Edible

Blur the lines between food and everyday objects with these treats you can eat. Visit the Lollipop Paint Shop, FooDoodler, and a candy lipstick factory. Explore the chocolate novelty business, and meet a man who carves a living out of pumpkins.

30 min

7

Accessories

Get your hands on the tools of the kitchen trade-everything that slices, dices and stores your favorite foods. Find out how those turkey timers are made to pop-up, trace the history of the fork and visit a collector with the scoop on dishing out ice cream.

30 min

8

Morning Munchies

Explore what goes into your cornflakes at Kelloggs Cereal City and peek behind the scenes at the Quaker Oats factory. Find out how many eggs go into Abbeville, LA's Giant Omelette and learn about the latest breakfast crazes like Sonic's pancake on a stick.

30 min

9

Amusement Parks

Marc Summers is exploring the treats gobbled up at Amusement Parks. Watch as kettles are assembled for making kettle corn, learn the sticky secrets behind candy apples and lollipops, and see how shamoo gets sculpted in ice cream.

30 min

10

BBQ

Fire up the grill, because Marc Summers takes an inside look at the Barbecue. Catch up with a bbq rig that's gone king-sized, visit Weber's restaurant devoted to grilling, and get an inside look at the BBQ of the Month Club, and much more.

30 min

11

Kid Kravings

Marc Summers checks out the kooky things kids crave taking us behind the scenes of ice cream in a Cool Tube, candy that sprays and Soda Candy. Then we're off to visit the masterminds behind those fast food tiny toys and more. We'll see what kids eat.

30 min

12

Microwave

Follow the evolution of America's favorite kitchen appliance at the Amana microwave museum. Find out what makes a Hungry Man meal, plus take a tour of the factories where your favorite "heat and eat" snacks are made, microwave-ready.

30 min

13

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Marc Summers explores how we eat when we travel. Hit the highway, and stop at Rosie's diner, visit one a Route 66 classic truck stops and learn the story behind airline food. Examine a collection of railroad dining car china, and how a cruise ship is fed.

30 min

14

Food Capitals

Visit some of America's greatest food capitals, and discover the eats that put them on the map. Watch as key lime pies are cranked out in Key West. In New Orleans see how jambalaya mix is made. Visit the Ice Cream Capitol of the World, & crab cakes in MD.

30 min

15

Food on a Stick

Stick around, because Marc Summers is tackling the sticky subject of food on a stick. Take an inside look at how corn dogs are made, how one frozen novelty gets it's unique 'character.' Plus, watch as cookies and key lime pie get all stuck up, and more.

30 min

16

Little League

Step up to the 'plate' with host Marc Summers for a look at snacks that suit up for little league. First, we'll discover what foods are a hit at the Little League World Series - then drink up the secrets behind frozen lemonade and other team treats.

30 min

17

Sport Snacks

Marc Summers is getting an inside look at the snacks that go well with sweat. Get a look at the making of Zone Bars and energy mints. Stay healthy with soy snacks & dried fruit. Learn the secret to fitness water, and see how runners fuel up for marathons.

30 min

18

Snacks

Marc Summers goes behind the scenes to see how popcorn, cookies and nuts are cooked up. Plus, get the inside scoop on TCBY Yogurt and discover what's new at a snack food convention. Then, check out an amazing collection devoted to Mr Peanut.

30 min

19

Cinema Snacks

Lights, camera, snacktion! Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of some of America's favorite cinema snacks. From chocolate covered peanuts, to teenee beanees and gummy worms, to unusual popcorn seasonings. Also, see how you can order from your seat.

30 min

20

On the Side

Marc Summers is getting the 'main' story on some savory side dishes. See how beans are made ready to eat, and learn the secrets behind Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing. Plus, watch as salad gets bagged by the bushels.

30 min

21

Wacky Candy

Marc Summers is biting into the world of wacky candy. Learn the secrets to making candy pop in your mouth, and candy that will make you pucker. Discover true canine candy, a pop that glows, and the stupidest website that sells crazy confections.

30 min

22

Birthday Party

Marc Summers is inviting you to go behind the scenes of a birthday party. Learn how frozen cakes are put together - and how edible photos can be made as a topper. Plus, learn the secrets to making piñatas, and get an inside look at an ice cream factory.

30 min

23

Cooking With Mom

Take a tour of an apple pie filling factory and find out how to mill flour. Visit the Nestle test kitchen where they are reinventing the chocolate chip cookie. And find out what a retro appliance collector keeps in her kitchen.

30 min

24

School Lunch

Watch as Marc Summers takes you on a tasty class trip. Find out how school menus are made, visit a company that specializes in fun food containers. Find out how many cows it takes to fill those cartons of milk, and check out a juice bar factory.

30 min

25

Tropical

Marc Summers tastes the tropics. Find out the juicy details of Mauna La'i and learn the history behind Toucan Sam. See how a plantain chips are made, visit the topicana factory and see how trail mix gets a tropical twist.

30 min

26

EZ Bake

Join Marc Summers in this episode devoted entirely to this landmark toy for budding chefs. Follow the origins from its original prototype to the Queasy-Bake Oven, designed with boys in mind. And, take a peek at the latest version of the Easy-Bake.

30 min