Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Step into a winter wonderland with the Food Unwrapped Christmas Special as we unwrap the secrets behind your favourite festive foods and quirky Christmas traditions!

From the juicy mysteries of raisins vs sultanas in mince pies to the spicy origins of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, this episode takes you on a global adventure. Discover how the magic happens inside Europe’s largest mince pie factory, why those iconic Christmas spices smell so nostalgic, and whether you really need to score your Brussels sprouts. We’ll even reveal the secret to getting liqueur inside chocolate and dig into the history of multi-bird roasts - are they an ancient British tradition or a modern supermarket marvel?

Join us in Lapland (just off the M4!), Sri Lanka’s spice gardens, the raisin hills of Malaga, and behind the scenes in UK kitchens and factories. Along the way, you’ll get expert insights, historical tidbits, and answers to festive food debates you never knew you needed. Whether you’re a mince pie fanatic, a sprout skeptic, or just love a good Christmas throwback, this special will leave you hungry for more.

Season 8 Episode 19

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