Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover the surprising truths behind your favorite foods, from wasabi’s real ingredients to what really goes into pet food - and which foods make you the gassiest!
In this episode of Food Unwrapped, we travel from the UK to the heart of Japan to uncover what’s really in that spicy green wasabi paste on your sushi - and why most supermarket wasabi contains so little real wasabi root. Join us as we meet traditional wasabi farmers near Mount Fuji and tour a processing factory to learn how this unique plant is grown, why it’s so expensive, and the science behind its famous fiery kick. You’ll also find out why horseradish is often mixed in, and how fresh-grated wasabi compares to the tube stuff you’re used to.
But that’s not all - we dig deep into the world of pet food, revealing the crucial differences between cat food and dog food, and why cats must have taurine in their diet while dogs don’t. Plus, we put flatulence under the microscope with food scientists, exploring which foods and drinks create the most gas and why some healthy foods are actually the biggest culprits. From grains and beans to fizzy drinks and beer, you’ll discover the science of what makes you burp and fart - and whether you really need to cut out those foods.
Packed with hands-on experiments, expert interviews, and plenty of laughs, this episode will change the way you see what’s on your plate (and in your pet’s bowl) forever.
Season 8 Episode 14
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
Discover the surprising truths behind your favorite foods, from wasabi’s real ingredients to what really goes into pet food - and which foods make you the gassiest!
In this episode of Food Unwrapped, we travel from the UK to the heart of Japan to uncover what’s really in that spicy green wasabi paste on your sushi - and why most supermarket wasabi contains so little real wasabi root. Join us as we meet traditional wasabi farmers near Mount Fuji and tour a processing factory to learn how this unique plant is grown, why it’s so expensive, and the science behind its famous fiery kick. You’ll also find out why horseradish is often mixed in, and how fresh-grated wasabi compares to the tube stuff you’re used to.
But that’s not all - we dig deep into the world of pet food, revealing the crucial differences between cat food and dog food, and why cats must have taurine in their diet while dogs don’t. Plus, we put flatulence under the microscope with food scientists, exploring which foods and drinks create the most gas and why some healthy foods are actually the biggest culprits. From grains and beans to fizzy drinks and beer, you’ll discover the science of what makes you burp and fart - and whether you really need to cut out those foods.
Packed with hands-on experiments, expert interviews, and plenty of laughs, this episode will change the way you see what’s on your plate (and in your pet’s bowl) forever.
Season 8 Episode 14
#FoodUnwrapped #FoodScience #Wasabi #PetFood #Flatulence #Taurine #HealthyEating #FoodFacts
