Ep 24. Drumroll Please
- February 25, 2016
In season 5 episode 24 of Food Factory titled "Drumroll Please", viewers will get an in-depth look at how some of their favorite snacks are made. The episode explores the production of various drum-shaped foods, from potato chips to pizza rolls.
The episode begins with a visit to a potato chip factory, where viewers are taken through the entire process of making these crispy snacks. Starting with freshly harvested potatoes, the potatoes are washed, sliced, and fried to perfection before being seasoned and packaged.
Next up is a trip to a dumpling factory, where the production of frozen pizza rolls is highlighted. The facility is shown to be a mass of machines, churning out thousands of rolls per hour. Viewers will get an understanding of the intricate process involved in crafting the perfect pizza roll, from the dough to the sauce and toppings to the final freezing process.
Moving on from pizza rolls, the show then takes viewers to a factory that specializes in producing drum-shaped foods using machine molding techniques. Expert engineers in this factory design and build new molding machines that create perfectly symmetrical and consistent drum-shaped foods, such as cereal bars and granola bars.
After exploring the mass production side of the food industry, the show then shifts gears to a more artisanal approach to drum-shaped foods. The episode features a visit to a small batch popcorn factory, where the popcorn is hand-popped, coated in caramel and other flavors, and then formed into drum-shaped balls. The attention to detail and hands-on approach in these small batch factories are showcased, highlighting the care and craftsmanship that goes into making these types of snacks.
One unique element of this episode is the showcasing of drum-shaped foods from all over the world. Foods such as Japanese dango, a traditional sweet dumpling made from rice flour; and Swedish meatballs, which are round and often served with lingonberry sauce, are highlighted. The cultural significance of these traditional snacks is explained along with their production process.
Lastly, the episode ends with a stop at a drumstick factory. Here viewers will learn how these ice cream treats are made from start to finish, including the process of coating the ice cream in chocolate and adding the iconic chocolate and nut topping.
Overall, "Drumroll Please" is an exciting and informative episode that gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of some of their favorite snacks. From mass-production to artisanal, the episode covers a wide range of drum-shaped foods, highlighting the diversity and creativity of the industry.
