Ep 6. It's a Rainbow
- TV-G
- November 13, 2016
- 20 min
In Unwrapped 2.0 season 3 episode 6 titled "It's a Rainbow," host Alfonso Ribeiro explores the colorful world of food.
The episode starts with Alfonso visiting a factory that makes rainbow-colored lollipops. He then heads to an artisanal gelato shop that makes rainbow ice cream using all-natural ingredients. Next, Alfonso visits a company that produces colorful cotton candy sticks in different flavors.
In the next segment, Alfonso visits a candy factory that produces rainbow-colored candy bars. He also shows how candy corns are made and how they are colored differently for Halloween and Christmas.
After satisfying his sweet tooth, Alfonso moves on to explore colorful savory foods. He visits a company that makes rainbow-colored pasta using natural ingredients like spinach, carrots, and beets. He then visits a company that produces colorful tortilla chips and a restaurant that serves rainbow-colored sushi.
Alfonso also explores the science behind the colors in food and visits a lab that specializes in food coloring and flavorings. He meets with a food scientist who explains how natural dyes are extracted from fruits and vegetables for use in food products.
In the last segment, Alfonso shows how to make a colorful and healthy salad with ingredients like Greek yogurt, rainbow quinoa, and various vegetables. He also shares a recipe for a rainbow smoothie that uses frozen fruits and veggies.
Throughout the episode, Alfonso provides interesting facts and trivia about the history and manufacturing processes of the colorful foods. He also tries the different foods and gives his honest opinion on their taste and texture.
Overall, "It's a Rainbow" is a fun and educational episode that showcases the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into making colorful foods.