Ep 24. Fruity Snacks

Unwrapped: Fruity Snacks (Season 1, Episode 24)

Unwrapped takes a dive into the sweet and tart world of fruity snacks in this episode. From candy to fruit leather, this episode uncovers the inside scoop on how these snackable treats are made.

First up, host Marc Summers checks out Hi-Chew, a popular Japanese candy that has made its way to the United States. He visits the factory where these chewy fruit sweets are produced. He discovers that the candy is made using a unique process that involves layering flavors and colors to create the signature taste and texture.

Next, Marc visits the factory where Welch's Fruit Snacks are made. These tasty treats are made with real fruit juice and comes in a variety of flavors. Marc learns that the manufacturing process starts by creating a puree of the fruit, which then goes through a drying process to create the snackable format.

Third on the list, Marc travels to the home of Stretch Island Fruit Co., where he learns about the process of making fruit leather. Made using real fruit puree, the fruit leather comes in a variety of flavors and is a portable and non-perishable snack option. Marc discovers that the process of making fruit leather involves spreading out the fruit puree on trays and drying it out for several hours.

In this episode, viewers also get to see how Fruit by the Foot, a popular fruit roll-up snack, is made. Marc visits the factory and shows off the production process, which involves spreading the fruit puree onto long sheets, drying it out, and finally, rolling it up into the signature snack we all know and love.

Finally, Marc goes to see how one of the most well-known fruity snacks of all time, Fruit Gushers, are made. At the factory, he discovers how the company manages to achieve the famous gooey center that is the hallmark of Fruit Gushers. He also learns about the flavors and manufacturing techniques that make these snacks so popular with kids and adults alike.

Throughout the episode, Marc immerses himself in the world of fruity snacks, trying different flavors and learning about the manufacturing process behind each snack. With Unwrapped as his guide, viewers get an inside look at how these snacks are made and why they have become such a beloved part of the American snacking landscape.