Unwrapped Season 4 Episode 5 Crazy Candy
- TVG
- October 27, 2003
- 20 min
Unwrapped season 4 episode 5 titled Crazy Candy takes you on a journey through the wild and wacky world of candy. Host Marc Summers travels from coast to coast to find the craziest and most unique candy creations in America.
The episode starts with a visit to the Jelly Belly factory, where we get a backstage tour of how they create their delicious and colorful beans. We learn about the science behind making jelly beans and how they come up with their unique flavor combinations.
Next up, we visit a candy store in Chicago that specializes in retro candy. From candy cigarettes to Charleston Chews, this store has it all. Marc talks to the store owners about the nostalgia factor of these classic candies and why people continue to come back for more.
Moving on from the classics, we head to San Francisco to check out a candy maker that is creating some truly unique treats. The company makes candy bars shaped like sushi rolls and Japanese bento boxes. We get a behind-the-scenes look at how they make their candy and the thought process behind their unique creations.
As if that wasn't crazy enough, Marc then visits a company in Los Angeles that makes candy sticks with real insects inside. They use a variety of bugs, from crickets to scorpions, to create their sweet treats. We learn about the process of collecting and preparing the insects for consumption and the reactions people have when trying them for the first time.
Continuing on the theme of unusual ingredients, we visit a company in New York that creates candy bars with bacon. That's right, bacon. The company uses quality ingredients to create a bacon flavored chocolate bar that has become a fan favorite.
Finally, we wrap up the episode in New Jersey where we visit a candy shop that has created a life-sized version of a 1971 Mustang made entirely out of candy. We get a behind-the-scenes look at how they constructed the car and the reactions people have when they see it for the first time.
Overall, Crazy Candy is a fun and fascinating look at the world of candy and the innovative minds behind these crazy creations. Whether you have a sweet tooth or just appreciate creativity, this episode is sure to satisfy.