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The Cotton Candy Making Machine That Made Widely Consumed Cotton Candy Possible was Co-Invented by a Dentist

September 2, 2012 Daven Hiskey

Today I found out the cotton candy making machine was co-invented by a dentist, who later became the President of the Tennessee State Dental Association. Coincidence? While candy floss / cotton candy-like spun-sugar confectioneries have been around since at least the 15th century, if not earlier, it’s only been recently that cotton candy has been something practical to make and […]

Marshmallows Were Originally Made from the Sap of the Marshmallow Plant

January 18, 2012 Samantha

Today I found out marshmallows were once made from the sap of marshmallow plants. Whether they are a hot chocolate topping treat, in the form of a sugar-coated critter, or roasting over a campfire, marshmallows are a favorite treat for many people. Marshmallows date back to as early as 2000 BC and were considered a delicacy deemed worthy only for […]

What Candy Corn is Made Of

February 22, 2011 Daven Hiskey

##EMBED## Click Here for Sources and to Learn Where the Word “Witch” Comes From Text Version Candy corn is made from sugar, corn syrup, glaze, egg whites, honey glycerin, mineral oil, wax, and salt, with coloring added. Each piece of candy corn contains about 6 calories. About 20 million pounds of candy corn is sold annually, the vast majority of […]

What Nougat Is Made Of

February 7, 2011 Daven Hiskey

Today I found out what nougat is made of. There are three main types of nougat: white nougat; brown nougat; and German nougat. White nougat is made primarily from whipping egg whites, sugar, nuts (usually almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts), and honey together. Brown nougat is made in a very similar fashion as white nougat, except generally without the egg whites […]

The Origin of M&Ms

January 14, 2011 Daven Hiskey

##EMBED## Click Here for Sources and to Learn What the M’s in M&Ms Stand For Text Version The “M&M” was modeled after a candy Forrest Mars, Sr. encountered while in Spain during the 1930s. During the Spanish civil war there, he observed soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell of tempered chocolate. This prevented the candies from melting, which […]

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Why Pop Rocks Pop

January 4, 2011 Daven Hiskey

Today I found out why Pop Rocks pop. Much like other hard sugar candies, Pop Rocks are made primarily of sugar, corn syrup, water, and artificial flavoring. It turns out, what causes it to pop when it comes in contact with the moisture and heat in your mouth is not due to any ingredient. Rather, it is due to the […]

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