Candy brings joy, smiles, and satisfaction to all who indulge in the sweet stuff. However, the joyful world of candy is not without a few myths, many of which we believed as children. As an adult, however, it is time you knew the truth. Candy makes children bounce off the walls Adults and children alike… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Candy Facts
What to Do with All of that Leftover Halloween Candy
It’s tempting… keeping all of the Halloween candy that your child acquires. The sugary treats are addicting and if it’s in the house, there will be no problem eating the whole haul yourself. However, there are a few reasons to cutback on the Halloween candy. For starters, we’re sure you don’t want your child to… Read more »
Why Do Some People Love Spicy Flavors and Others Can’t Stand Them?
A measure of spiciness, SHU, or Scoville Heat Units, indicate a pepper’s concentration of capsaicin, the chemical responsible for giving peppers their spicy sensation. Currently, the pepper with the highest level of SHU is the Carolina Reaper, ranked as the world’s hottest pepper at an average of 1,641,000 SHU, making it nearly 200 times hotter… Read more »
Five Ways Lollipops are Good for Your Health
In a time where green juices and happy hour yoga sessions are all the rage, it seems infeasible to imagine a healthy lifestyle that includes candy. But what would you say if we told you that lollipops are actually good for your health? It’s not a dream– here are a few ways lollipops are good… Read more »
Understanding the Difference Between Snack and Treat
It’s 3 p.m., and your belly is starting to rumble. You need something to get you through the afternoon. What will it be, a snack or a treat? “Wait,” you might say. Aren’t those the same thing? Well, not exactly. Read on to learn the difference between a snack and a treat! A snack is… Read more »
What You May Not Know About Lollipops
There are a few things we all know about lollipops. They’re a hard candy, served on top of a stick. They come in all different shapes and sizes. And, of course, they’re really tasty. But there are a few facts out there about lollipops that many people do not know, about their origin, celebration, and… Read more »
Fundraising Tips for Selling Lollipops
If your school, sports league, church group, or other organization is in the process of setting up a fundraiser, you should consider selling candy as part of it. Just about everyone loves eating candy, so you shouldn’t have any problem unloading it and raking in lots of fundraising money for your cause. Lollipop fundraisers we… Read more »
Why We Associate Sweets with Valentine’s Day
You may be surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day is a centuries-old holiday that had nothing to do with candy or flowers – at first. The holiday has changed significantly since it got its start, and now we associate it with those sweet gifts that make a certain someone feel special. Let’s take a look… Read more »
The Benefits of Candy Consumption (Yes, there are Benefits!)
Most people enjoy eating candy because it tastes great. But did you know that there are a lot of benefits that come along with eating candy beyond just that? For example, eating candy that’s very chewy, like chewing gum, has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve your mood overall. Check out some of… Read more »
What Does Sour Candy do to our Taste Buds?
The super sour sensation that makes our mouths feel like they are going to bolt from our faces is the product of simple science. The same chemical ingredients that give fruits like lemons and lime their natural kick are also the ingredients causing the sour explosion in candies like our Sour Mania Lollipops, and they… Read more »