Airheads (candy)

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/airheads--candy-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Airheads (candy)?August 7, 1985
2. What is the brand name?Airheads
3. What is the parent company?Perfetti Van Melle
4. What are Airheads candy?Airheads are chewy, fruity taffy strips that come in bright colors and many flavors. They were first sold in 1985 and are made from sugar, corn syrup, and fats that are stretched to give them a soft, pliable texture.
5. Why do Airheads taste so chewy and not sticky?The candy is made by heating the sugar mixture, then stretching and pulling it to add air and align the sugar crystals. This process gives Airheads their chewy, flat shape without being too sticky.

Confectionery: Sweets and chocolates; the industry that produces them.
Taffy: A type of candy characterized by its chewy, elastic texture, typically made from sugar, corn syrup, and fats.
Demographic: A particular section of a population, often defined by age, income, or other characteristics.
Brand Recognition: The extent to which consumers are aware of and can identify a particular brand.