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/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. What is the primary sugar sources?Sugarcane and sugar beets
2. What is the global confectionery market value?Billions of dollars annually
3. What is candy made from?Candy is mainly made from sugar and water. Sometimes people add honey, corn syrup, or other sweeteners to keep it smooth. A little acid can also be added to make it taste sour.
4. How does candy change when it gets hotter?When sugar and water are heated, the water evaporates and the sugar becomes more concentrated. Different temperature ranges, called sugar stages, give candy different textures—soft, chewy, or hard.

Sucrose Crystallization: The process where sugar molecules arrange into a solid, crystalline structure, affecting candy texture.
Conching: A lengthy process of mixing and aerating chocolate to develop its smooth texture and flavor.
Pectin: A natural gelling agent derived from fruits, commonly used in gummy candies.
Invert Sugar: A mixture of glucose and fructose produced by breaking down sucrose, used to prevent crystallization.