Fudge

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/fudge

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 fudge made from?Fudge is made from sugar, butter, and milk. Some recipes add corn syrup or evaporated milk.
2. How does fudge get its smooth texture?Fudge is heated to about 234°F to 240°F, the soft‑ball stage. When it cools quickly and is stirred, tiny sugar crystals form, giving a smooth, creamy texture.

Confection: A sweet food item, typically made from sugar, often considered a treat or dessert.
Sugar Crystallization: The process by which sugar molecules arrange themselves into a structured, solid form, impacting texture.
Soft-Ball Stage: A temperature range in candy making (234-240°F or 112-116°C) where a syrup forms a soft, pliable ball in cold water.
Culinary Anthropology: The study of the relationship between culture and food, including how foods are prepared and consumed.