Peeps Quiz

How many calories does one serving of four yellow marshmallow bunny Peeps contain?

• 100 calories

• 110 calories

• 150 calories

• 200 calories

According to the American Heart Association, what is the recommended maximum amount of added sugar per day for women?

• 6 teaspoons

• 9 teaspoons

• 25 grams

• 100 calories

What is the Environmental Working Group's nutrition score for Peeps?

• 1

• 5

• 9

• 10

What ingredient in Peeps is derived from the buds and leaves of a Brazilian palm tree?

• Gelatin

• Corn syrup

• Carnauba wax

• Potassium sorbate

Are Peeps considered vegetarian?

• Yes

• No

• Only certain flavors

• The article does not specify

What significant event involving edible sugar sculptures took place on October 5, 1600?

• The coronation of Maria de' Medici

• The marriage of Maria de' Medici and Henry IV of France

• The invention of chocolate sprinkles

• The opening of the first candy store in New York

Who was Sam Born, and what was he known for in the candy industry?

• A French chef who created the first sugar sculpture

• A Russian Jewish immigrant who invented the chocolate bar

• A Russian Jewish immigrant known for several candy innovations

• The founder of the first candy shop in New York

Which of the following was NOT one of Sam Born's contributions to the candy industry?

• The technology to produce chocolate sprinkles

• The hard chocolate coating used for Eskimo Pies

• A machine that mechanically inserted sticks into lollipops

• The creation of the first sugar-free candy

What year did Sam Born open his own manufacturing company, Just Born?

• 1917

• 1923

• 1932

• 1953

In which year did Just Born acquire Rodda Candy Co.?

• 1917

• 1923

• 1932

• 1953