Candy Corn Quiz

Who invented candy corn?

• George Renninger

• John Cadbury

• Milton Hershey

• Frank Mars

National Candy Corn Day is celebrated on (a)  

• October 30th
• November 1st
• October 31st
• November 5th

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the main ingredient used in the candy corn making process?

• Corn syrup

• Honey

• Maple syrup

• Molasses

How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

• 35 million pounds

• 20 million pounds

• 50 million pounds

• 10 million pounds

What is the final color added to candy corn during the traditional process?

• White

• Yellow

• Orange

• Red

What is used to make candy corn shiny and appealing?

• Sugary glaze

• Chocolate coating

• Caramel drizzle

• Honey glaze

What is the purpose of the "corn starch molding process"?

• To create candy corn pieces quickly

• To add flavor to candy corn

• To change the color of candy corn

• To package candy corn

It takes (a)   for candy corn to harden in the molds.

• 24 hours
• 12 hours
• 48 hours
• 6 hours

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

What is the approximate number of individual candy corn kernels produced each year?

• 9 billion

• 5 billion

• 12 billion

• 7 billion

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

What was the original time period when candy corn was sold?

• March to November

• January to June

• September to December

• May to October

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5