The Secrets Behind Candy Corn Production

What are the three colors of candy corn?

• Yellow, Orange, White

• Black, White, Yellow

• Red, Green, Blue

• Pink, Purple, White

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What is the secret ingredient that makes candy corn fluffy?

• Butter

• Marshmallow

• Sugar

• Honey

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Who invented candy corn?

• Bill Kelly

• Tom Wolf

• George Roner

• John Smith

In what year did the Golet company start making candy corn?

• 1900

• 1898

• 1950

• 1920

What is the initial mixture called in candy corn production?

• Slurry

• Paste

• Fondant

• Dough

What is added to the candy corn mixture to improve mouth feel?

• Butter

• Gelatin

• Small Crystal Fondant

• Corn Syrup

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How is the triangular shape of candy corn formed?

• Stamped out like coins

• Molded in silicone trays

• Deposited into dry starch in wooden trays

• Cut from a large block

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What is the term used by candy makers to describe the thickness of the candy corn mixture?

• Dense

• Heavy

• Viscous

• Thick

What is the final step in candy corn production?

• Cooling

• Polishing with edible wax and glaze

• Packaging

• Cutting

How long does it take to complete all production steps for candy corn?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 to 5 days