Candy-Making Techniques and Concepts

Candy-Making Techniques and Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

Emmy attempts to make dragon's beard candy, a hand-pulled candy originating from China. She explains the process of making the syrup, cooling it, and the challenges faced during the initial attempts. After several tries, she successfully creates the candy, demonstrating the technique of twisting and pulling to achieve the desired texture. The video concludes with a tasting session, highlighting the candy's unique texture and flavor.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of Dragon's Beard Candy?

It is a baked candy.

It is a type of chocolate.

It is a hand-pulled candy.

It is a frozen dessert.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ingredient is added to the syrup to help achieve the desired texture?

Salt

Baking soda

Vinegar

Lemon juice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a candy thermometer in the syrup preparation?

To measure the weight of the syrup

To ensure the syrup reaches the correct temperature

To stir the syrup

To cool down the syrup

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson did Emmy learn from her first failed attempt?

To add more vinegar

To not discard failures as they can lead to new discoveries

To cook the syrup at a higher temperature

To use more sugar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key technique used in making Dragon's Beard Candy?

Freezing

Pulling and twisting

Frying

Baking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many strands does Emmy achieve in her successful attempt?

1,024

16,384

4,096

8,192

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the texture of the Dragon's Beard Candy described as?

Crunchy and hard

Soft and chewy

Melt-in-your-mouth with a slight chew

Sticky and gooey

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