Candy Corn Production Process

The video explains the production of candy corn, a popular Halloween treat. It covers the history of candy corn, its mechanized production process, and the steps involved in cooking, molding, and finalizing the candy. The process includes blending sugar and corn syrup, using the Mosetta cooking technique, adding fondant and colors, and molding the candy into its iconic shape. Finally, the candy is cured, polished, and packaged, ready for Halloween celebrations.

What is the annual production of candy corn at the Bronx factory?

• Four billion kernels

• Two billion kernels

• One billion kernels

• Three billion kernels

In which decade was candy corn invented?

• 1880s

• 1900s

• 1870s

• 1890s

What was considered revolutionary about candy corn when it was first invented?

• Its packaging

• Its tri-color design

• Its size

• Its flavor

What is the first step in the candy corn cooking process?

• Blending sugar and corn syrup

• Polishing the candy

• Molding the candy

• Adding color

What ingredient is combined with sugar and gelatin to create candy corn's structure?

• Egg whites

• Butter

• Air

• Milk

What is the purpose of the Mosetta cooking process?

• To add color

• To create a fluffy solid

• To package the candy

• To mold the candy

What is added to the candy corn mixture to form its signature layers?

• Marshmallow

• Caramel

• Fondant

• Chocolate

How long do the liquid candy corn kernels cure before they are polished?

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

What is the final step in the candy corn production process?

• Polishing and packaging

• Adding gelatin

• Blending sugar

• Molding the candy

What is the main ingredient used to create the candy corn's body and structure?

• Meringue

• Corn syrup

• Gelatin

• Fondant