Peeps: Love Them Or Hate Them?

The video discusses the return of controversial candies, focusing on Peeps. It investigates the ingredients used in Peeps, highlighting common ones like sugar and corn syrup, and unusual ones like carnauba wax. The video explains that carnauba wax is food-grade and plant-based. It also shares fun facts about Peeps production, noting that 2 billion are made annually, enough to circle the Earth 2.5 times.

What is the main reason Peeps candy is considered controversial?

• They are expensive to produce.

• They are either loved or hated by people.

• They are made with rare ingredients.

• They are only available during certain seasons.

Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient in Peeps?

• Corn syrup

• Carnauba wax

• Potassium sorbate

• Sugar

What is carnauba wax primarily used for in Peeps?

• To add flavor

• To give a glossy sheen

• To enhance sweetness

• To preserve freshness

How is carnauba wax described in relation to beeswax?

• Less natural

• More expensive

• Less effective

• Comparable

Approximately how many Peeps candies are produced each year?

• 4 billion

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion