Candy Wafer Production Process

Candy Wafer Production Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the production process of candy wafers, starting with the addition of flavors and colors to sugar, followed by dough preparation, stamping, cutting, drying, quality testing, and packaging. The process ensures a random assortment of flavors in each roll, with quality checks to maintain consistency. The final step involves wrapping the candy rolls with a machine that seals and twists the ends.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different flavors do the candy wafers come in?

8

7

6

5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the candy wafer production process?

Cutting the wafers

Mixing with cornstarch

Adding food coloring and flavoring

Drying the wafers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ingredient is added to the candy dough to prevent it from sticking to the equipment?

Corn syrup

Gelatin

Cornstarch

Vegetable gums

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times do the wafers pass through the dryer?

11

13

10

12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the penetrometer in the candy wafer production process?

To measure the moisture level

To check the color consistency

To test the force required to break the wafer

To ensure the correct flavor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ensures that each roll of candy has a random assortment of flavors?

Adjusting the drying time

Adding extra flavors

Using a special wrapping machine

Mixing colors together

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pieces are there in each roll of candy?

36

37

38

39

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is applied to the edge of the paper wrapping during the packaging process?

A bead of glue

A strip of tape

A layer of wax

A line of adhesive

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the candy wafer packaging process?

Filling the gaps

Sealing the edges

Cutting the paper

Twisting the ends closed