Candy

 

 Candy

1. Introductory section on Candy

Candies – A brief background

Word “candy” in etymological perspectives

Candy as one of the cultural elements

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2. Trends in the Pursuit of Candy

Foods for the sweet-toothed: brought sugar, honey, fruits, nuts

Sweets in ancient society (Egypt, Greece, Rome)

Candies and its outside sugar from sweets

Confectionaries during the dark periods and during the renaissance in Europe.

Trends in the candy business in the 19th century and the emergence of confectionery manufacturing in factories.

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Candy Classification 

Confections containing Chocolate (Truffles, Chocolate Bars, Bonbon etc.)

Sucking sweets (Lollipops, Rock Candy)

Sticky chewy sweets (Gummy bears, Taffy, Marshmallows)

Licorice and its Exclusiveness

Sugary shells (M&Ms, Jordan Almonds)

Junk candy (Pop Rocks, Candy Necklace)

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4. Production of Candy

Raw Materials Sugar, Flavors, Color

Laboratory Services Technology and Equipment HOATING, CARAMEL,S AUCE, CRYSTALLISATION

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CANDY MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

CANDY HANDMADE VERSUS MACHINE MADE

Obstacles in manufacturing confectionery products (heat, stability of flavoring)

5. Importance of Culture and Custom

Candies associated with cultural events and celebrations (Halloween, Diwali, Christmas) 

Area based local confectionery (Turkish delight, french nut turron, cajeta from Mexico) 

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Importance of sweets in local customs and practices 

Sweets and the related mythology or myths of people 

6. Common Candy Brands and Their Representations 

Unveiling the history of big confectionery manufacturers (Hershey's, Mars, Nestle, and Ferrero) 

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Time defining famous candies (for example, Tootsie Rolls, Pez Basket, Skittles the Rainbow) 

Why some sweet treats turn out to be "cult". 

Candy industry advertising and brand development

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7. Health, Nutrition, and Controversies

Nutritional value of popular sweets

Associating the excess consumption of sugar with various health complications

Ways to produce candy that are healthier (i.e. sugar free, organic, etc.)

Issues regarding the use of food dyes, flavorings, and preservatives

The carbon footprint of the production of candy

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8. Candy and Modern Trends 

Growth of boutique or high-end candies

Vegan, organic and ethically sourced confectionary products

Effect of media on candy trends eg. TikTok challenges

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Candy markets around the world and their inter-cultural interaction

9. Conclusion

Consideration of the societal function of sweets.

The prospects of confectionary and the contemporary nutrition regimes.

Final remarks on the sweetness both nostalgically and sensually.

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