🍬Candy corn's shape was inspired by the agrarian society in the late 1800s.
🌽Each candy corn piece is stacked with layers of white, orange, and yellow colored sugar.
👨🍳The secret ingredient that gives candy corn its unique texture is marshmallow.
🔢Over 1300 candy corn pieces are produced per tray, with production speed of 25 boards per minute.
🌈The colors of candy corn are subtly representative of the colors of corn kernels.
Who invented candy corn?
—Candy corn was invented by George Ronninger in the late 1800s.
What is the secret ingredient in candy corn?
—The secret ingredient that gives candy corn its texture is marshmallow.
How is candy corn shaped?
—Candy corn is not stamped out, but rather deposited into cornstarch-filled wooden trays with candy corn-shaped indents.
How many candy corn pieces are produced per tray?
—Each tray holds over 1300 candy corn pieces.
What do the colors of candy corn represent?
—The colors of candy corn are representative of the colors of corn kernels, albeit more subtle.
00:03Introduction to candy corn and its distinct shape and texture.
01:04The production of candy corn starts with a wet mixture called slurry and includes a secret ingredient for texture - marshmallow.
01:36Candy corn is not stamped out but deposited into cornstarch-filled wooden trays with candy corn-shaped indents.
02:36The final step in candy corn production includes polishing the pieces with edible wax and glaze.
03:11Over 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold each Halloween.
