OF CONFECTIONERY. TO SUPPORTER IS COMBINING SWEET WITH SCIENCE. AND INSIDE HER LAB, JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PRECISION IS KEY. CANDY IS MORE COMPLICATED THAN A LOT OF FOOD MATERIALS. JUST BECAUSE OF ALL OF ...

From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images It’s Halloween.

When it comes to making holiday candy, K-State Research and Extension food scientist Karen Blakeslee says it’s a cooking process that usually turns into a science experiment. “Really, any kind of ...

Candy canes are a holiday staple with roots dating back to the 1600s. The story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, gave children these sugary sticks shaped like a shepherd’s ...

(THE CONVERSATION) It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, those gummy ...

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - Who thought STEAM education could be so sweet? A new online video series encourages kids to conduct science experiments with candy using items they have around the house. The ...

Clad in a white lab coat, scientist Katie Teh squirts syrupy red liquid into quarter size molds on a large metal tray. Her previous effort led to a product that was too soft. So she altered the ...

(Mass Appeal) – Next Monday is Valentine’s Day and with that comes candy. Lots of candy. And if you are looking for a fun teaching moment with your kids that involves candy, then you’re in luck ...

Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it. People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists, weigh less and have a lower body mass index (BMI) than ...