Candy making
Candy making
Candy making (pronunciation: /ˈkændi ˈmeɪkɪŋ/) is the process of preparing sweets or confectionery, which are often made from sugar.
Etymology
The term "candy" comes from the Arabic word "qandi," meaning crystallized sugar. The process of "making" is derived from the Old English "macian," meaning to produce or create.
Process
Candy making involves the cooking of sugar to high temperatures and then molding it into different shapes or combining it with other ingredients such as chocolate, nuts, fruit, or cream. The process can be divided into several stages, including:
- Dissolving: The sugar is dissolved in water to create a syrup.
- Boiling: The syrup is boiled until it reaches the desired temperature.
- Cooling: The hot syrup is allowed to cool.
- Molding: The cooled syrup is shaped into candies.
Types of Candy
There are many types of candy that can be made, including:
- Hard candy: This is made by boiling sugar syrup to a high temperature and then allowing it to cool and harden.
- Soft candy: This is made by boiling sugar syrup to a lower temperature than hard candy.
- Chewy candy: This is made by adding ingredients such as gelatin or corn syrup to the sugar syrup.
- Chocolate candy: This is made by combining sugar with cocoa beans.
Related Terms
- Confectionery: This is a broad term that includes candy and other sweet foods.
- Sugar: This is the main ingredient in most types of candy.
- Syrup: This is a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water.
- Mold: This is a container used to shape candy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Candy making
- Wikipedia's article - Candy making
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