National Candy Day

What is National Candy Day?

On November 4th, we celebrate National Candy Day. Candy has a long history of capturing our attention with its vibrant colors and delectable tastes. Additionally, they come in a range of unique sizes and forms.

The History of Candy

Middle English originally used the term candy in the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old French cucre candi, which is derived from the Persian Qand and Gandhi, both of which mean cane sugar.

The word "candy" is used in a wide sense. Candy includes candy bars, chocolates, licorice, sour candies, salty candies, tart candies, hard candies, taffies, gumdrops, and marshmallows.

However, since sugar was not always accessible, the earliest sweets were created using honey. Candymakers use honey to cover fruits and flowers. This technique preserved flowers and nuts or transformed them into candies. Today, we continue to make these confections, although they are more often than not used as a garnish.

Candy was originally used as a medication to soothe the digestive system or to chill a sore throat. Candy, when mixed with spices and sugar, was only found in the purses and meals of the affluent at the time.

By the 18th century, the candy had probably arrived in America from Britain and France. At the time, humans produced the simplest kind of candy — rock candy – from crystallized sugar. However, even the most basic type of sugar was seen as a luxury item, accessible exclusively to the affluent.

Since 1979, the globe has produced more sugar than can be sold, lowering the price and making it more accessible.

Revolution Industrial

Numerous advancements made sugar more accessible throughout the industrial revolution. By the 1830s, markets were opened, and the confectionery industry had undergone a dramatic transformation. Not only was the price of candy reduced, but penny candies were marketed specifically to children.

1847 – The candy press is invented, allowing for the simultaneous production of various forms and sizes of sweets.

1851 – Confectioners introduce the use of a rotating steam pan to aid in the boiling of sugar.

In America, the two most popular candies have been:

M & M'S - M&M's are milk chocolate droplets covered in a bright candy coating. Following the Spanish Civil War, Forrest Mars, Sr., and William Murrie created M&M's. They inscribed the new sweet with their surnames' initials. They introduced the sweets in 1941 and distributed them to American troops fighting in the Second World War.

Peanut Butter Cups by Reese's - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are spherical chocolate discs filled with a delicious, creamy peanut butter filling. In 1928, Hershey's introduced the famous cups.

How To Participate In #NationalCandyDay?

You should be allowed to enjoy this day four days following Halloween. Either you have leftover candy or you can steal some from your child's stockpile. Additionally, you may scan the sales of Halloween candy at your neighborhood shops. Alternatively, ask some friends to join you in enjoying their favorite candies! While you're at it, don't forget to include the hashtag #NationalCandyDay while posting on social media.

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