Candy Key Terms

Understand terms used in the candy making process

When you are selling candy, being knowledgeable about the terms used during the candy-making process can help you explain the process to your customers in an easy-to-understand way. Generally, customers want to buy products from knowledgeable vendors.

Fully understanding terms associated with candy enables you to show your knowledge to your customers. However, it also enables you to purchase products from the best possible vendors, as you will know what questions to ask when inquiring about the candy.

 

Candy thermometer

A candy thermometer is a high temperature glass and mercury thermometer used to measure candy syrup temperatures.
Try: WiseGeek offers an in depth explanation of candy thermometers, including how they work.

Temperature stage

When cooking candy, water in the candy evaporates as it is heated. This evaporation leads to a change in consistency of the candy. These changes are called temperature stages.
Try: What's Cooking America offers information about the temperature stages of candy making, including the specifications of each stage.

Temper

Tempering is the process of making the coating on chocolate shiny and hard. This is done by slowly heating the chocolate, which causes a chemical reaction with the cocoa butter.
Try: Jacques Torres offers information about tempering chocolates.

Conching

Conching chocolate takes place toward the end of the manufacturing process. This is the step in which the chocolate is smoothed by kneading it. The flavor is also enhanced during this step.
Try: Flyer Chocolate offers a detailed explanation of the candy making process.

Fun size, miniatures

Fun size candy, also sometimes referred to as miniatures, are pint sized servings of a particular candy. The most popular brands of candy and candy bars are all available in miniature sizes.
Try: See examples of fun size and miniature candy at Metro Candy & Nut.

All Candy Expo

The All Candy Expo is an annual trade show designed to give candy retailers access to the premiere confectionery and snack manufacturers across the globe.
Try: The National Confectioners Association offers details about the All Candy Expo on its website.

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