Candy Canes and their Amazing Facts

Candies are one of the most relished foods that have governed our childhood and rule the hearts of all age groups. Infact, they are most popular during Christmas and Halloween. When it comes to getting the best candies, there is no match for the candies manufactured by Kiwi Foods. They are the largest bomb blast candy manufacturer in India. They have great varieties of candies such as bomb blast candy, love candy, pop fizz etc. One most popular variety of these candies are Candy Canes. Let's explore some interesting facts about the same.

What are Candy Canes?

If we try to define candy cane, we can say it is a cane shaped hard candy stick. They now come in many different bright colours and yummy flavors.

History of Candy Canes:-

Have you ever wondered where did these delicious little treats come from? Flipping through the history of these candy canes, we can see that they are white with red stripes and have a flavor of peppermint. The first candy canes were made up of sugar and had the appearance of simple white sticks. They did not have any hooked canes.

No one actually knows who started making these yummy treats. But, by the mid 1600s they were widespread all across Europe. The amazing hook shape that we all see nowadays started appearing somewhere in the late 1670s. According to tales doing rounds, a German church choir director gave this shape to resemble a shepherd's crook. He then started to distribute these in his church.

With the passage of time, these started appearing as a decoration object for the Christmas tree. It came handy as it could be used for hanging on the branches. But even during these ages it lacked coloring. The now popular red stripes appeared post 1900s. It was during the early 1900s only that the peppermint flavor started getting added.

How are Candy Canes made?

The manufacturing process of candy canes is as old as it's history. It starts by cooking together a batch of sugar, water and corn syrup. Next, a mix of starch and flavoring goes into the preparation. These two are now binded together.

Next to distribute the flavoring uniformly in the entire batch, a machine containing plunger is used. Following this the candy is stretched along the metal posts. This turns the candies white and it now looks like a cylindrical mould.

Next they combine the red coloured cylindrical mould of candy with the white mould. It then undergoes a batch roller. This then travels between wheels that further slim it down. It is then cut with a chain of knives to cut the right size.

Amazing facts about Candy Canes:-

Our favourite candy canes comes with a one of the most interesting facts such as:-

● The first known patent for the candy canes came from Chicago.

● The Bunt Brothers were the first to file the earliest patent for candy cane machines in the 1920s.

● The first candy cane makers were Bob's candies in the 1950s.

● Candy Canes have reached a production level of 1.76 billion per year.

● They are the no.1 non chocolate candies worldwide.

● The largest candy (51 feet) cane was created in Switzerland.

● National Candy Cane day is observed on 26th December globally.

● Yippee….Candy canes contain only 50 calories and have no fat or cholesterol.

How to use leftover candy canes:-

Candy canes are not only amazing originally, but their leftovers also make great treats. There is an amazing way of using the leftover amazing candy canes.

All you need to do is put them in a ziplock bag and crush them. Now, you can take them and use them as sprinklers on chocolates, brownies, cup cakes, fermented tea or coffee, ice cream, frosted cookies etc.

Conclusion:-

Candy canes are an amazing confectionery item and are liked by age and groups of all kinds. When it comes to the consumption, it has no cholesterol and sugar and hence is considered safe to consume.It comes in various different sizes and colours.