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 ...

(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 ...

Turns out Halloween's most controversial candy is a masterclass in sugar science and sensory confusion. Candy corn may taste like pure sugar and nostalgia, but there's real science behind why people ...

The University of Wisconsin Department of Food Science wrapped up its two-week Confectionery Technology Course, affectionately known as “Candy School,” Friday, Aug. 2. The course was established in ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s Halloween. You’ve just ...

How Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business, Sprinkk,. How Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business, Sprinkk, that helps others create candy. A ...