June Candy: What are POP ROCKS??

June Candy: What are POP ROCKS??

POP ROCKS® are small pieces of hard candy that have been gasified with carbon dioxide under super-atmospheric pressure. When these gasified sugar granules come in contact with moisture, in someone’s mouth or in a liquid, the gas retained inside the carbon dioxide bubbles is released, causing its characteristic popping sensation as well as crackling and fizzing…

May Candy of the Month

May Candy of the Month

The historical origins of the chocolate covered raisin and chocolate covered peanuts are unknown. However, most early references tend to originate from the Germanic-speaking regions of Europe. A popular folk tale mentions “kleine Schokokugeln” (little chocolate balls). Raisinets are the number one largest selling candy in United States history. Raisinets were introduced in the United States in…

April Candy of the Month

April Candy of the Month

Spring is in the air. Peeps are everywhere! Peeps are produced by Just Born, a candy manufacturer founded in Bethlehem, PA, by Russian immigrant Sam Born. In 1953, Just Born acquired the Rodda Candy Company and its marshmallow chick line, and replaced the painstaking process of hand-forming the chicks with mass production.  When founder Sam Born would…

Touch the Moon is a Youngstown Gem

Touch the Moon is a Youngstown Gem

Touch the Moon Candy Saloon is a candy-lover’s haven. Old-time candy, childhood favorites and new discoveries are in the tiny shop on South Phelps. Bubble gum in every flavor, giant Pixy Stix, Super Rope licorice and all sorts of retro candy are available. Thirsty? Grab a soda from the cooler. Choose from Tahitian Treat, Big…