The science of sweets
Willy Wonka. Milton Hershey. Forrest Mars. John Cadbury. Factual or fictional, the great names in the history of candy making all share one thing: they were experimenters and innovators. Now you can experiment with the art of making candy, and learn the science behind how it forms and why it tastes so good. Inside this giant chocolate bar-shaped box is a scientific candy wonderland including the special tools and recipes you need to make candy. Use the plastic and metal molds, shape cutters, candy thermometer, spatula, dipping fork and various other tools to form and coat your candies. Finish them with foils, paper cups, sticks and wrappers. The 48-page illustrated book provides instructions, recipes and scientific explanations. This kit does not contain any food items. Ingredients must be purchased separately, giving you control over the ingredients you use. Ages 10 and up.
Packaged to look like a tempting bar of chocolate, the Candy Factory kit from Thames & Kosmos is hard to pass up. Though the main activity of the kit is making candy, the 48-page illustrated manual explains the biology of taste and the chemistry of crystal formation, and provides history and facts about the candy industry. The importance of knowing what goes into your food, or candy in this case, is an important issue and even this light-hearted kit teaches children about nutrition and proper eating habits.
• make hard candy, lollipops, chocolates, caramels, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, gum drops, marshmallows, licorice, marzipan, pralines, peppermint patties, and more
• learn the chemistry of crystals and the biology of taste
• read about popular candies and the candy industry
• explore the origins of chocolate and sugar
• make a chocolate ladybug for good luck
Contents:
32-page Manual
25 Recipes
Plastic and metal molds
Shape cutters
Candy thermometer
Spatula
Dipping fork
Various other tools to form and coat your candies
Wrappers, foils, paper cups, and sticks to make dozens of sweet treats
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