Where do the candy ingredients come from?
Choclate
Coco Beans
Chocolate growing conditions
a hot, humid, and shaded environment
What is made from coco beans
Choclates
Where are coco beans made?
By the equator
How many coco beans makes a pound
400 coco bean = pound of chocolate
Where do mints come from?
Europe, Asia, and Austrlia
What's mints growing conditions?
moist, well-draining, and rich soil, tolerating full sun to partial shade and temperatures between 55-70 F
What are mints made of?
a combination of sweeteners like sugar or sugar substitutes, binders such as gum arabic or gelatin, and flavorings like peppermint or spearmint oil
Where is mint produced?
temperate regions worldwide
Why did ancient Egyptians considered pepperment so valvueable?
ancient Egyptians considered peppermint so valuable that they buried it with pharaohs to bring wealth to the afterlife
where does cinnamon come from?
the inner bark of trees from the Cinnamomum genus, and is native to tropical regions like Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia
Hows cinnamon grown?
from the inner bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus
Common products made from cinnamon?
baked goods like cinnamon rolls and apple pie, various desserts, and spiced beverages such as hot chocolate and chai tea
What is cinnamon made of?
sugar, corn syrup, and water
how much did the roman emperor burn at his wifes funeral?
it was once so valuable that a Roman Emperor supposedly burned a year's supply of it at his wife's funeral
Where do Nuts come from?
Most nuts come from trees or bushes, but some, like peanuts, grow underground
Where are nuts grown?
Nuts grow all over the world
What are common products from nuts?
baked goods like cakes and crackers, confectionery such as chocolate and nougat, and savory items like nut butters, sauces, and salad dressings
Where are nuts made?
specific factories in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
when was nuts first used as candy?
their use dates back to ancient Persia
Where does suagr come from?
sugarcane and sugar beets
Where is sugar cane grown?
tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with the top producers including Brazil, India, China, and Thailand
What are common products made from suagr?
baked goods, candies, and sweetened beverages, as well as condiments, syrups, and other processed products
Where is suagr made?
tropical and subtropical climates like Brazil, India, and the U.S. states of Florida and Louisiana
Was suagr once a luxury? T/F
True, Sugar was once a luxury item considered a spice, not a sweetener