The Science of Candy Hearts
True or False: Candy hearts are made of sugar-based ingredients.
What is true?
A classic candy heart message that has lasted over a century.
What is “Be Mine”?
When Necco disappeared in 2019, this happened to demand for candy hearts.
What is it increased?
The original texture of candy hearts was best described as this.
What is chalky?
A modern phrase added to hearts in the 2000s.
What is “Tweet Me”?
The company that revived Sweethearts after Necco shut down.
What is Spangler Candy?
Necco Wafers and candy hearts share this common feature.
What is their pressed, stamped production method?
True or False: “Chill Out” was one of the phrases suggested by customers.
What is true?
Many companies now make similar candies in different flavors and colors. What are these called?
What are conversation hearts?
The Industrial Revolution helped mass-produce candy because of this key advancement.
What is mechanization/machines?
A candy heart message from the 1990s referencing the internet.
What is “E-Mail Me”?
A major difference between Necco’s original hearts and those made by competitors.
What is the taste/texture?
The reason why candy hearts had to be made in molds instead of being stamped.
What is to speed up production and lower costs?
A phrase in Spanish that appeared on candy hearts.
What is “Te Amo” or “Mi Novia”?
The reason competitors were able to fill the gap left by Necco’s disappearance.
What is they already had production lines making similar candies?