Sweets & Snacks make food interesting. Read how chocolate works, how ice cream works and even why Krispy Kreme doughnuts are absolutely irresistible.
In an age of health-conscious consumers, low-carb diets and bottled water, one snack has stood the test of time. Twinkies are an icon of junk-food snacks and guilty pleasures, nutritionally worthless yet irresistibly yummy. See more »
Did you know that the average person in the United States eats 10 pounds of chocolate every year? How are cocoa beans transported from tree to table to become the decadent treat we know and love?
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It's your favorite, sticky-sweet treat at a carnival, but do you know how cotton candy is actually made? Read this article to find out how they make this delicious food.
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Fortune cookies are one of those things that entertain and amuse almost everyone, but how are fortune cookies made? Learn about it in this article.
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I've got three questions: What is a marshmallow? How do they make marshmallows? And why do they call them "marshmallows"?
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Although it's fairly easy to make at home or pick up at your local grocery store, ice cream is actually a very complex substance. Learn what goes into ice cream, how it's made and who invented it.
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If you've ever tasted a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, you know there's something special to these melt-in-your-mouth treats. How do they make a doughnut that's crispy outside yet soft inside? Find out.
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The stories of evil strangers tainting Halloween candy and apples with poison, glass and razor blades have prevailed for several decades. But are they true?
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Whether it's providing us with a quick dose of energy or satisfying a sweet tooth, we love sugar. But is sugar a good fuel for us and our cars?
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In an age of health-conscious consumers, low-carb diets and bottled water, one snack has stood the test of time. Twinkies are an icon of junk-food snacks and guilty pleasures, nutritionally worthless yet irresistibly yummy.
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If your sweet tooth is aching, what are you likely to reach for? Ice cream, cheese cake, any cake -- there are so many ways to get your fix.
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Jell-O is a popular dessert in many households across America but what is it made from? Learn about Jell-O and Jell-O contents in this article.
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Every Halloween, bags of triangle-shaped, yellow, orange and white candies fill trick-or-treat bags all over the country -- candy corn. But what exactly is candy corn?
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Ever wonder what chewing gum is made of and why it doesn't dissolve in your mouth? Find out your answers in this article about chewing gum.
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You know you love the salty goodness of a potato chip, but where did the potato chip come from? Learn the history behind this salty treat.
See more »Ever wondered why a popsicle is called a quiescently frozen confection"? Confused as to what quiescently frozen confection even means? Find out your answers to these questions.
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