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- Candy Floss vs Cotton Candy • What’s the Difference
Candy Floss and Cotton Candy. These two terms are widely used and often seen in popular culture. Perhaps you’ve seen reference to one or the other in a movie, maybe even on a sign. But what are the differences between them, exactly? Let’s find out! … - Candy Leaves A Sour Aftertaste• This May Surprise You! •Before we go any further, I need to ask you a simple question. Does this ‘sour aftertaste’ come after you have eaten sour candy? If the answer is yes, goodbye, and I’ll see you when you have your next candy query. But if the answer …
- Is Ice Cream Candy? • This May Surprise You! •Ice cream! You scream! We all scream! And then some miserable party pooper at the back screams, ‘it’s not even candy!’ Wow. Who let this guy in? Nevertheless, he does raise an interesting point. We’re now all wondering, ‘is he right? Is ice cream even …
- Is Gum Candy? • This May Surprise You! •Chewing gum or bubblegum. It’s often kept with the candy at the store. But there’s something about it, isn’t there? It doesn’t quite feel or seem to be the same as other types of candy. Naturally, it makes us question if we should even classify …
- Are Marshmallows Considered Candy? • Surely Not?! •Marshmallows are certainly a unique food. I mean, I can’t think of anything that has a texture comparable to them. Anything that tastes the way they do. Anything that melts so wonderfully when held above a campfire. But they have to fit into a food …
- Best Sour Lemon Hard CandyFor decades now, and I mean decades, candy lovers have enjoyed the wonderful delights of sour lemon hard candy. I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about the taste and texture of sour lemon hard candy that makes it feel as though they’re …
- Can Expired Chocolate Make You Sick?There’s nothing worse. You reach for a bar of chocolate you have been saving only to find that it’s expired. Naturally, with something as delicious as chocolate, it makes us question if we can eat it anyway. Is there any harm in doing so? Will …
- Can Expired Skittles Make You Sick?I’ve been there. Trust me. You’re there, sitting at home. It’s late, and the stores have closed. All of a sudden, your mind reminds you of the glorious delights that are Skittles. You need some right now. You can’t wait for tomorrow; you want to …
- Can Expired M&Ms Make You Sick?M&Ms. The world famous multi-colored shelled buttons of delicious chocolate. When aren’t these good to eat? You can eat them in the evening, in the morning, or any time of the day. And any time of the year. But nothing lasts forever, you know. Candy …
- What Is The Sour Patch Kids Mystery Flavor?Are you a big fan of the Sour Patch Kids Mystery flavor? But are you still trying to figure out what it is? Can’t quite put your finger, or should I say tongue/taste buds, on what it is? Well, you’ll be pleased you stopped by. …
- Best Candy For Candy Buffet • 8 You Have To Have! •Is there anything better than candy? Yes! More candy! And that’s exactly what a candy buffet is…although there’s a bit more to it than that! A candy buffet isn’t just a load of candy thrown together. It’s actually a purposefully designed and elegant display of …
- Best Candy For Hiking • 5 That You Must Have With YouSo, you’re going for a hike, hey? Good for you, is what I’ll say. Hiking is a great form of exercise, and you get to be connected with nature. But because hiking requires energy, it can be tiring. This means you’ll need to get extra …
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Hello. I’m Matthew. A passionate candy enthusiast with a massive sweet tooth.
I am the founder of Sugar Stand.
I decided to create this site to share all that I learn about the various different types of sweet treats and confectionary.