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Candy is mostly made of sugar and corn syrup, but it also contains salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food colorings, gelatin and confectioner's glaze. Confectioner's glaze, also known as shellac, is made from lac-resin, a bug secretion.
It's actually just a scientific process called “chocolate bloom”. There are two types of this bloom: sugar bloom and fat bloom. Sugar bloom happens when moisture comes in contact with the chocolate - it dissolves the sugar crystals on the chocolate's surface, leaving a white, powdery look.
The idea of candy began by the caveman who ate honey. The first candy was used by the Ancient Egyptians for cult purposes. In ancient times, Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese made candies with fruits and nuts that caramelized with honey. The two oldest candy types are licorice and ginger.
When chocolate is kept at a consistent temperature below 70°F (ideally between 65 and 68°F), and at a humidity of less than 55%, the emulsion of cocoa solids and cocoa butter will stay stable for months.
Fat bloom happens when cocoa butter migrates to the surface of the chocolate "due to heat, light exposure or improper handling," Vishnefske said. Fat bloom appears as a white sheen or blotchy white spots.
It's actually just a scientific process called “chocolate bloom”. There are two types of this bloom: sugar bloom and fat bloom. Sugar bloom happens when moisture comes in contact with the chocolate - it dissolves the sugar crystals on the chocolate's surface, leaving a white, powdery look.
The best way to avoid chocolate bloom is to follow proper storage guidelines. Store chocolate in a cool, dark and dry place with low humidity. As an added layer of protection, Floyd recommends wrapping chocolate tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container or bag to keep moisture out.
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