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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sugar_candySugar candy - Wikipedia

    Sugar candy – large crystals of sugar produced from concentrated solutions, often called rock candy in America. Sugar candy is any candy whose primary ingredient is sugar. The main types of sugar candies are hard candies, fondants, caramels, jellies, and nougats. [1] .

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    The first candy came to America during the early 18th century from Britain and France. Only a few of the early colonists were proficient in sugar work and sugary treats were generally only enjoyed by the very wealthy. Even the simplest form of candy – rock candy, made from crystallized sugar – was considered a luxury. [14] Industrial Revolution.

  4. Mar 19, 2018 · The manufacturing of sugar began during the middle ages and at that time sugar was so expensive that only the rich could afford candy made from sugar. Cacao, from which chocolate is made, was re-discovered in 1519 by Spanish explorers in Mexico.

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  5. historyofcandy.com › the-history-of-candyThe History of Candy

    The first recorded instance of candy being made from sugar dates back to the 9th century, when Persian confectioners created a new type of candy made from boiled sugar and fruit. Over time, candy-making spread throughout the world and became an important part of many cultures.

  6. The Tudor period saw the beginnings of the trade, which would expand in the 17th Century. The West Indies was a rich source of sugar cane, where enslaved people brought over from Africa worked on...

  7. First Candy. It is believed that candy dates back to the ancient Egyptians at around 2000BC. The first ''candies'' were made from honey mixed with fruit or nuts. Sugar candy was invented by the Indians about 250AD.

  8. In 1828, Dutch chemist Coenraad Johannes van Houten invented a process to remove the bitter taste from cocoa powder, making it easier to mix with sugar and milk. This led to the creation of solid chocolate bars, which were first produced by the British company J.S. Fry & Sons in 1847.

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