13 Jul SWEET DREAMS: A CANDY FUTURIST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER TALKS CONFECTIONS
Why are candy futurists and keynote speakers in increasing demand as of late? That’s simple: The world of confections and sweets is changing, just as many other sectors are at present. After all, shoppers are way more choosy about what they consume, and the types of flavors and ingredients they like as of late. That said, for fun, your favorite candy futurists and keynote speakers figured we’d recap some of the top tasty treats out there now in the field.
But first, some background: Candy, also known as sweets or lollies in some regions, is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, called sugar confectionery, encompasses any sweet confection, including chocolate, chewing gum, and sugar candy. Offerings here come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors, with different types popular in different countries and cultures. For instance…
Hard Candies: Solid at room temperature and dissolve slowly in the mouth. Examples include lollipops, candy canes, jawbreakers, Jolly Ranchers, and butterscotch candies.
Gummies and Jellies: Soft, chewy candies that are often fruit-flavored. Some different types include gummy bears, jelly beans, gumdrops, and wine gums.
Chocolates: A vast range of candies made from chocolate or covered in chocolate. Think bars, truffles, chocolate-covered nuts or fruits, and pralines. There are also different types of chocolate, such as dark, milk, and white chocolate.
Marshmallows: Treats made from sugar, water, and gelatin that are whipped to a spongy consistency.
Caramels and Toffees: Chewy candies made by boiling sugar and milk or cream. We’re talking caramel squares, toffee bars, and caramel-covered chocolates.
Licorice: Per candy futurists and keynote speakers, this variant is flavored with the extract of the roots of the licorice plant. It can come in forms like ropes, tubes filled with a soft center, or small pastilles.
Chewing Gum and Bubble Gum: While not always considered candy, these are sweet and often flavored with mint, fruit, or other flavors.
Mints: Typically eaten to freshen the breath and come in many forms, including hard candies, soft chews, and lozenges.
Nougat: Nougat is a type of candy made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts, whipped egg whites, and sometimes chopped fruit. It’s found in many candy bars.
Fudge: A form of sugar candy that is made by mixing and heating sugar, butter, and milk.
Mind you: Like candy futurists and keynote speakers would tell you, these categories only scratch the surface of the vast world of sweet treats. Each type comes in many variations and flavors, and many candies combine several types (like chocolate-covered caramels or nougat-filled candy bars) in one.
