Crackling Candy
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What it is
Crackling candy, also known as popping candy, is a confection made from a small amount of carbon dioxide and bicarbonate under pressure. When the candy dissolves in the mouth, the gas is released, creating a popping or crackling sensation.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add crackling candy for its unique sensory effect, providing a fun and surprising texture. It is often used as a topping or inclusion in a variety of sweet products, including ice cream, yogurt, popcorn, and novelty candies.
Health notes
Crackling candy is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The ingredients are typically sugar, lactose, corn syrup, and artificial flavorings. While generally considered safe in typical amounts, excessive consumption of sugary candies can contribute to health issues associated with high sugar intake. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar food additives.
Allergen info
Crackling candy is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Crackling Candy
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Kemps LLC
Strawberries & Cream Red White & Pop Ice Cream, Strawberries & Cream
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
225kcal
2.5Protein
15Fat
22.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Cotton Candy Peanuts, Popping Candy Clusters, Shortbread Chips, Yogurt Flavored Covered Raisins, Vanilla Creme Flavored Almonds, Strawberry Flavored Confection Drops Trail Mix, Cotton Candy
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
533kcal
10Protein
30Fat
56.7Carbs
Target Stores
Cotton Candy Popping Candy Clusters, Vanilla Creme-Flavored Almonds, Peanuts, Shortbread Chips, Yogurt-Flavored Covered Raisins And Strawberry-Flavored Confection Drops Trail Mix, Cotton Candy
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
500kcal
6.7Protein
26.7Fat
63.3Carbs
Target Stores
Galaxy Adventure Pretzels, Cake Batter-Flavored Glittered Confection Puffy Stars, Blue Cake-Flavored Cookies, Strawberry-Flavored Confection Drops And Cotton Candy & Lemon-Flavored Fizzy Clusters Snack Mix, Galaxy Adventure
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
464kcal
3.6Protein
17.9Fat
75Carbs
Target Stores
Summer Lemonade Roasted Salted Peanuts, Sour Strawberry-Flavored Golden Raisins, Lemon-Flavored Fizzy Clusters, Strawberry-Flavored Confectionary Chips, Lemonade-Flavored Seasoned Cashews And Lemon-Flavored Dried Apples Trail Mix, Summer Lemonade
519kcal
11.1Protein
29.6Fat
51.9Carbs