Hard Candy
What is Hard Candy?
Hard candy is a type of confectionery made by boiling sugar syrup to a high temperature, then cooling it to form a solid, often brittle, mass. It typically consists of sugar, water, and flavorings, and sometimes colorings.
Is Hard Candy a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Hard Candy used for?
Hard candy is primarily consumed as a sweet treat or dessert.
Is Hard Candy safe?
Hard candy is primarily composed of added sugars.
Why it's used
Hard candy is primarily consumed as a sweet treat or dessert. It can also be used as a component in other food items, such as toppings for desserts or inclusions in baked goods like cookies and cakes, providing sweetness and a crunchy texture.
Health notes
Hard candy is primarily composed of added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, advising consumers to limit intake to at most 10 grams per meal. Excessive consumption of added sugars, including those found in hard candy, is associated with various health concerns. Hard candy itself is not regulated by the FDA as an additive but as a food product; its individual components, such as specific colorings or flavorings, are regulated by the FDA.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. However, some hard candy products may contain or be manufactured on equipment that processes major allergens, depending on specific ingredients and production methods.
Foods that contain Hard Candy
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