When you think of the word “summer”, it brings back memories of sun-soaked beaches, vacations with your family, long road trips, and favorite childhood candy. The feeling you had eating taffy on the Ocean City boardwalk or a nonpareil pop… Read More
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A Tall Taffy Tale: The Origins of Salt Water Taffy
As we draw closer to the official start date of summer, beaches and boardwalks are bustling! Visitors long for nostalgic favorites like salt water taffy, associating it with sunny days spent by the water, and Wockenfuss happily delivers. We’ve got… Read More
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Candy Curiosities: The Science of Cooking Sugar
Turning water and sugar into a delicious lollipop is no simple feat. Cooking sugar is a delicate art, and the process is quite involved. Different temperatures correspond to different sugary outcomes, and in order to be true master of all… Read More
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Pretzels: A Tasty Twisted Tale
Pretzels may seem like all-American bar fare, but one look at the history of these savory snacks and you’ll see that they’re so much more. When delving into the origin story of pretzels, your journey will lead you all the… Read More
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Medicinal Marshmallows? A History of Your Favorite Candy
If you’re a marshmallow lover, you’ve probably savored a peep or two in your life, or enjoyed a flaming hot s’more over a campfire. Marshmallows are certainly a favorite of Americans, but you might be surprised to learn that their… Read More
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Gummi Bears: A Historical Tale
In 1922, German-born Hans Riegel stumbled upon gold: not the expensive metal, but rather the original gummi bears, which he called Gold Bears. Although their origins are humble, gummi bears are now a sugary staple, enjoyed in many flavors and… Read More
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Chocolate Industry Insights: Sweets on the Rise
Each year when you buy your favorite Wockenfuss treats, data is recorded and the chocolate industry learns from your purchases. The good news is that the chocolate industry is booming, and is projected to continue growing over the next half… Read More
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Wockenfuss Candies: The Science Behind Salty and Sweet
One day long, long ago, a famous pretzel maker fell in love with the world’s finest chocolatier. When the happy pair set out to build a life together, their romance hit a snag. Both were deeply dedicated to their culinary… Read More
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What’s the Deal with White Chocolate?
Most people either love white chocolate or hate it. It certainly doesn’t look like milk or dark chocolate. It doesn’t quite smell the same either. When people dig into white chocolate, they shouldn’t be expecting the same experience as they… Read More