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The birth of Industry! Of Marketing! And the sweets we love today! You’ll get an upfront taste of the secret history of authentic 19th century sweets and treats in this easy-to-open/easy-to-close capsule. All 12 samples are described by Terri the Time Traveler in a private letter inside. Exciting (and educational!). You’ll find:
- Period sweets and treats from crunchy “burnt” cinnamon almonds to authentic Turkish delight. Always an adventure.
- A letter from your guide, Terri the Time Traveler, describing the stories of each selection, fascinating to kids and grown-ups. Did you know: NECCO wafers were an early candy, first made in 1847 as a lozenge by a Boston pharmacist?
- A copy of an actual ticket for the renowned Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, where numerous new sweets and treats made their debut, and Hershey got his start in chocolate.
Content based on the research of True Treats founder Susan Benjamin. Find more in her newest book "Fun Foods of America."
Product Details
Over 12 samples in a 2 3⁄4 x 6" capsule
Cinnamon Almonds: (Almonds, sugar, cinnamon, pure vanilla, salt), Sugar Cubes: (Pure Cane Sugar), Amber Beet Sugar:(Raw Beet Sugar), Necco Wafers: (Sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, natural and artificial flavors, vegetable gums (gum tragacanth, arabic & xanthan), chocolate liquor, citric acid, FD&C colors which include yellow #5 & 6, blue 1, red 3, red 40), Marshmallows:(Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water. Tapioca Starch, Carrageenan, Soy Protein, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Candy Corn:(Sugar, Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Glycerin, Egg Whites, Confectioners Glaze, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Mineral Oil, Honey, Carnauba Wax, Coconut Oil, Artificial Colors (FD&C: Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), Taffy: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil with Soy Lecithin, Ivert Sugar, Evaporated Milk (Milk, Disodium Phosphate. Carrageenan, Vitamin D3, Natural Colors; Licorice Root; Horehound: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Horehound Extract, Caramel Color Rock Candy: Sugar, Water; Circus Peanuts: Sugar, corn syrup, coconut, gelatin, salt, artificial flavor; Sorghum Drops: Sorghum & Cane sugar; Peanut Brittle: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Peanuts, Bicarbonates of Soda, Salt; Soda; Wilbur Buds: Semisweet Chocolate, Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter Milk Fat, Vanilla, Soy Lecithin, (Emulsifier), Good N Plenty- Sugar, Corn Syrup, Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mono-Nitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Molasses, Plus 2% or less of Artificial Color (K-Carmine, Red 40 Lake), Gum Acacia, Licorice Extract, Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Caramel Color, Resinous Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Anise Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor Jelly Beans: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Modified Cornstarch, Maltodextrin, FD&C Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Titanium Dioxide (for color), Blue 1, Red 3, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Confectioner's Glaze. 8 oz
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The Birth of Penny Candy: Sweets That Shaped the 1800s
More candies than you know got their start in the 1800s. Unlike the rare and expensive candies of the past, these were especially made for kids – although grown-ups enjoyed them, too. They came in bright colors, assorted flavors, textures and shapes unlike any before. In 1847, pharmacist Oliver Chase invented the NECCO Wafers and about 20 years later, his brother made the Conversation Hearts. American candy-making stopped during the Civil War then returned with gusto…and interesting names. There was “Chicken Feed” later called “Candy Corn” (1880); “saltwater taffy,” a seaside delight with no salt in it (1880s); “Good & Plenty,” the first branded candy that said it all (1893); and British “Allsorts” (1899), with all sorts of licorice in one serving. Chewing gum, made with a tree resin base, was sold in the late 1880s with selections such as Adam’s “Black Jack” gum and “Beemans” with a picture of the very handsome Dr. Beeman in the ads.
These candies would late be called “Penny Candy” an “Retro Candy.” Find out more in Susan’s blog from her book “Sweet as Sin.”
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
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