MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Candy Corn Actually Made Of?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Candy Corn Actually Made Of?

In general this time of year people tend to have a love/hate relationship with Candy Corn. It’s truly a polarizing candy. But one thing I’ve always wondered, and I’m sure you have too, is what they’re actually made of? Because we all know it’s not “Corn”.

Turns out Candy Corn is mostly made of sugar. Shocker, I know. There are actually four sweeteners involved which give it the sweetness. Sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, and honey. Candy corn is then made into a “mellow cream,” which is sugar and corn syrup combined to give it that marshmallow-like flavor.

The ingredient that gives the candy its chewy texture is called gelatin. And that smooth outer shell that you either love or hate is made from confectioner’s glaze.

There are a few real normal ingredients that you may recognize too, like sesame oil, food dye, and salt.

So when you’re either handing out or eating Candy Corn this Halloween now you know exactly what it is.

 

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Things to Know Monday October 12th

Things to Know Monday October 12th

Police: Man injured in incident while trying to hang Trump sign on I-95 overpass CT Post

Lakers win brings fireworks show as fans descend on Staples Center chanting ‘Kobe, Kobe!’ CT Post

Remnants of Hurricane Delta will bring rain to Connecticut CT Post

BBB warns of fake Amazon callers using its number WFSB

Here’s what’s open/closed on Columbus Day in Connecticut The Hour

Feds: Former CT man sentenced for tampering with car odometers The Hour

About 25 people march in peaceful Stamford protest for Steven Barrier Stamford Advocate

CT native’s documentary narrated by Helen Mirren premieres this month The Hour

Darien residents: Vandals stealing, damaging Trump and Biden signs Stamford Advocate

When do the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination hearings begin? WTNH

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday October 9th: Halloween Parents Vs. Kids

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday October 9th: Halloween Parents Vs. Kids

All week listen at 4:30pm to play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This week you are playing to win four passes to Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride in Shelton.

Here was today’s question…

Q: 48% of parents say kids do this more during Halloween time, than any other time. What is it?

A: Throw tantrums

 

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Tell Me Something Good: Checking In With The 88-Year-Old Man Who Is Attempting To Walk Around The World

Tell Me Something Good: Checking In With The 88-Year-Old Man Who Is Attempting To Walk Around The World

You might remember a few weeks ago when we talked about the 88-year-old Massachusetts man named Brad Hathaway who was attempting to walk the circumference of planet earth. 24,901 miles to be exact. Well guess what? Last weekend he completed his goal! After walking every day for 32 years he finally hit the number. He says he’s going to keep walking even though he accomplished what he set out to do.

Good for you Brad. Keep walking and staying healthy!

 

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Mundane Mysteries: Why Do Bottles Of Water Have Expiration Dates?

Mundane Mysteries: Why Do Bottles Of Water Have Expiration Dates?

I’ve wondered this for a long time. What’s the point of putting an expiration date on a bottle of water? Water doesn’t expire. It’s WATER!

Turns out the date on the bottle doesn’t have anything to do with the actual water (obviously) it’s more about the plastic. If it goes past the date there is a chance the plastic could leak into the liquid inside tainting the water. EW!!!

So next time you buy a bottle of water pay attention to that date. You don’t want to be drinking gross plastic.

 

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Always Have It With You?!

Always Have It With You?!

What do you always take with you when you are out and about? Anna has a full bag of things she says she needs to have with her when she goes out! Check out what it all is!

The Anna & Raven Show: Never Without, Embarrassing Kids And Ravens Report Card

The Anna & Raven Show: Never Without, Embarrassing Kids And Ravens Report Card

Friday October 9th, 2020

While at the grocery store, Raven witnessed a woman with a step ladder in her shopping cart and was using it to reach higher shelved items. What is the thing you can never leave home without? (0:00)

Taking off your bra in the middle of an open house Zoom meeting for your child’s school, that’s all I need to know about you! (9:58)

Anna’s daughter Dakota was in rare form while Anna and her family were eating at a restaurant. She threw her little minion doll across the room into another customers dish! What embarrassing thing has your child done that you’ve had to apologize for? (14:08)

Google has been trending because of the entertainment it provides, like asking what a fart sounds like, and Google plays you a fart for you. A listener had texted us and asked us about asking Google how Cornflakes were invented, and you won’t believe the answer.  (25:10)

Every week we check in with Raven’s wife Alicia to see how Raven behaved as a husband during the week. It’s time for Raven’s Report Card! (28:59)

Couples Court: Spouses, Brian and Georgia, are putting an addition on their home. Georgia has a good relationship with her ex-husband who is a contractor and thinks they should hire him to do the job. She knows he does quality work and would probably give them the best price. Brian thinks it’s a bad idea to get her ex involved, plus he thinks that her ex-husband always looks down on him because he isn’t very handy. (33:09)

David is up in Can’t Beat Raven! Can he take home $1,200 and reset the jackpot or will we continue to add to it for Monday? (40:43)

Anna & Raven had a talk with Governor Ned Lamont about what phase three looks like while we push forward on re-opening Connecticut! (43:49)

Can’t Beat Raven!

Can’t Beat Raven!

David has a shot at $1,200 today! Can he win the jackpot or will another $100 be added to the total jackpot for Monday?!

Things to Know Friday October 9th

Things to Know Friday October 9th

Police: $20K in drugs, $100K in fake money found in Bridgeport raid CT Post

Bridgeport police recovered nearly 30 guns in September CT Post

Attorney charged in Jennifer Dulos homicide will be released to see dying father in Florida CT Post

Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary tests positive for COVID-19 WFSB

‘Much needed laugh’: Danbury officially names ‘John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant’ The Hour

Lamont to let cities and towns roll back Phase 3 reopening The Hour

Westport police make arrests in threatening signs case The Hour

Police ID man wanted in Stamford homicide Stamford Advocate

Trinity College suspends in-person classes after ‘significant increase’ of COVID-19 cases WTNH

New Mexico added to CT’s travel advisory list; no states removed this week WTNH

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