Fudge vs. Chocolate Candy
Chocolate and fudge are sweet confections enjoyed by people worldwide. In fact, chocolate has become one of the most popular flavors in the world. Does this Spark an idea?
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Definition
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Fudge is a sugar-based confection that is very sweet and rich. Chocolate candy is a cocoa-bean-based sweet that is made by combining a variety of raw and processed foods.
Ingredients
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Typical ingredients for chocolate fudge include: sugar, melted chocolate, milk, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Basic ingredients for chocolate candy include: a combination of cocoa solids, sugar, milk and vanilla.
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Texture
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Good fudge is smooth in texture and appears firm. It should not be hard or brittle, soft or syrupy, grainy or lumpy. A quality chocolate candy feels smooth to the tongue with a crunchy texture and melts gradually. Less-expensive chocolate is often waxy, melts poorly and sticks to the palate.
Process
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Fudge may be cooked or uncooked. The key to good fudge is correctly crystallizing the sugar. Timing and technique are key and can be perfected with experience. Temperature is important when making chocolate candy. Ingredients must be melted at a high enough heat to solidify; the higher the heat, the harder the candy.
Popular Flavors
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Chocolate is the most popular of all fudge flavors. Other favorites include: peanut butter, rocky road, chocolate walnut and maple. Chocolate is very versatile and there are many different types. Nuts, milk, cream, liquor, liqueur and raisins are foods commonly added to make a variety of chocolate candies.
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