eLi5 What’s the science behind what makes popping candy, pop?
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Bubbles of carbon dioxide in the candy. As it dissolves the gas is released and makes a “pop”
Popping candy was the result of an attempt to make instant soda. The idea was to have CO2 trapped inside sugar pellets.
They thought you might be able to pour the candy into water it would dissolve and act as the syrup and the trapped CO2 might make the sugar water bubbly.
It didnt work, but they did find just putting the candies straight into your mouth made for a pretty interesting sensation as the candy dissolves and releases the trapped bubbles.
Popping candy pops because it contains small pockets of carbon dioxide gas. When you eat it, moisture in your mouth gets inside these pockets, causing them to rapidly release gas, creating the popping sensation and sound.
The key component that makes popping candy pop is carbon dioxide gas (CO2). During the manufacturing process, the candy is mixed with pressurized carbon dioxide gas at a high temperature and pressure. This gas becomes trapped inside the candy as it cools and solidifies.
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