Sugar candies wrapped in candy wrappers on sticks appeared on the open spaces of modern Russia and the CIS countries during the period of XI-XII centuries. Amazing sweets, with the advent of the first sugar chamber on the territory of Russia at the beginning of the 18th century, became accessible to all groups of the population.

From that moment, candy began to be produced in workshops and in home kitchens, using various recipes and food additives. Gradually, sweets spread so much that not a single adult and small child can live a week without this amazing treat. And every time we see such a variety of sweets on the shelves of a store or a supermarket, we may wonder: “So how do lollipops make?”

Interesting fact: birthplace of sugar and candy, consider the territory of modern India. Records of the existence of sweets from sugar, scientists found in ancient manuscripts 5 thousand years ago.

What are candies made of?

For the production of candies, use simple and affordable sugar in any store. In confectionery factories, he enters in huge quantities from around the world. It can be produced from sugarcane, beets, maple, palm and sorghum. After adding flavors, dyes and fragrances, the mixture goes through heat treatment. To get a unique shape and give it an attractive appearance, several simple manipulations are carried out over the finished mixture and turn it into candy canes of various shapes, colors and sizes.From this moment, finished goodies can be wrapped in packaging and sent to the store counter.

Caramel Production

Sugar entering the caramel production plant is sieved and cleaned of small debris. The cleaning process takes place in a special mechanism with a vibrating screen and a system for removing foreign objects. The device is built in such a way that 100% pure granulated sugar remains at the exit, and large and small debris is completely removed. Water is taken from the water supply system and, if necessary, is purified from impurities and chemical additives. Fragrance, fragrances and dyes are chosen according to the recipe. After completion of the preparatory work, the ingredients are sent to the stage of preparation of the caramel mass.

Making caramel

The metal container is filled with water and granulated sugar is loaded. They are kneaded with special blades until sugar syrup is obtained. After the formation of a homogeneous liquid, add flavorings with dyes. Using a pump, the finished syrup is pumped into a vacuum digester where it boils. Metal blades slowly mix the boiling mass, until most of the water is removed through steam. The operator controls the entire cooking process from the control panel so that the mass does not stick and gets the right consistency. As a result, a viscous hot caramel is formed, ready for further processing.

Caramel Formation

Hot caramel, from the boiler is unloaded on a flat metal cooling table.On the table, the master checks it for quality and compliance. After that, the mass divided into portions is immersed in a forming apparatus. Under the influence of rotating shafts, a long bundle of warm candies is formed.

Sharp knives or a pressing machine, gives the candy a shape, puts it on a stick and completely cools. On the conveyor, the candies are sent to the packaging machine.

Packaging

A special machine packs ready-made sweets in beautiful candy wrappers and packs them in boxes. From this moment, the candies go to the store shelves to delight us with their amazing taste.

Interesting fact: The first lollipops were made in the form of houses, fish and Christmas trees. With the development of industry, they began to produce them in more complex forms - cockerels and bunnies.

The line for the production of candies at the factory is built in such a way that the entire technological process takes place in a semi-automatic mode and in 3 main stages of production. Starting with the preparation of ingredients and ending with the loading of finished products, production does not require excessive cash costs and hiring a large number of workers.

Compared with the manufacture of other sweets, candy production is today considered one of the most profitable and profitable enterprises. As a result of such speed and ease of production, anywhere on the planet, sweet candies can please every adult and child with their incomparable and wonderful taste.