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How to Choose Candies: 5 Key Considerations When Selecting Sweets
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How to Choose Candies
1. Packaging
High‑quality candies feature moisture‑proof wrappers, with clear labels displaying the brand logo, candy name, and manufacturer information. The packaging is tight, secure, and neatly arranged, showing no signs of tearing or looseness. Premium candies often come in multiple layers of packaging, presented in elegant wraps. By contrast, ordinary candies typically have only a single layer of packaging; some even lack the manufacturer’s name on the wrapper, indicating poor quality.
2. Appearance
High-quality candies have a smooth, even surface, free of cracks, chips, sticking, or impurities, and exhibit excellent transparency. Filled candies should not reveal any filling. Candies that are uneven in size, sticky, or lack transparency are of inferior quality.
Each type of candy has its own distinct aroma; if a candy loses its inherent fragrance, it has undergone a qualitative change and should not be purchased by consumers.
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3. Flavor
Good candies have a sweet, smooth, and moderate flavor with no off‑notes. Creamy caramels, meringue candies, and chocolate confections should have a delicate texture. By contrast, inferior candies may exhibit a burnt, bitter taste or other undesirable flavors. Quality candies come in intact packaging; hard candies should be firm yet crisp, soft candies should be pliable and elastic, and filled candies should not reveal their fillings. All candies should neither stick to the teeth nor adhere to the wrapper. If you notice any gritty texture, it’s best to avoid purchasing them.
4. Number of grains
Candies produced by reputable manufacturers are packaged with a specified number of pieces per kilogram, and the pieces are uniformly sized. For packages containing 100 pieces or fewer per kilogram, the allowable deviation is 2 pieces; for 100–200 pieces, the allowable deviation is 4 pieces; and for more than 200 pieces, the allowable deviation is ±6 pieces. If the actual number of pieces in your purchase does not conform to these specifications, the product’s quality is substandard.
5. Cracking and sanding upon cooling
If the candy’s surface wrapper is slightly sticky, this indicates mild sugar bloom; if it has begun to melt and deform, this is severe sugar bloom. A white crystalline layer on the candy’s surface that appears within 1–2 meters is considered mild sugar bloom, whereas a layer visible at 3–5 meters is deemed severe. Sugar bloom occurs when sucrose in the candy dissolves and then recrystallizes. In cases of severe sugar bloom, the candy turns into a brittle, crumbly mass of granules and should not be purchased.
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing Candy
1. First, inspect the outer packaging for any damage, ensure it is neat and clean, verify that the printing is clear, and confirm that the label is complete and properly formatted. Candy products from reputable manufacturers have labels that are complete and legible, typically including the product name, manufacturer’s name and address, ingredient list, net content, product type, applicable standard code, and shelf life. If you notice poor print quality, blurry or illegible text, incomplete labeling, or a missing production date, do not purchase the product.
2. The candy should exhibit normal, uniform, and vibrant coloration; possess a pure aroma; have a well-balanced flavor intensity; and be free of any off‑flavors. Its shape should be neat and symmetrical, with clean edges, no chipped or cracked corners, and a glossy, smooth surface featuring clear patterns. Size, thickness, and weight should be consistent throughout, with no noticeable deformation. Additionally, the candy must be free of any visible impurities.
3. Prioritize branded products manufactured by well-known companies and sold in large department stores and supermarkets.
4. Choose products that were recently manufactured and are packaged intact. This is especially true for confectionery containing dairy ingredients: once the expiration date has passed, these items are prone to spoilage, developing a yellowish discoloration and an off‑flavor. Additionally, damaged packaging can lead to contamination.
5. Try to eat as little candy as possible before bedtime, and be sure to brush your teeth after consuming candy to help prevent tooth decay.
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