Cherry Blossom (candy) facts for kids
Cherry Blossom is a special kind of chocolate candy. It's sold in Canada and made by Hershey Canada Inc.. This yummy treat used to be made in a factory in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
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History of Cherry Blossom Candy
This candy has a long history! It was first made way back in the 1890s by a company called the Walter M. Lowney Company of Canada. Later, Hershey took over the brand. The factory in Smiths Falls, which is near Kingston, Ontario, is now closed.
What's Inside a Cherry Blossom?
A Cherry Blossom candy has a delicious secret inside. It starts with a juicy maraschino cherry and sweet cherry syrup. This is all wrapped up in a mix of chocolate, shredded coconut, and crunchy roasted peanut pieces. Each candy comes in a 45-gram size, neatly packed in a small cardboard box.
How the Liquid Center Forms
Many people wonder how the cherry center becomes so gooey and liquid. It's not injected! Instead, the cherry candy is covered with a special helper called an enzyme. This specific enzyme is called invertase. Over about one to two weeks, this enzyme slowly turns the solid cherry inside into a yummy liquid. It's like a little science experiment happening inside your candy!
Nutrition Facts for Cherry Blossom
It's good to know what's in your snacks! A Cherry Blossom candy has about 210 calories. It also contains some fat, carbohydrates (which give you energy), a little fibre, and some sugars and protein.
UPC number: 0 68000 70227 0
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