All About Airheads
Airheads are small, sweet, sticky candy pieces. They first became popular in the United States in the 1950s and gained even more popularity when they were brought back in the 1970s as a part of a campaign by the American Heart Association to promote healthy eating among Americans. The candy is made from natural ingredients and is not primarily flavored with artificial colors or flavors. As its name implies, Airheads are chocolates that are coated with a waxy sweetener called "caramel" and some manufacturers also add flavorings like licorice or cinnamon.
The candy has become so popular because of their appeal and the fact that they taste so good - much better than a traditional sugar-coated wick-based candy bar. Traditional caramels need to be melted by a caramelizing agent and then tempered (hardened) by an alkaline solution before use. This process makes the caramels sticky and harder, which limits their shelf life. But Airheads can be opened and eaten immediately, and many consumers prefer the crunchy texture of the waxy sweetener vs. the softer feel of traditional caramels.
Airheads are available in a variety of shapes and flavors. The most popular form is the round, which is most likely to be eaten right away. The other types include fluted, gum and bottle shape Airheads. In addition to the regular candy bars, some manufacturers have designed gum airheads and bottle airheads. These are shaped like a bottle of soda and contain all the same ingredients as regular gum. They cost about the same as other airheads but offer a really nice crunch with a soft feel.
Other companies have designed airheads that resemble chocolate bars with a milder sweetener added. These are called "caramel on air" or "chocolate on caramels." Some even feature real candy, not just sugar. The combination of sweets and a real candy coating gives these gum-shaped airheads a nice nostalgic flavor reminiscent of candy caramels of the past.
Manufacturers also offer gum that has a double coating of powdered sugar with real caramels on the outside. The gum is cut into pieces, laid on a baking sheet and baked. The result is a gum sandwich, similar to the soft pretzel that people are so used to. These are a great choice for those who like their gum with a real sweetener but prefer the simplicity of the regular gum. A third option is to purchase the small containers of gum in package sets that include the caramels coated gum and the rest of the candy.
Airheads come in a wide range of prices. The real expensive models include not only the gum but also the chocolate coating and a sweetener. The least expensive models are the gum-on-caramels and the caramels coated gum that still include the caramels but with a lesser amount of sweetener. There are even kits that allow you to decorate your own airheads with colors and designs. They can be great fun and will make your room look festive. Kids love to have their favorite candy themed airheads!
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