Candy and Chocolate Keep You Warm When It’s Cold Outside

Who likes being cold? Certainly not us! When the temperatures drop outside, we are always looking for ways to keep as warm as possible. We do all the usual stuff such as wearing hats and coats, cranking up the heating and so on. However, all that is pretty boring, so we decided to find a fun way to keep warm. Food is energy, right? So, when it’s cold outside, we love to stock up on candy and chocolate from all over the world and get munching!

If you love our idea (and let’s face it, who wouldn’t?) then we have loads of lollies and sweet treats from all over the world that can be sent direct to your door in next to no time at all! There is truly nothing as decadent as enjoying some candies and chocolate as a treat. It’s almost as though we are transported back to being a child again. There’s something that’s a little naughty about enjoying something that we know can’t be too good for us in large quantities!

Here, at Joy’s De’Lights we firmly believe in saying NO to regular snacks. This is why we have scoured the planet for exciting, unique, delicious and fun treats for you to enjoy all throughout the winter and the summer months! We stock everything from good old Aussie candy to American candy, popping candy and Jolly Rancher candy. There is truly something for everyone here in our online store.

Sugar Gives You Energy!

Consuming sugar gives your brain a huge surge of dopamine that makes you feel good. So, eating some sweet treats from time to time is an excellent way of getting a quick burst of energy when you need it. You can keep your energy levels up by eating a tasty sandwich with Marshmallow Fluff and peanut butter. Or, you could order some Egg Sandwich Pringles if you’re feeling adventurous! Oh, and we have all the old favourites ready for you to buy such as M&Ms and Jolly Ranchers.

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Why We Crave Crunchy Snacks

We all crave crunchy snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and chips every now and then. They’re tasty and they’re handy to have in the kitchen when we feel like a bite. Have you ever wondered why you crave something crunchy though? You know those times where a soft sandwich will never do and all you want to enjoy is that satisfying crispiness in your mouth? In this blog, we take a look at a little bit of the science behind why we love crunchy and loud foods.

A sensory experience

People just love the sensory experience of eating noisy, crunchy snacks. As we’re demolishing them, the sound brings us feelings of satisfaction. When we hear it, we just want to eat more. However, if you’re on the receiving end of listening to someone else loudly crunching, it can be pretty annoying. So, crunching is a very personal thing!

Fresher food is good food

Interestingly, babies aren’t born enjoying noisy food. There are no benefits to the sounds a food makes as we’re eating them in terms of nutrition. Having said that, it’s true that noisy foods tend to make us feel that they are fresh. Think about it, whenever you’ve eaten a soggy or even slightly less crunchy chip, its likely that you’ve not enjoyed it or thrown the bag away. Even thinking about fresh produce, such as celery or apples, the better the crunch, the fresher it is and the more nutrients and vitamins it contains.

Noisier foods tend to be fattier

Another school of thought when it comes to crunchy American snacks, Japanese snacks and more is that our brains enjoy the fat in food and that noisy foods tend to be fattier. We always enjoy a little something that we know might not be great for us in huge amounts, especially when it’s flavour-laden!

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Just Why Do We Love Popping Candy So Much And How Does It Work?

There’s nothing more exciting to eat than popping candy. When you put it in your mouth, you’ve no idea whether you’ll experience a little fizz and tingle or more of an explosion! Popping candy is great to use in all sorts of recipes or you can just eat it the old-fashioned way. Whether you like sour lollies, Australian lollies, American candy or anything else, popping candy is one sweet treat that’s always good to have in the kitchen cupboard.

Popping candy causes explosions on your tongue. And, it’s unique pop, fizz and crackle are down to how it’s made. So, let’s find out more.

How is popping candy made?

Believe it or not but popping candy is made is a very similar way to normal boiled lollies. Flavouring, sugar, water and corn syrup are mixed and heated until the water boils away. If this mixture was then put to one side and allowed to cool, you’d have regular hard sweets. However, popping candy is made by exposing the mixture to 40 times normal atmospheric pressure high-pressure carbon dioxide gas. Bubbles then form and as the mix cools down, the pressure is released causing it to shatter into lots of hard little rock-like pieces. Each little piece is filled with high-pressure pockets. So, when you eat the candy, or place it on your tongue, it melts and releases the little pressurised bubbles. And, this is why popping candy explodes in your mouth. Amazing! We wonder who first came up with the idea?

The history of popping candy

Way back in 1956, William A. Mitchell was working for General Foods of America. The chemist created popping candy, but it took until 1975 until consumers saw it on shop shelves. Interestingly, in those days there was a rumour circulating that if you mixed coke with popping candy, you would either choke or your stomach would blow up! Of course, this wasn’t true but General Foods were forced to send out open letters to schools and parents as well as setting up roadshows to dispel the myth!

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Just Why Do We Love Sweet Things So Much?

Sweet treats are something that the majority of us look forward to having. Of course, there are some individuals who just don’t really like sugary things however if you’re here reading this then we think you probably love lollies (or at least know someone who does!) Those of us who enjoy some sweetness tend to prefer this across all manner of different foods and beverages. It makes you wonder; just why do some people adore lollies so much?

Interestingly, the human sense of taste is unlike any other. There’s scientific data that seems to support that as many as half of all people have a sweet tooth. We are actually born with already established tastes with the enjoyment of sweet food being hereditary in part. Who knew?!

When you enjoy eating something sweet such as Starburst lollies, Jolly Rancher candy, hard candy etc, your brain releases dopamine that’s associated with reward. Additionally, sugar consumption gives us a pleasure rush that’s difficult to find anywhere else.

Our tongues can detect four basic types of flavour – sweet, sour, bitter and salty. It’s argued that us people are naturally drawn to sweet things because our ancestors were primates that ate tree fruits. When you think about it, this makes sense. Apes and monkeys spend their time searching through forests for ripe fruit. This ripe fruit is far better on an energy level due to it having a higher sugar content than bitter, unripe fruit. Also, ripe fruit contains more water so it’s hydrating too.

American Snacks Are Loved The World Over

Americans arguably are the snacking experts of the western world. Watch any U.S. show and you’ll see kitchens bursting with all the American brands that have become synonymous with the country. Although this blog is focusing on snacks from the U.S.A. is must be noted that us Aussies adore our snacks too. So, when we can get our hands and teeth onto something new and exciting, it’s a time for celebration!

American snacks, much like Australian lollies and snacks, are all those tasty and generally sweet or savoury foods that most of the time do not constitute a part of a meal. Snacks such as Jolly Rancher Candy and popping candy tend to be very popular in the U.S. Although a lot of these snacks are sweet, it must be said that lots are spicy too such as potato chips and salted peanuts. So, no matter whether your tastes are sweet or savoury, there is plenty for you to try here in our online store.

Let’s take a look at some enduringly popular U.S. snacks so we can find out more about them:

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Although Cinnamon Toast Crunch is marketed as a kids’ cereal, adults adore it too. Since it was first produced back in 1984, it has been a real favourite of people the world over. Cinnamon Toast Crunch was created to mimic the taste of cinnamon toast. When you pour milk over a bowl of these amazing tasty squares, you can actually hear them ‘snap!’ Why not order some so you can try the cereal for yourself?

Oreos

Everyone knows and loves an Oreo! First produced in 1912, Oreos are the biggest selling cookie in the whole of the U.S.A. Over the years there have been various limited edition runs of the cookies.