Edible crystal candy recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
While the edible crystals look impressive, they're actually quite easy to make and only take a few ingredients. These gummy candies are made of a mixture of sugar, water, and agar agar—a powdered substance made from red algae. When combined with liquid and heated, agar agar thickens and becomes jelly-like.
Sugar crystals form when you create a supersaturated solution of sugar and water — that just means there's more sugar than can be dissolved in the boiling water — and let it cool. Depending on how you handle the solution and how long you let it cool, sugar crystals can form in many different sizes and shapes.
Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar and translates to amber candy. Kohakutou is made by pouring flavored jelly into a dish and allowing it to set before cutting or tearing into crystal shapes. The candy develops a crunchy outer crust after a few days but remains delightfully chewy inside.
Silky Gem crystal candies are not only a feast for the senses but also vegan and halal-friendly, crafted with agar agar. Elevate your snacking experience with treats that cater to diverse tastes and lifestyles.
Crystal food service items containing lead are referred to as lead crystal. Lead crystal contains 24% lead. Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in lead crystal products can potentially expose you to lead.