There's A Good Reason Why This Candy Has NO Color.

[@larissahostetter2335]

You guys have the best job. I mean not just making candy, but you guys seem so fun to be around. It wouldn't seem like a job, you know.

[@HerculesCandy]

The work environment really is pretty sweet here, pun intended 😉

[@sunshineyellow707]

I'm so glad Greg has spoken about his favorite part. I love when other candy makers pick up the candy and let it drip and all that. I've always wondered why Steve doesn't do it, but I guess he's just a practical man haha.

[@HerculesCandy]

If Steve wasn't taught how to do it by his family he usually doesn't do it 😂

[@letterhead8200]

Adding cream of tartar when you're making candy helps prevent the creation of sugar crystals. That's why lots of icing, syrup or candy recipes call for it: it makes it so the end product doesn't have large crunchy sugar capsules.Apr 1, 2022

[@tansiwolf8281]

google for the win I went and looked also lol

[@cassidysummer509]

Max talks about that in some older videos.

[@HerculesCandy]

The

[@quillclock]

acts kind of like a flux

[@debbiel7736]

Cream of Tarter prevents crystallization of the sugars and keep glass candy clear. :)

[@cassidysummer509]

Max taught us that!

[@MazzyJC]

So good to hear Craig. I hope you are well and the reno's are going ahead with out trouble. The guys are great fun. It was cool to see a cat apron and a dog apron. Thanks for a great video

[@HerculesCandy]

Well the renos (of other properties, not the Hercules Candy house) are going ahead, but now without trouble 😂 but that's the reality of all things real estate 🤷

[@jennfogs]

I love the comradic atmosphere you guys exude. Also, great tats

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Honestly I know Cooper's moved on, but he really shines as a teacher. I hope where he goes values that and his creativity

[@lindasantiago8253]

I loved to watch Cooper. Such a great sense of humor

[@terryguyer9812]

Love the apron!!

[@EHCBunny4real]

Adding cream of tartar when you're making candy helps prevent the creation of sugar crystals.

[@Rhythm973]

Amazing editing in the intro

[@just_lil_g]

I just Googled it....cream of tartar helps prevent the creation of sugar crystals (kinda important when making hard candy)

[@SandraOranje]

The fun of mystery candy. You guys got pretty scientific with counting the pulls for the correct color. 🧑🏻‍🔬🧑🏻‍🔬🔨 It's good to having you back for a little while Craig. I've missed it. 🍬🍬

[@HerculesCandy]

It was good to be back! Thanks for having me Sandra!

[@sandraragle5334]

First, I love these videos and I can't even tell you why. It's hypnotizing to watch! I have one suggestion/question. Why do you use a tiny shot glass for the flavoring? It's awkward to hold with gloves - I'm waiting for someone to drop it in the molten candy... And the repetition, of 4 shots, 5 1/2 shots.... I recommend you use a nice graduated cylinder for measuring. You can get very accurate measures, it's easy to clean, etc. Sorry - the scientist in me and my OCD just cringe at the little shot glass. Keep up the great work!

[@RosatheSilvermuse]

Adding cream of tartar when you're making candy helps prevent the creation of sugar crystals.Apr 1, 2022

[@meeofcourse4152]

The candies are so pretty when they're pulled. We've made hand -pulled taffey

[@Jelly-rj8fz]

I use cream of tartar withegg white dishes like pavlova, it makes it more aerated and also whitens it :)

[@sonia354]

Clear MYSTERY candy! Yum!

[@trishgage9288]

I was so happy to hear "plain pineapple" flavor ... I was craving that very flavor about 2 mins beforehand. I LOVE PINEAPPLE CANDY!!!

[@5leafclover1]

I love how they’re like ‘oh these are mystery candies’ but the they’ve already told us like three flavors

[@cassidysummer509]

You won't know which one you are getting from the bag, at any time, though...

[@HerculesCandy]

It would be cruel not to tell people what flavors will be in the bag! You just won't know which flavor it is until it's in your mouth

[@mygirldarby]

You should use ear protection in that loud room. People will have hearing damage from it when heyre older.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Hard candy is where it's at. Delicious sounding flavors. Thanks for another fun vidya, Craig :)

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks for always watching, Crystal!

[@sandrasinclair01]

You 2 work so well together!

[@BigDawg99xx]

Awesome video brotha. Love watching you guys Make candy. I will place my order in soon. Will need ice packs and over night shopping. Haha. Good job on the videos. Keep up the great work

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Big Dawg, we can't wait to receive your next order!

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Great intro Greg, Oh no Oh no 😂

[@HerculesCandy]

😂

[@omaeve]

I think a tropical mystery mix would be good we need coconut in there

[@every1bleedsthesame809]

I going to miss these two guys work together Greg is kinda slow but he has a good heart I hope is family is alright

[@elizabethadams5699]

Mmmmm. Mystery candy! Mine will be here tomorrow.

[@Consequator]

Cream of tartar prevents crystallization of the sugar. So it makes the candy not be possibly grainy.

[@hokeece7]

Such a satisfying sound when you mix the candy! I’d love to run my hands through it🥰😬

[@grumpinez3472]

those two guys are so hard working 😊

[@kristiturner1102]

I’ve got my mystery bag and blue raspberry ordered!

[@annakastrup9628]

Amazing camera work in those first minutes. Luscious!

[@carolumyi4768]

In some candy recipies cream of tartar is used to keep the liquid sugar from crystalizing.

[@RosatheSilvermuse]

which inverts sucrose into fructose and glucose and thereby helps to prevent crystallization of the sugar syrup.

[@katherineneal6715]

I think it sticks to him more than Steve cause he waits too long after dipping into the water

[@kellyc.alexander2328]

Craig your mom just threatened me 😹😹! Great videos I needed the laugh's 😻😻💓

[@HerculesCandy]

She's serious!

[@kellyc.alexander2328]

@@HerculesCandy I know 😂😂 chill Mama I've been subscribed 😜 back in the basement days😁😁😁

[@karendoloughty1324]

cream of tartar prevents sugar from crystallizing. lemon juice works too.

[@ronniedurie7752]

Wellsa!, My A1C had went up and I hadn't had any candies for sometime now!??? I was like what's the deal!!!!? So I'm about to order something soon maybe!😜Just Love the interaction and the explaining of the process and it makes whatever anyone orders even a more personal touch!!!. Thanks for the videos!!! But until then I'll just lick my laptop screen!!!

[@samienos1891]

Hey craig, how is max? I miss the movie quotes with him and steve. Or dad jokes.

[@HerculesCandy]

He's just great, our families are still very much in contact, we're still very close 🙂

[@cherylcrawford5957]

The cornstarch keeps it from caking

[@sheliaruth9205]

The one ingredient here that may concern you is cream of tartar. This ingredient is used as a binding agent to help ensure that everything sticks together to become a solid sheet of hard candy without having to rely on the use of corn syrup to get the job done

[@blakeexaviar9370]

You should make orange cream ribbons, And/Or something else like cherry limeade, or blue raspberry lemonade, or strawberry banana. I guess what I'm tryna say is two flavors mixed. Flavors you don't typically make.

[@Nighthawk_dale]

Yeah Rootbeer would be awesome an all sour batch too... the fruit and friendly was great didn't last long

[@jerryhack5192]

Love the music!

[@xXSlickNickXx757]

Steve needs to Invest in a candy tumbler for all that hard candy 🍬!

[@HerculesCandy]

We do have a kind of smaller one, but it needs electrical work done on it

[@TheGdawgs755]

Ok ok you pulled my leg enough I give I give. Just paused the video to order some of the mystery hard candy. Never tried y'all's hard candy before so looking forward to that. Also picked up some cashew bark and some nut clusters for good measure. Let's gooooo

[@HerculesCandy]

I can't wait to hear how you enjoy everything!

[@oliviaannejohnson9689]

I love these guys

[@puffpuff706]

Hi Craig... Miss seeing you.🍭🍫

[@TheLadymoonstone]

Just think in a few years Copper and Greg will have arms like Steve. Cheers.

[@Rhythm973]

I hear you Cooper with the Mystikal freestyle shoutout

[@Maweena]

Hmmm how about a blue colored candy that tastes like strawberry. Blue that tastes like red!

[@sonia354]

I clicked it! I clicked it! @ Terri….Not da Mamma Not da Mamma!

[@joanameireles5814]

Hei HCandy Team, congrats for non colored candy 👏👍🍭💚

[@TeeKing]

Your intro could be titled 'Zen and the Art of Candy- Making'. There's something very Zen about the whole process; maybe that's why yours is such an enticing channel. ☯️

[@Maweena]

Lol Here’s your moment of zen! #jonstewart

[@kevinfromalberta]

I make candy without corn syrup but vinegar instead. Am I doing it wrong? It tastes good…

[@Kiddly3000]

I like candy as long as it is free from red dyes

[@maayu8108]

I think it would be easier to mix them up if you had a sack or something like it and you could just put all of it in it and just tumble it a bunch

[@jimandrews89]

Why do you hand scoop the stuff in the beginning?

[@catherinemcfadden5477]

Wouldn't it be nice if max were to pop in one time and just say hello. Yes I love these guys but still miss him.

[@kathleenposton2334]

Hey, -I- AM the MOM and I'm trying like heck to get my kids to watch you!

[@davidweston6653]

Crackpot suggestion- raise the scale a few feet to prevent all that stooping over and lifting from floor height, and running hands thru a the running faucet located right next to the scale

[@idiocracy9530]

I like hard candy, but i like it spicy/strong. Like with salmiac or chili.

[@HerculesCandy]

We do sell ghost pepper candy!

[@jennasimms2721]

Could you make a batch of super sour in mystery? That would be so cool 😊

[@Pytchblend]

awesome intro!

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks!

[@hawaiibound.]

13:26 It's not a mystery anymore. Lol

[@erock7346]

Got me again! Ordered! Haha.

[@lindasmith3087]

I miss Max...

[@Olyyyvia]

I love these videos! You guys should really consider making taffy, it’d be great content for KZbin and bring more exposure for the store! I would definitely order some, love the hard candy 🤍 y’all are awesome

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

They have a lot of exposure. Why do you think taffy would make things take off? They wouldn't even be able to keep up with demand

[@elizaengen4141]

To much variety. To few ppl. Store @ 110 yrs old. No taffy.

[@donnamealy4877]

From what I understand, they can’t keep up with demand! Taffy (as much as it’s my fav) would make the hard candies even more scarce!

[@christinedolph3]

Have you ever made lemon and lime togeather

[@cassidysummer509]

Last batch, they made some for the first time.

[@sherricihlar6098]

Can’t the bottom of the corn syrup tub be poured until it’s the right weight or you can’t pour it.

[@theredwingsguy9056]

I hope on Halloween you guys where braking bad making blue candy. The start of this made me think of that.

[@aia1229]

I know this has probably been asked a jabillion times but why is the hammer used when pulling the candy? Thank you!

[@byronmurphy1977]

To loosen

[@archdalejoshua]

Do you guys ever sing the candy man can

[@lisaglynn3121]

That would be great!

[@byronmurphy1977]

@@lisaglynn3121 Acapella style

[@Balrog132]

Question: when the candy is stretched on the hook, what is the hammering for? Just vibration that the contact area of the candy and hook get separated or is there some other super scientific reason?

[@HerculesCandy]

That's it, you really hit the hook on the head with that one!

[@Balrog132]

@@HerculesCandy thanks for confirming. There is so much to learn in your videos about Candy Making.

[@suzannejanik7217]

If you made hard candy with tonic water with quinine in it.. Would it glow

[@barbredding945]

Too keep sugars from crystalilizing, according to Google.

[@donnaturnbull1190]

Darn that shipping cost!! $52 to ship a bag of mystery hard candy to Canada. Not your doing I know, but I just can't justify that. booo hoooo

[@byronmurphy1977]

Could be worse, $100 to get here to England

[@UnfoundTravel]

Why not just fill the chocolate first in all the molds and then put it on the shaker…less noise, less electric, more efficient

[@brianohara5696]

Please put some earplugs in !!! I’m a 25 year Otolaryngologist. Guaranteed hearing loss !!! (Chocolate vibrate table)

[@mmgaming3812]

Fake

[@morganjepps9651]

You put words to make one fake word up

[@connieembury1]

It's a real thing guys! Try googling before commenting.

[@cathyreed6180]

I just placed my order.

[@moderator._9157]

Shipping is so much, i figured living so close it would be cheaper🤣💀

[@byronmurphy1977]

#roadtrip

[@rachellefrombrizzy9604]

Thank god for you Craig. Another excellent video!! 🤗❤️🤗

[@MetaMorphea]

Maybe it would be a good idea to not put the tartar in for science. Some sort of candy could possibly be better flaky. I mean, think croissant. Worth testing!

[@UnfoundTravel]

Why do you hit the hook with a hammer?

[@lindabock8283]

I'm curious as to how you will know if the many flavors of candy will be evenly mixed.

[@Alyathaean]

You don't know.

[@barbarasieg1801]

You always get it all over your hands 🙌 lol your hands are to hot so you need ice water to help it not stick on your hands.

[@samrose7804]

So funny I was just thinking about you guys today!!!! 🥰

[@Alyathaean]

I would so love to try it but I really hate I pineapple 😭

[@jakobtrahey846]

Have you guys ever considered making sodas?

[@nathanjoerndt8804]

I found the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! check this out!!!!!!!!!!! the reason why cream of tartar is used for making homemade hard candy is!!!!!!! because it helps prevent the creation of sugar crystals!!!!!!!! 😀

[@kathywind1584]

Do you make taffy

[@kellym.]

You need a small portable cement mixer to mix that up

[@byronmurphy1977]

😁

[@pennymissell4425]

Montana watching 😁

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Penny!

[@alyssanicole9251]

Does anyone know why they tap the hook with the hammer?

[@valeriemattice7225]

The vibrations help keep the candy from sticking to the hook :)

[@alyssanicole9251]

@@valeriemattice7225 Oh, that makes sense! Thank you 😊

[@andrewsargent3183]

It allows the sugers not to become hard tack and brittle, like glass

[@digadigado]

we need a scientist to figure out why he can't do the no stick jutsu

[@DavidWilson-sm2ym]

Lol. Old folks: I don’t like root beer because it tastes like medicine. Also old folks: I want anise and clove candy.

[@GlobalistJuice]

He spreads his fingers when he's lifting the blob out of the bucket and could very well be the reason it sticks between his fingers. Just a thought. 😉

[@renchiyansan8877]

Nice to know Greg and I share common interests in candy and ancient religion!

[@amandawitt9052]

Greg, check out Let’s Talk Religion on KZbin. I’m a knowledge nerd as well and if you like Religion for Breakfast, Let’s Talk Religion is a deeper dive into more obscure sects and belief systems.

[@amandawitt9052]

History Matters is a good one too.