We Made Carolina Reaper Candy! 🥵

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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 teaser
00:09 intro
00:24 putting the batch together
6:09 the pour
7:28 on the water jacketed table
9:56 adding in the Carolina Reaper pepper powder
15:59 on the hook
17:47 putting the stripes on the Watermelon Carolina Reaper candy!
19:03 pulling out the Watermelon Carolina Reaper candy
24:12 the taste test/challenge
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We thought the ghost pepper candy was hot...It was absolutely not nearly as hot as this new Watermelon Carolina Reaper candy! It was easily the spiciest candy I've ever put in my mouth and probably one of the spiciest foods PERIOD, that I've ever put in my mouth! This batch was made for the Blazing Hot Foods company though, so as of right now we're not selling it. But if we received enough demand we could be convinced to carry this Watermelon Carolina Reaper candy as a regular item!
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💑 About Hercules Candy
Hercules Candy has been on Steve’s side of the family since 1910(ish). When he took over in the 70’s, he anticipated after 10 years of hard work, he could move the business out of the basement and into a real storefront. Unfortunately, it took until 2018 for that to happen, but hey at least it happened! Steve and Terry own the shop, Craig (the social media manager) is their son, Cara (wrapper and shipper extraordinaire who is poised to take over the shop one day) is their daughter and Leah (who doesn’t love being on camera and is very elusive) is their oldest daughter. Karen has been working for Hercules Candy since the twins (Craig and Cara) were about 6 months old and everybody else is a new recruit. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 for more videos!
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[@roberthindle5146]

You should put one of these in bags of fruit & friendly and call it "Fruit Unfriendly"

[@peacefulpear8]

Just call it last wish lol☠💩

[@HerculesCandy]

We were actually already scheming about something like that! We were thinking of throwing it in a bag of watermelon hard candy so it all looks the same. It would be like candy roulette!

[@peacefulpear8]

@@HerculesCandy That seems a bit unfair lol.

[@HerculesCandy]

@Peaceful Pear haha don't worry, we would label it appropriately 😂

[@peacefulpear8]

@@HerculesCandy I believe you too. Whoever is strong enough to cry I guess.🤷‍♀️🍬🤪🥵😵😭☠

[@dcphoenix5100]

I'm surprised you guys haven't tried making mango with tajin-flavored hard candy. It would go good with a lot of the citrus favored candy you guys make.

[@HerculesCandy]

We have actually! It's in our hot stuff mixed bag! www.herculescandy.com/products/hot-stuff-apple-hard-candy?_pos=1&_sid=909a9a9e8&_ss=r

[@andrasbak]

@@HerculesCandy you should put one carolina reaper candy in those bags. just one.

[@keemarie1]

@@andrasbakcomment thief!!

[@dougconway8165]

lofty pursuits made tajin candy

[@hardrockandmetalrule]

Hey.... if you can send in some to Good Mythical Morning, Rhett and Link just LOVE spicy stuff.... watch their old episodes of when they have eaten spicy stuff... hilarious!

[@HerculesCandy]

That would be a great idea!

[@Dave-ip7hs]

What!? A gmm fan out in the wild!?

[@Richard-ir1ub]

agreed

[@hardrockandmetalrule]

@@Dave-ip7hs Have been a Mythical Beast for quite a few years lol. Love me some Rhett and Link!

[@tomfindysz8177]

I've been watching your videos since you were at the basement. I haven't tuned in for the last few months since I have been so busy with life. Watching this video, I can see just how HUGELY Cooper has improved in his candy making skills. Just the small movements seem so much more natural and confident. Well done, Cooper!

[@mrpig2780]

It just isn’t the same without Max

[@tomfindysz8177]

@@mrpig2780 Well, no, it's not. Max and Cooper are two different people. But that's not a bad thing! I love them both ❤

[@squeakymoma]

I was thinking the same thing. Practice makes perfect they say. 😊

[@Tinker_Balambao]

Make these in lemon lime flavor.. I need em for cold and allergy season. 😅

[@waterlife.1905]

You guys seem like such a cool and fun crew to work with. Wish most kitchens were this fun and involved. You all have a great job.

[@adamb89]

Reapers have a very sharp, almost acrid taste that in my experience doesn't naturally pair with sweet. It tends to work better towards dry rubs, jerky, and other savory things. Habanero peppers go very well with sweet. If you're going for heat, the Red Savina is one of, if not the hottest breed of habanero. It's a fruitier pepper, and I like to mix it with things like chicken, strawberries, and pineapple on a skewer with a honey glaze. It would probably make a great candy. Jalapenos for sure, I've had jalapeno jam, but it's too mild for my taste.

[@magnum1165]

As a guy who grows and grinds his own chilli peppers I discovered the 3M masks with those filters on either side work really good at keeping the spice out of your nose lol

[@debbiefox6846]

They are called respirators. Hubby said they should have been worn the whole time. He used to be an EMT & a Fire fighter. He was also a Correctional officer. He has seen hundreds of staff & inmates go into respiratory distress from just pepper spray which isn't remotely as hot as what they put in that candy. Some people even go into respiratory arrest from super hot peppers etc. That is why I have seen multiple Drs. on TV ask people to stop the hot sauce/ tik tok/ hot pepper challenges. I wouldn't have been able to go in the room without one of those white suits & a respirator. I can't barely handle the tiniest bit of jalapeno in my food. I have extra & heightened taste buds & smell. At least they all already knew how they reacted to spicy food so it was fun. The people who don't understand the Scovil scale are always in for nasty surprises. It's not a joke. Glad they all fared well. 😊

[@ThankGodImAnAetheist]

Nikki casually getting 8 rows on the candy cutter when the previous high score was 4... 🍉 🌶️

[@catalina9844]

This

[@linzertube]

The Andreanos family are always up for trying new things! 👏🤩

[@HerculesCandy]

When there's time 😂

[@maniacal1870]

....I love watching candy being made. It's just so....relaxing.

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

Nikki is genius with the chopper. ❤

[@ecurb]

The transition at 0:15 is so clean, love it

[@michellecrosby3717]

You guys seem to have so much fun. There is NO way I could try that candy, I'm super sentiment to spicy stuff. I just love the cat apron!! 😺

[@pdJY]

🐱 apron ftw

[@garytheplumber]

Really cool to see the process and environment with this sugar work. Great team dynamic.

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Gary!

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

CRAIG IN THE HOUSE!!🤗 I don’t eat pain 🔥 but to each their own! I just love watching candy being made ❤ HELLO new person 👋 Nicki

[@HerculesCandy]

I don't eat pain 🤣

[@philipmelton2066]

@@HerculesCandy is this for sale on the website?

[@calico097]

I’ve heard salt takes the spice out. I once was at an olive oil store that offered tasting of oil. I had one of their oils infused with ghost pepper. I was a person that at the time not consuming dairy and they mentioned putting salt in the mouth it actually worked.

[@HerculesCandy]

Very interesting!

[@luzraji76]

Tajin is chile, salt and citric acid.

[@squeakymoma]

Yes, my husband is a professional chef but also is a genuine with chemistry and he told me this once with hot salsa... It really does help.

[@sierra565]

Idk why but Steve sneezing into the trash can cracked me up SO much.

[@bugmouthready529]

I never normally like intros but yours is really good. Nice one

[@mattpark3135]

Love that you mentioned Toronto - free tours of the city if youre ever here! I find your channel makes me smile

[@wendylou8963]

Lovely seeing the fun! I'm Canadian so it warmed my heart to hear you talk about wanting to travel here❤

[@crazyhandgrows6432]

This looks like such a cool job especially with how nice everyone is. My biggest thing when starting a new job is the employees being kind and it's more of a family than co-workers. Thanks for sharing this!

[@beckymunro2071]

It's always great to see Craig in the videos. I miss him filming the videos.

[@HerculesCandy]

It's good to be back!

[@lori5032]

🔥WOW! 🔥You are all so brave to try the candy! I would never, ever, ever try anything hot! LOL Great Video as always! Miss Greg and Max Soooooooooo much! Love you all! ❤

[@whisphiels5953]

long time viewer here wondering if you guys would make a mango and strawberry flavord candy or just strait mango candy

[@danstankiewicz8222]

I appreciate the effort into making unique candy.

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Real watermelon 🍉 sprinkled with Red Chile is absolutely delightful. I imagine that chile with the watermelon candy would be just as good !!!

[@Runner8617]

Just watching them fold the candy is so relaxing. This looks like such a cool job.

[@lamarblake]

Love watching you guys make candy! FYI milk cuts through that spice better than lemonade in my experience and I LOVE spicy foods. Idea...if you put some kind of humorous warning label on the boxes they'll probably sell faster. lol

[@maxinecrossfire2514]

While yes it does they are vegan and do not do animal products.

[@squeakymoma]

A spoon full of sugar does well too.

[@sanditschoepe2622]

Love how you try the new flavors, but there are some people out there who really love that super hot stuff

[@brandoncormier1909]

Hey! I'm watching from Ontario!!!! I'm between Toronto and Ottawa.

[@woodyg75]

The look on Steve's face at 25:02 is priceless!! That's your screenshot for future laughs lol.

[@jterry211]

Need to do a lime wasabi candy. Wasabi has a fast but short burn.

[@byronmurphy1977]

I love wasabi crisps, I think they were poppadoms.

[@20Moody00]

Yay! Can’t wait to sit back and enjoy this!!🥰

[@chetthrasher]

you guys are way funnier than other candy making channels. immediately subscribed

[@joeyandnicolebolden3950]

I can say this one is a great one for y'all you all should do more of these lol 🌹

[@lasertizellc]

I really enjoy watching your channel on KZbin. You guys are so full of personality from mom dad and your children to the staff it’s too bad. Shipping cost are so high from New York to where I live, I could certainly would enjoy some of your candy! my wife really likes super sour candy so I tried to order some from you guys, but the US post office wants more to ship it to Arizona than what the candy prices are But regardless, your show is fantastic and I look forward to watching more. I am a subscriber.

[@youngjimmyt]

the intro edit is way better than anything ive seen on this channel for years

[@0oKAYMULAHo0]

Love Nikkei!!!!! 🎉 I want to see a whole challenge with her

[@hollyw7410]

Coopers scared animals on his apron says it all!

[@ricmarsh7877]

I'd love to try that candy!

[@mateepie6297]

love the energy

[@catalina9844]

Try adding this to chocolate. The cocoa butter in chocolate would help to temper the heat and being able to chew the chocolate helps the tongue heat bc you don’t have to spend time sucking on it. I think it would work great in a cream or a cluster

[@snowdjagha]

I love that somany young people want to learn this art. It's really cool to see this!

[@evanvavoulas4011]

Steve’s face was priceless lol

[@larissahostetter2335]

Nicky is the real trooper here for wanting to try them all. I love spicy food, but I don't think id try them all. Id try the candy, but nothing else. I would think the candy would be more calmer than the Death Nut! But I will say all peanuts are Death Nuts for me. lol Im allergic.

[@sk84life0]

im with Cooper on this one , lol and its nice seeing Graig

[@snapees]

Oh my gosh, WHAT?!? Are these available for order by chance??? Reaper Candy sounds absolutely phenomenal.

[@michaelbellanti4524]

Wow! Now that's ambitious. Speaking as someone who orders Thai food 10x extra hot, I say well done!

[@HerculesCandy]

Well then that means a lot coming from you!

[@ARSZLB]

ordering THAI 10x hot is literally insanity.

[@vandavang7]

i order thai 30x. but to each their own.

[@andreasteht9566]

I REALLY want some! Will it be available online? Will you make it again?

[@BethBoots]

This was so much fun to watch ❤

[@popotv7006]

for me I fun too😅😅

[@jeranbrown82]

Greatest crew ever!

[@bamaguy5000]

Now this is just genius! I’ve learned to do it thanks to you guys! Keep em coming!

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

I would be so tempted to just put one in a random box of non spicy candy and put a banner on the website saying "Russian roulette spicy candy promotion"...

[@DaneJah]

I must've watched 50 of your vids this past month... now I just made my first order (was waiting for the Fruit and Friendly 8oz to be back lol) Can't wait for my candy to arrive!!

[@byronmurphy1977]

I went back to the start, did 50 a month until I caught up, great way to see the company and family grow.

[@jennyrogers2070]

OMG I wish I could afford to buy this candy..My dad use to work at a candy factory years ago and I am 68 yrs old now...Loved going to where my dad worked to watch how they made candies,,,

[@majbrat]

You guys have come so far from your basement in your house. Very cool seeing staff all learning delicious, old style candy making. This is how things are passed down & not lost to history.

[@Wombbatts]

Just to remind that heat destroys capsaicin. Ever try those Asian chili oils that were not very hot, the chili is aded to the hot oil destroying much of the capsaicin. Temperature control when the powder is added will determine consistency.

[@masonrobirds4190]

I liked the Hawaii 5'O style fade in!

[@1NanB]

puts his hoodie on.. lol to keep the hot out hahaha so funny!

[@hardwareful]

you've got to make Carolina Rebar Candy next

[@luzraji76]

Mexican watermelon candy is not crazy spicy, is very mild it has citric acid... the combo of both flavors is awesome.

[@HerculesCandy]

We've made watermelon tajín hard candy before!

[@b87gr]

I am watching currently so maybe you will answer this question before it ends...but I'm guessing the heat from the hot sugar brings out the heat from the reaper more? When I've cooked with hot peppers it seems the high temps elevate the spice level quite a bit

[@TotallyAGoblin]

if lemonade helps should sell them with a lemon candy as like 'Fire x Extinguisher' or even wrap it around a lemon/citrus candy core so its spicy on the outside but if you get through it can get some relief.

[@philipcochenour5223]

You should do peach with pepper x powder

[@ARSZLB]

the way the hammer gets it off the hook is so cool haha

[@DevilModeYT]

👀 🔥 id love to try these

[@beanhan4766]

3:10 thanks for wearing PPE 👍🏻

[@TRUSTLBLACKMETAL]

the death nut challenge is no joke. i love my spicy stuff, but that stuff made me call off of work the next day

[@Laurynlc55]

Can’t wait for them to be back in stock, need to get some for my brother

[@judevicious3333]

Literally over here sneezing just from watching you guys fold the powder into the candy 🤣

[@HerculesCandy]

Apparently our smell-o-vision is finally working!

[@judevicious3333]

@@HerculesCandy I'll alert the press! This is huge!!! 😆

[@chrisgordy509]

I've GOT to get my hands on some of this!!!

[@funky_Buddha72]

How does that candy weight when stretching just curious

[@nancy9704]

I would not be able to eat this. I can't do spicy. Yes, watermelon/green apple! Those are my two favorite flavors, too!!

[@pennymissell4425]

I've always thought you guys were hot stuff. Montana watching from Arizona 😁

[@HerculesCandy]

Enjoy the warmth!

[@LikeDemDreads]

Watching you guys have fun makes me so happy but also gives me fomo.

[@popotv7006]

me too sister😊😊😊

[@MochiPUZZLES]

you should make spicy tamarind flavor, it's really popular in Mexico

[@emberhusky6878]

My absolute favorite pepper ! as a candy omg I want a bag or two. Looks great guys 🙂.

[@patrickwild5339]

Where did you get the cat apron? I want it!!!

[@JamesJones-og3kc]

I bet that is some good stuff!

[@foofooberrygurl]

Lmao@ Scott suiting up with his mask and goggles. he means business 😂

[@mikella959]

i have been to Montreal and Quebec haha XD

[@marthamalarkey8684]

When and where can I purchase these! Seriously!

[@gentlegiant171]

Do you guys do chilli chocolate?

[@gtbrown4840]

You guys are great thank you

[@incrediblesloth85]

Picture it Sicily 19...wait. so if you could find a way or do some sort of bacon flavor extract with maple in it that could be an interesting savory flavor. Or, like "liquid smoke" with a maple flavor for a maple bacon-esque candy. Do a whole small batch of various savory flavors call it "flavory savors." Liquid smoke does help bring out certain flavors to the forefront like caramel if I'm not mistaken. Plus it's great for marinades

[@darknessblades]

I would actually order this. Though to show its ACTUALLY hot it does need to be a character candy, with a flame or a pepper in the center.

[@vandavang7]

i got it in the mail today! these are so good! thank you for making them guys.

[@rodneynormanhersom3583]

you could make a hot chilli candy with a center of citric acid to kill the burn after, i.e. you suck the chilli layer off to reach the citric acid core ie a hot candy with a built in cure

[@jefffuchs3083]

have you guys even made liorice candies! red or black

[@Chewbacca89]

I've been asking for this to be made a few years back im happy it's been done finslly

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

Holy cow! That was A LOT of pepper powder!! I'm surprised you weren't all coughing and sneezing just from the steam off it it. I start coughing and sneezing just from putting a jalapeño into the stir-fry.

[@tughillbillyhomestead]

When will this be ready to purchase?

[@Sparkle8205]

Oh hey you guys are located in one of the towns one of the potential colleges I may go to! Whenever I do college visits for the northeast I’ll make sure to check you guys out :)

[@DalionHeartTTV]

Been a while since I've watched you guys. Love how the family and business has grown.

[@DreStyle]

I want to test this!

[@rodneynormanhersom3583]

i just watched this for the tenth time, and i realized the you could make an after challenge mint made with citric acid to kill the burn ,ie an after chili candy, each death nut box could come with one for an after challenge heat stopper mint

[@TheNoodlyAppendage]

Where can I buy this, asking for a friend.

[@phoenixsoren]

That's such an angry looking orange XD the green stripe really makes it look like a hot pepper plant

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Please make more of this. My best friend loves this kind of stuff. I went to order it from the website, and you are all sold out. By any chance do you have any in the store? I work about three mins from you guys