(THE CONVERSATION) It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, those gummy ...

From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images It’s Halloween.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s Halloween. You’ve just ...

Nougat. Caramel. Peanuts. Chocolate. The building blocks of a Snickers bar. Each taken alone is simple enough (well maybe not the nougat), but together they become a different monster. Join Claire ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing better than enjoying a tasty treat to get you through a long day, and there's certainly no shortage of sweet options out there ...

Snickers Cinnamon Bun features "cinnamon bun flavored nougat, mixed with crunchy peanuts, and topped with buttery caramel, all cloaked in rich milk chocolate," the company said Dave Quinn is the ...

For millions of fall fans, Halloween season starts just as the weather starts to get chillier. But for those in the candy business, that season really just runs throughout the whole year. "We're ...

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While the tree-shaped Snickers might still be available at some stores, they're increasingly rare—but they're not leaving the ...