Let’s look at the elements of a Snickers bar as an example of candy science. Once you get into it, each component is more ...

All Hershey’s Kisses have a white paper strip that comes out of the top of the wrapper. This little flag is called a “plume.” ...

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.

But in my work, I do study the different components that make up lots of popular candy bars. Snickers has many of the most common elements you’ll find in your Halloween candy. Let’s look at ...