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List Price: $42.95
Our Price: $32.90
Your Save: $ 10.05 ( 23% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos
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Amazon Maximum Age: 18
Manufacturer Maximum Age: 14
Amazon Minimum Age: 120
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Toy
Brand: Thames & Kosmos
EAN: 0857853001339
Feature: Make hard candy, lollipops, chocolates, caramels, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, gum drops, marshmallows, licorice, marzipan, pralines, peppermint patties, and more
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 120
Model: 641016
Publisher: Thames & Kosmos
Release Date: 2008-01-01
Studio: Thames & Kosmos
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Features
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Make hard candy, lollipops, chocolates, caramels, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, gum drops, marshmallows, licorice, marzipan, pralines, peppermint patties, and more
Learn the chemistry of crystals and the biology of taste
Explore the origins of chocolate and sugar
Full-color, 48-page illustrated book provides instructions, recipes and scientific explanations
For ages 10 and above
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Editorial Reviews:
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Make your own delicious emporium of candy treats – from lollipops to peppermint patties – and learn about the science of candy.- Make hard candy, lollipops, chocolate caramels, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, flavored marshmallows, licorice, marzipan, white chocolate creams, peppermint patties and more
- Learn about the history of candy and the candy industry
- Explore the origins of chocolate and sugar
- Learn the science behind the sweets
- Includes tools, molds, shape cutters, baking cups, lollipop sticks, candy thermometer and more
Discover the chemistry of sugar and the biology of taste – the fun way – with this yummy kit. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: a nice concept, kind of challenging for kids
Comment: This is a really neat concept, and very attractive to both kids (make your own candy!) and parents (teach your kids important scientific principles!). The manufacturers have put together a nice package, with a beautifully illustrated, and informative instruction manual. The caveats I would offer are:
1. Candy making is actually pretty challenging, and sometimes dangerous (170-degree sugar syrup). Kids will not be able to use this toy safely without continuous adult supervision.
2. In order to use this kit, you will have to buy at least $40 worth of candy-making ingredients and equipment, unless you are already making candy at home and own these things (for example, colorings and flavorings, various kinds of chocolate, a marble pastry board).
3. The recipes sometimes don't include a lot of detail. For example, they don't always specify the quantities for the various ingredients. If you have a lot of candy-making experience, you may be able to guess. We had to look up candy recipes on the internet.
Overall, it was fun to read the manual, and we tried a couple of the simpler recipes. Some of the more hazardous activities ended up being more demonstrations than opportunities for the kids to have a hands-on experience. The kids enjoyed being able to choose different colors and flavors for their candy creations.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's ok...
Comment: Well, I had high hopes for this product as my now 4 year old has almost 3 years experience in the kitchen. It is ok, just not really geared towards kids. We were really expecting the instructions, recipes, and prep methods to facilitate working with your kids step by step. It's just not there.
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