This Recipe for Homemade Toy Candies Lets You Stack and Snack
Ady Floyd — May 25, 2015 — Art & Design
References: theawesomer & thisiscolossal
This recipe for homemade toy candies is a simple way to prove that sometimes it is okay to play with your food. Grant Thompson is the creator of the YouTube channel King of Random. His latest video is a cooking tutorial that shows viewers how to make LEGO candy that you can eat.
It is a simple process that combines only three ingredients of corn syrup, jell-o and gelatin. The end product is a bunch of toy pieces that can actually be stacked on top of one another. Mixing these ingredients together in cold water and then heating over the stove into one subtance, it is ready to be poured into molds.
Thompson made molds on his own and also suggested purchasing molds from the LEGO store that are used as ice cube trays. After letting the entire substance sit for five to six hours, the result is a perfectly durable gummy candy that can be stacked and played with. This recipe is simple and easy leaving no sticky feeling to the homemade toy candies.
It is a simple process that combines only three ingredients of corn syrup, jell-o and gelatin. The end product is a bunch of toy pieces that can actually be stacked on top of one another. Mixing these ingredients together in cold water and then heating over the stove into one subtance, it is ready to be poured into molds.
Thompson made molds on his own and also suggested purchasing molds from the LEGO store that are used as ice cube trays. After letting the entire substance sit for five to six hours, the result is a perfectly durable gummy candy that can be stacked and played with. This recipe is simple and easy leaving no sticky feeling to the homemade toy candies.
Trend Themes
1. Homemade Toy Candies - Creating homemade toy candies allows for creative customization and opens up opportunities for niche candy-making businesses.
2. Edible LEGO - Developing edible LEGO candy provides a fun twist to traditional gummy candies and introduces new possibilities in the confectionery industry.
3. DIY Food Play - Encouraging DIY food play through recipes like LEGO candy stimulates innovation in the edible toy market and fosters interactive culinary experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can explore the production of customizable toy candies to engage with consumers and tap into nostalgia-driven markets.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can consider incorporating edible LEGO candy production into their product portfolio, offering unique and playful snacks for children and adults alike.
3. Youtube Content Creation - Creators on YouTube can capitalize on the trend by sharing DIY toy candy recipes and engaging with a wide audience interested in fun and innovative food content.
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