Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
CONFECTIONERY.
By Frederic J.Haskin.

composition suitable for adoption as a ma
tional anthem. AS this half million in
pennies practically would come from the
tills Of the small candy stores of the
country. 1t Is held to be q matter worthy
Of the consideration Of the entire confec-
tionery trade
AS matter Of fact. pure candy has
been proved to be beneficial rather than
harmful to the average child. Some Of the
model school lunch menus, prepared by
domestic science teachers, include al
ways piece OF pure candy. The domes-
tic science teachers take the stand that
sugar Is necessary to child health. and
that, properly made, candy is one Of the
best forms in which sugar can be eaten.
The nutritive value OF chocolate now is
generally recognized: consequently. choco-
late CONNECTIONS are
Regard Chocolate held to be beneficial
as Nutr;t;ons Most frst-class con-
"S ""ti1tiouS' fectioners now put
forth some brand of plain sweet choco-
late. This product. il properly made, can
not but be wholesome and nutritious for
children, If eaten in reasonable auanti-
ties.
Each year brings out many novelties in
confectionery. although there are certain
old staple lines which still hold their own
in popular favor. For general sales. the
very elaborate and highly colored candy
is much less in demand than ten wears
ago. notwithstanding the fact that the
non-potsonous vegetable colors Endorsed
by the pure food regulations would en-
able the confectioner to produce almost
any shade. The greatest demand now
is for the chocolate and the pink and yell
low shades. popularity supposed to come
from the natural rose and lemon al
though produced generally by cochineal
and an infusion OF saffron. Both of these
colorlngs were recognized as harmless by
our grandmothers. who used to look
doubtfully upon CONNECTIONS colored in
blue, green or purple. In former days
arsenic entered largely, into these color
ings. but now they aresquite as harmless
as the others. although they are less in
demand
The fine confectioner produces the mos:
remarkable effects in sugar. A basket of
candy roSebuds Is dainty gift for a
debutante. and the pink and green bios
SONS are as delicious to the taste as they
are natural in appearance. A green candy
pod slightly opened. showing the peas in
side, was a unique bonbon in pistachio-
Favored candy brought out a couple OF
years ago. A basket of candy peas, how
ever. was novelty more talked about
than sold. Potatoes, cucumbers, carrots
radishes and even cabbages have been eff
rectiveiy reproduced in candy for special
occasions. but they do not appeal TO the
general trade.
The high-grade confectioner now makes
each day fresh supply OF candy-dipped
fresh fruits. These
Fresh Supply Is are perishable
Made Each Day. fo Uo' e.n an ns,s mere re
come cheap. but they are very popular,
especially in the summer Cherries. with
the stems on. dipped into a rich cream
fondant and allowed to harden, are a de-
Iicious confection the day they are made,
but those left over unsold are useless.
and the same is true OF strawberries.
Raspberries are used a little in this way.
but are hardly firm enough to give salts
faction In the winter. white grapes and
pieces of candied pineapple are candy |
coated. These last a little longer than |
he others. although they cannot be ship
ped. and are only to be found in ex-
pensive shops.
In the way of novelties, the Chinese |
produce several things
which puzzle Americans. They manufac- |
and, skins of the real products. How |
hey manage to eject the original con- |
tents and inject the candy is problem
10 American has yet been able to solve. |
Chinese oonfections are often very elao- |
,rate In appearance, although their 1a- |
,oring is not generally pleasing to the |
European or American palate. The |
methods employed In China are very old. |
however. wliie the elaborate CONNECTIONS |
IF America are comparatively new.
Hbo firsf nd
was the plain maple sugar of the colo
lies. Then followed the peppermint and
loZenges so dear to our
The candy stick with its
barber pole effect was the next product,
md this is still popular in some places,
although the newer and more elaborate
corrections have crowded it to the back
ground.
America exports candy to practically |
every country In the world. More than
$4,000 worth
America Exports was sent to Eng
to Every Country. Even in Paris
.ertain Americ an candies, such as pea
int brittle and popcorn crisps find favor
With the Parisians. who are supposed to
cad the world In the confectioner's art.
The United States exports a great deal
If candy to the tropical countries, partly
because Yankee ingenuity has been &C
i've in devising cheap boxes and wrap
,ing which could protect the CONNECTION
rom the ravages Of the tropical climate
without making it absolutely prohibitive
n price to the average buyer.
The confectioners of the country gen.
,raily are in accord with the regulations
Il the pure food laws, even if at times
hey seem to involve hardships in indi-
,idual cases. The better class Of con-
ectioners are anxious to make their