Rock Candy

crystals · candy · science experiment

Crystals made of sugar. Rock candy is candy made from really big sugar crystals stuck together. Unlike regular candy, you can actually see each sparkly crystal because they're so large.

Grows over time. You make rock candy by dissolving sugar in hot water, then letting it sit for days or weeks. As the water slowly evaporates, the sugar forms bigger and bigger crystals on a stick or string.

Different names worldwide. People around the world call rock candy by different names like misri in India, nabat in Middle Eastern countries, and navat in other parts of Asia.

Pure and simple. Rock candy is basically just sugar that's been crystallized into a new shape. That's why it tastes purely sweet with no other flavors mixed in.