Is cotton candy made of sugar crystals?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Is cotton candy made of sugar crystals?

The Big Idea

Fluffy cotton candy is made of sugar. But is it made of sugar crystals? Surprise, not really!

Spinning

Step one: Spinning. A cotton candy machine melts sugar and flings it through tiny holes in a spinning bowl. Thin threads fly out.

Glassy Threads

Step two: Glassy Threads. The thin threads cool so fast that the sugar freezes in a jumble instead of lining up. That makes a glassy solid, like window glass.

Damp Days

Step three: Damp Days. On a damp day, the threads soak up moisture, shrink, and can turn into crystals. The hot machine is for adults to run.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Sugar melts. The bowl spins. Threads cool fast. They stay glassy.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Cotton candy is mostly air, with threads thinner than a hair. Sugar stays jumbled. Damp air shrinks it. Adults run machines.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! At a fair, watch cotton candy being made. Stay a safe distance away. Look at a thread with a magnifier. Compare it with sugar crystals. How are they different?

Outro

Cotton candy isn't really made of crystals. Melted sugar is flung through tiny holes and cools so fast it freezes into glassy, jumbled threads. On damp days, it can shrink and turn into crystals. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!