The Sweet Evolution of Peeps: Exploring America's Favorite Easter Candy.


The Sweet Evolution of Peeps: Exploring America's Favorite Easter Candy.

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The Sweet Evolution of Peeps: Exploring America's Favorite Easter Candy.

Peeps are marshmallow candies that are very popular around Easter. They are brightly colored and come in many flavors, like cookies and cream and sour watermelon.

Millions of Peeps are made every day in Pennsylvania by the Just Born company. Just Born also makes other candies like Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike.

People have strong feelings about Peeps - some love them and some hate them. Some people say Easter isn't the same without them!

Making Peeps used to take a long time, but now a machine can make them very fast. The machine can make Peeps in less than six minutes!

The main ingredients in Peeps are sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin. After the Peeps are made, they are covered in sugar and packaged.


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What are Peeps?

Peeps are marshmallow candies that are very popular around Easter.

Where are Peeps made?

Millions of Peeps are made every day in Pennsylvania by the Just Born company.

How long did it use to take to make Peeps?

Making Peeps used to take a long time, but now a machine can make them in less than six minutes.


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