The nougat in a Snickers bar is a slightly aerated candy with small sugar crystals distributed throughout. One of the ingredients in the nougat is egg white, a protein that helps stabilize the air bubbles and provides a light texture. Often, nougats like this are made by whipping sugar and egg whites together, with the egg whites coating the air bubbles created during whipping. This results in the nougat's distinct lightness.
As a food engineer studying candy, I now look at candy in a whole different way than I did as a kid. I have no trouble sacrificing a piece for the microscope or the texture analyzer to better understand how all the components add up. Snickers has many of the most common elements you'll find in your Halloween candy, and understanding these components is essential to appreciating how they work together.
In my work, I study the different components that make up lots of popular candy bars. Once you get into it, each component is more complex than you might think. For example, the lucky combination of nougat, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate in a Snickers bar not only satisfies our taste buds but also showcases an intricate blend of textures and flavors that delivers a unique snacking experience.
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