Our Rarest Type Of Hard Candy!
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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 teaser
00:08 intro
00:58 putting the kettle together
4:28 the pour
5:57 adding the color
6:52 pushing the candy around the table
9:19 ShipStation ad
11:05 on the hook
15:21 pulling out the candy
18:48 taste test
20:00 mixing the candy up
23:32 packaging the candy
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You’re mostly right about the bananas. When that old song “Yes we have no 🍌’s” was written the world ate a different type than we eat today. It was killed off by a fungus. The cavendish banana we enjoy now is being killed off by a fungus now. That banana flavoring we use is from the older banana type flavor. Bananas were not genetically modified just favorable types taken and their natural clones used to develop plantations of that singular type. Monoculture are vulnerable and soon there will be no more cavendish bananas left.
We like seedless fruits so we use nice tasting seedless types. All clones with the same weaknesses.
So your fun facts are essentially right.
Should some one tell him about how seedless watermelons are made thatd be funny to hear
Just a slight correction.. The cavendish is being killed by a mutation of the same fungus that killed the Gros Michel.. which.. is actually still available, mostly in Asia, and not extinct, just hard to find...
What pisses me off and why I will never trust Snopes is that people have been warning about this for at almost 20 years, and Snopes had a FALSE on their page. Now, if you go and look, it says mixture, because they went and edited the page, but they don't tell you that they changed the page.
Look at the date it was published, Sept 2003. Now look at their sources, ALL of them are 2003 articles, except one that's a 2015 article. THAT is when they changed it to mixed and admitted that the cavendish is in danger.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/banana-peal/
@@stephengeary6439 except he's right banana grow as pups from the mother plant. Each plant only fruits once. They are essentially congress of the mother plant.
Also I think the older variety is called Gross Michael. You can still find them but it's rare. Cavendish are awful in my book. Fingerling bananas I find to have more flavor.
Even favourable selection kind of changes the genetics but in a much slower slower rate
@@aebbingeable Depends on what you mean by slow. In what, 100 years?? There is an area in Texas, I believe, where rattlers are not rattling. They are being born with much smaller rattlers and some are being born with non functional rattlers, and that's because of human predation, pretty much, for rattler round ups...
They are evolving away from rattling, because rattling is not a favorable adaptation in that area anymore.
And again, this has happened in about 100 years which is a drop in the bucket when it comes to evolution, lol.
Not to say I don't disagree, I DO agree with you, but the rattleless rattlers is just such a fascinating topic.
Greg doesn't go fast enough with the corn syrup 😂 got that mellow vibe going strong!
Greg must have some really hot hands to melt the corn syrup like that
@@mdunn4555 that's it! 😂 but no, I think Deborah is right
yea i agree, i noticed he rolls it in his hands wile the other guy uses speed and alternate hands to handle the syrup. works amazuingly well i can see.
Greg goes too slow with the corn syrup. He tries to just drop it in instead of tossing it in. Also I saw Greg touching his glasses then touching the candy. Not good. Watch that Greg.
Would I like to mention no gloves used at all why
Carrot cake rules! Scott, I'm with you. My personal favorite growing up was always yellow cake with chocolate frosting, though. lol. Steve never fails to crack me up. He's so deadpan, reminds me of Steven Wright!
Brazilian style carrot cake!
I love carrot cake so much
True
I accidently nutted one time eating banana bread.
I like carrot cake too
Honestly I really like you all just chatting its honestly relaxing
A lot of people seem to like it for background noise
The editing of the candy at the start was great! I loved the cut of the blue candy dropping/flowing onto the table.
Thanks!
Been watching since basement conversations about the Red Green Show (made me proud to be Canadian). Proud of this family and all their success. Much deserved. Love seeing the new staff and young generation getting involved in candy making.
Steve Smith used to have a big party boat birthed in Hamilton right across the Bay from where I used to birth my boat in Burlington. Not sure if he still does. Whenever I took people out on my boat for the first time, I'd give them a quick tour of the Haida and "Red Green's" boat!
“They can fact check all they want , I’ve never been wrong “ had me lmao
“Shoutout to my boy Isaac Newton, keeping me grounded”😂😂😂 laughed out loud oh my god
The Greg and Coop vibes are at an all time highhh. Fun to watch
They sure are a dynamic duo!
I miss Max but these guys are amazing, always picking out great members for your candy creating team!
I was just thinking the same thing. But it's good to see fresh faces
Hi, did Max resign?
These videos aren’t the same without max.
@@barbieperez4230 I believe he took up a better opportunity.
Max was better and he got along with the family well. The chemistry between him and Craig was priceless and made for more interesting videos. The kid with the hairnet comes across as full of himself. he is constantly talking about what He has done and and is doing instead of what the store is doing or they(meaning all employed there) are doing. Max would use "we talk" and would never put himself above another person.
While watching the video the reason you get the syrup stuck to your hands is because you don't move it around fast enough. Also you keep it stuck to one hand as you move it around so you will always end up having a lot stick until you change your technique.
Some interesting facts about the Cavendish banana...
They're named after William Cavendish, the 6th duke of Devonshire, because the banana was developed in the greenhouses of Chatsworth House.
They're genetic clones.
They account for 99% of banana imports.
It replaced the Gros Michel banana as the dominate banana when it died off from Panama disease. If you have ever used banana flavoring or eaten something banana flavored, it's flavor is based on the Gros Michel banana.
Oh, and I loathe bananas. Never liked them.
I love bananna flavoring and hate real banannas, l would love to try a gros michel bananna
@@callista19w me too :(
@@callista19w I just googled it, you can buy a very small box of them for $67 American plus shipping lol. I'm tempted. Actually, you still get about 14 bananas per small box, so not too bad considering how rare. They're grown in Florida!
I was 'lucky', a friend brought me a few gros Michel when returning from Thailand - now I have stopped buying bananas.
Picking carrot cake for your birthday is a smart choice! Those that aren't a fan won't eat it, thereby giving you the gift of extra cake!
no hate on the carrot cake with cc frosting!! when my daughter was turning 10 i asked what kind of cake she wanted, as in... disney princess, barbie, bratz doll, or any theme, and she came at me with carrot cake. no princess. no doll. no theme. just a plain ol carrot cake with regular cream cheese frosting, not even her name on it.
I agree with Scott. Nothing beats the cream cheese frosting.
I made a carrot cake that was so damned good, my ex asked me to make one for her wedding. Which I did. And all the guests raved at how good it was. A carrot cake done right is one of the best cakes out there.
"my grandma loves me. i hope your grandma loves me too." - Greg 2022
We bought a lot of your candy when we stopped in in late April. Still working on it. Really enjoying the fruit punch!
You must have a lot of self restraint 😂 but I'm glad you enjoyed everything!
@@HerculesCandy It’s easy to make things last with the hard candy! I’ll order more to ship soon!
If you put each batch in a line across the length of the table as you drop them, instead of in piles, then each "vertical" would have all the colors and you won't have to zig zag the length. You save time and break less.
Sigh. These people are not stupid. i am certain they have tried this already and realized quickly that their batches are too big to do this. Every single video they make a large mixed batch like this they get people saying this to them. Their family has been doing this longer than most of us have been alive.
I love this channel. Ya'll are so cool.
Tropical medley sounds great.
It's DELISH!!!! I ordered some last year. Can't wait to order it again.
Your random conversation is fun. Keep it up. Nice to see how hard these guys work to make a quality product. Thank you.
Carrot cake is amazing! I want it for my birthday, and every other day!
So awesome to see Steve and Terri girls working in the candy shop so they can pass it on.
The banana thing is called Panama Disease
You all had me lol with the whole, "Shout out my boy Isaac Newton." The picture was hilarious and reminded me of Scottie P. -- all that's lacking is the chest tattoo which reads, "NO RAGRETS." (No regrets? Not any? Not even one? Not even a single letter?) 😂🤣😂 It's so refreshing to watch everyone having such a great time while working! Then again, can you really call that work? That's Okay Cooper, I'd choose ya over carrot cake too ... key lime pie might be a different story entirely. haha
Love the random conversations, it feels like we're just hanging out with the Boys😃and candy... y'all are awesome keep it up!
The random conversations are one of the reasons I started watching. I listen while I craft. Feels like I'm sitting in a room with my grown kids.☺️
@@trinafry1052 check out the channel "The Last Homely House On The Left", its all types of craft, drawing, knitting etc.
It is ran by a lady who works for Hercules Candy (just like me).
Greg, the trick is that Cooper is a speed demon where juggling corn syrup is concerned. It's never on one hand LONG enough to stick. Steve does it the same way, and it never sticks for HIM either. Keep practicing, the quicker you manage to get, the less it'll stick.😉
Carrot cake is one of the best cakes if it's made right, carrot cake does not have the texture of carrots but you get a small taste of it with the spices, it's really good
I love watching everything you guys put out. Everything is so satisfying as well as I love the random conversations bc you ALL are funny and bring different takes on things to the table. I love the entire crew.
Also Craig, I REALLY love your hair that length and in a ponytail. It suits your face SO well!
I miss Max . Still love watching u making candy
It truly makes sense to dump the Candies perpendicular to the wall. That way you can run the scoop up the table for an easier,, quicker mix.
The opening scene. The camera and editing work was magical.
What if you let the hard candies cool along the back wall in a thinner row. Then as you add each new row the candy would already be nearly mixed
You guys need a rolling barrel to mix the colors really quick lol! Great video.
I really love watching the banter of these guys!
Candy makers are literally the sweetest folks you can know. Always cheerful. They get to make the food that the world rewards themselves with and eats for pure pleasure. Keep on being yourselves, and full this world with sweetness. Now more than ever, we need it.... Please and thank you. 💯🍬🍫🍭🍯
I just looked it up and the species/variety of banana that’s possibly going extinct is called Cavendish and it’s facing something called Panama Disease
Same thing happened to a few other varieties in the 50s
I would guess that they are starting new varieties to be resistant to the Panama disease..let's see if scientists or disease are faster lol
It gets into the soil and spreads super easy
SciShow has a great episode explaining that the Gros Michel was the banana used until the 1950's and now it's almost extinct. The Cavendish is the banana most widely eaten right now but in a second episode SciShow did they explained the Cavendish is now in danger too.
Not in Honduras
Love the new kids very light hearted again!
The banter is half the fun!
Absolutely loved this video. I felt like I was at home hanging out and laughing with all my friends. When we talk, we go from topic to topic to topic. No conversation patten and just love to share words with each other. The saying goes, book authors don't read others books cause they might be influenced in some way by that other author. But talking to your friends and family/ loved ones and sharing ideas is something amazing. Thanks you Hercules candy for such a warm and at home experience. Take care everyone. 🧡✌️🍀
I love the banter and factoid talk. 💙 And please keep fact checking with Steve 😆
Maybe Cooper just hasn’t had the right carrot cake…
I've tried at least 25 different carrot cakes. They still aren't a cake I'll eat willingly.
Second this. I didn't like carrot cake for years and after trying a few different recipes it's one of my favs.
Mine too…love it..they sell these small slices at the convenience store I work at and man…they’re so good
I just realized how much work goes into candy making
Loving the banter 😂
the way the video is edited made me laugh so hard, love it and keep up the great work!
Thanks Jenna! I'm glad somebody enjoyed our painstaking hours of editing and re-editing 😂
I never get tired of watching y’all! The colors and sounds are satisfying and the conversation is hilarious 🤗🎉
All cake is loved! Cooper needs to keep trying carrot cake until he fines his favorite
One day he'll learn to enjoy the finer things in life
@@HerculesCandy absolutely try Hummingbird Cake. It's more like a banana bread, and if that's not his thing... Chuck the batter in the waffle iron. It's the gateway to understanding carrot cake.
My Mom made the BEST carrot cake. I have tried lots of other carrot cakes but none compare to my Mom’s, it was super moist and she made a cream cheese frosting to go with it. Now I am craving it. LOL.
Harry Chapin had the best song regarding bananas. “300,000 lbs of bananas”
Greg seems like a really great employee. very knowledgable and was smiling the whole video.
Greg has amazing tattoos!
First time watching, like the dynamic, from a first time perspective seems like a cool place to hang with the boys, making candy is cool in my book.
it's so cool watching how y'all make the hard candies
"I hope your grandma loves me too" 😂 Love this
You guys crack me up!! I love your videos, and your candy!!!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Tatianna!
I LOVE a good carrot cake. I add coconut milk in mine and it truly makes it more delicious!
I add walnuts to my carrot cake and cream cheese vanilla frosting
Okay I think Coop needs to try your carrot cake!
@@SuperGigi06 shredded coconut is good too. Really adds to the flavor.
@@queennefratiti69 will have to try that my dad when I was a kid about 8 years old he taught me to make carrot cake and spice cake. Will have to make some in honor of him soon.
No the vids where y’all talk about just random stuff while making candy are the Best ones
Love the random talking while you make candy 🍭 awesome
I know carrot can make people go UGH, but carrots are a very sweet veggie, and they lend a touch of sweetness to the cake. Carrot cake is considered a spice cake, and the carrot flavor is very faint. I hope Cooper tries it. I know it will turn his UGH to YUM.
Just tell him its zucchini bread....frosted. surprisingly good if you try that, too.
I love carrot cake so much!!! Great vidya. The candy looked so yummy. Thanks, Hercules crew, for all you do. Hi Craig.
Thanks so much Crystal!
Super fun to watch you guys make the candy I am eating as I watch! Love to watch you guys having fun together. It makes your candy even better! (It’s really really good stuff, guys)
Super satisfying to watch. Just ordered candy - can’t wait to try it!!
Scott, I'm with you on wanting a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for your birthday (just no raisins/sultanas in the cake). Go Team Carrot Cake
Raisins are only good in Trail Mix, that’s it.
@@gsmith6026 Apparently I used to eat them by the box as a kid, but these days I generally refuse to eat them unless they're in raisin toast or hot cross buns (or in something sparsely enough that they're not noticeable)
Don’t forget NUTS I love n miss carrot cake
@@gracio1231 Specifically walnuts.
@@dracosannie ah I see but I don’t like any nuts in my carrot cake that’s what I meant to say oop
Love your videos and your generosity sharing this art form. Thanks to you I’m now a candy maker. Best wishes from Sweden.
That's so cool! I hope you can continue learning from us!
glad i found this channel you guys are hilarious keep up the banter!
This feels like watching a 90's buddy comedy. I love it.
Bananas are not genetically modified, but the one commonly eaten is a clone. Hi, Greg!
Oh boy...
Oh no, this might be the first time he's ever been wrong! 😱
These guys are amazing
Love the Canadian curler shot😁 for reference point. Liked, subscribed and notifications are on.
The best part about liking carrot cake is that you are probably the only one at the party who does. You can eat all the cake you want. You can have my piece too.
Carrot cake is my favorite, but no raisins.
Wait- is that the Leah (spelling?) A - older sister that I have been hearing about for years? If so, coooll! Tropical is my jam, for sure! Yes to banter - absolutely - Craig and Max used to banter all the time and reference every good movie and silly show - lol
Yes that's the older sister Leah 😊
What an amazing crew!!!!! And satisfying watching y'all make your candy!!!! ✨💓✨
" The Greg and Cooper Show" coming soon!" podcast idea! Booya!
Yum. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I think that should be a new flavor of candy.
I'd eat that.
I have a suggestion when it comes to mixing hard candy batches. When you dump them out of the cutter, lay each flavor out in horizontal rows that span the length of the table instead of stacking each batch on the right-hand end. That way you're getting more of an even distribution when you're finished with the last batch before you ever go to mixing with the scoop. Should be a big time and headache saver getting those bad boys mixed up.
I think they need the room to cool the candy, which is why it's next to the fan.
Way too much candy in each batch for them to do that.
@bludhaven8634 any suggestions for newbies like myself on getting started; equipment, ingredients, etc?
Carrot cake, Red Velvet cake, and Italian Wedding cake....all YOM! The cream cheese frosting on all of them is what makes it.
I love the banter. Carrot Cake is good with Chocolate Chips added in the batter. I'm a big Cooper fan!
In the UK, it's only within the last few years that vanilla or chocolate sponge cake was seen as birthday cake. Most celebration cakes (birthday, wedding, christmas, christenings, etc.,) were dark fruitcake with marzipan (rolled as a sheet and put on the cake like icing) and royal icing (hard fondant icing that was rolled out and attached to the marzipan layer with apricot jam.). I hate fruitcake (I'd peel off the marzipan and give the rest of it away)..
Whoa...had no idea.
"They can fact check all they want. I've never been wrong" Hercules' Humble candy makers 🤣🤣
Cooper, don't make me choose!!
Team C(arrot)ooper
You guys are awesome and this video was amazing to watch how you made this candy!
The kind with the collar, turtle neck! That’s the kiiiiiiiiiind….
CAUSE WHEN YOU’RE LOOOONELY
Team carrot cake!! But, still love you Cooper! ...and Greg!
Yes to carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, but not for my birthday...that's not special enough for a birthday. Also yes to pineapple juice - yum. And I'd have Greg as my grandson, he's sweet.
Got my order placed! Can't wait to try it and share it with family members.
Love watching these!! These are liter the coolest videos for candy making and you guys are awesome!! I wish I could buy candy like that where I’m from!
Team Carrot all day!! My fathers bday is in 3 weeks, he asked for a carrot cake too!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bro carrot cake is the best
No evil, dirty, unnecessary chemicals, preservatives or stablizers, just nice natural candy
Man is up to date on his banana lore.
Haha I don't get it...carrot cake and Filet O Fish are both so yummyyy
Carrot cake is gross! Team Cooper!
The banana facts guy put me over the edge and I subscribed. Greg, don't change! I'm a fan.
Loving the vibes :)
I would so love to order to Ontario, but the shipping is just out of this world! $52 USD as the cheapest shipping method to SW Ontario is painful (Over $65 CAD!). Is there any chance that there could be friendlier shipping options available? I know this is most likely out of your control, but ohhh the pain of not ordering because the shipping just can't be justified. Signed, a desperate for hard candy, Canuck!
I'm in Manitoba and it's even worse! The struggle is real
Even here in the U.S the shipping is crazy expensive I paid $35 in shipping for a $37 order to Oregon the candy was amazing but I won’t order again unless they can do something about shipping I know they are no Amazon but there has to be some way to make it less expensive to ship.
once in a lifetime it's worth it - British Columbia here, paid thru the nose yowza, but shared out the pain a bit by buying a BUNCH of for family and friends AND for presents, and just pretended I didn't see the amount that went on my CC...
Waffle Crisp Cereal bark!!!!!!!!!!
I love carrot cake and I like the random conversations
@2:48 Greg "how... we did the same thing" yes but Coop did it 3-4 times faster, tossing the corn syrup back n forth between his hands and then tossing it into the bowl, not slowly trying to mould it by hand, Greg try to spend less time touching the corn syrup as Coop does!
NICE
Team carrot cake! I want it for my bday every year, too! Cooper, I think you've only had bad carrot cake!
You nailed this into guys good job 👍
Aww I'm loving this video....I've been watching since the beginning and have even ordered a couple times and I am in awe at the video quality now, super super good job!
Thanks so much Zee!