Why doesn't candy melt when it is shipped from the factory to the stores,especially during the summer?

Answer 1

They often put cold packs in with it and styrofoam that prevents it from melting before it's out of the package.

Answer 2

Also, consider that most chocolate candies are coated, in various ways, to prevent melting, except for very high temperatures.

Some, like M&Ms, have a hard, sugar shell that resists heat. Others, like Raisinettes, use a chocolate formula that contains a waxy substance that also resists melting a bit longer than plain, untreated milk chocolate.

There is a point, however, where even these treatments will not work. If a vending machine is kept where heat can build up, the candy bar you purchase may have melted enough and re hardened. When this happens, you can see that the butter fats have separated from the cocoa, resulting in the whitish, powdery coating. The candy may still be good, but it looks unnatractive and has an unpleasent texture.

Answer 3

Because it isn't always directly in the sun it is usually in a box, in a truck, then to the store, then it melts. And they keep everything cold.

Answer 4

Refrigeration?

Answer 5

the trucking industry does a good job
they have refrigerated trailers and KNOW the requirement for proper handling..

Answer 6

The only think I can think of is , That the drivers Most be Cool !!!!

Answer 7

they probably ship it in cooled/refrigerated trucks.

Answer 8

because the trucks they ship them in have coolers :)!