UpTop Treats Blog: Freeze-Dried Candy 101

Explore the delicious world of freeze-dried candy in our blog with insights, trends, and tips on how freeze-drying transforms your favorite sweets into crunchy, flavorful treats.

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Inside the Pika Factory – A Sweet Look Behind the Scenes!

People always ask to see where the magic happens—well, now you can! Introducing The Pika Factory, a whimsical behind-the-scenes look at our “candy manufacturing” operation, run entirely by Princeto...

May 29, 2025

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Dive into Creativity with Princeton Under the Sea Coloring Page 🐙

Princeton is back—and this time, he’s going deep-sea diving! In Princeton Under the Sea, kids can explore a vibrant underwater world filled with smiling sea creatures, swaying coral, and hidden tre...

May 18, 2025

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🕵️‍♀️✨ I Spy a Sweet Coloring Challenge! 🎨🍬

Think you’ve got a sharp eye and a creative streak? This free candy-themed coloring page doubles as an “I Spy” game! With 15 hidden treats and playful surprises tucked inside the art, it’s the perf...

May 13, 2025

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Sugar & Stems: How to Make Freeze-Dried Candy Flowers

If you're craving a craft that's equal parts sweet and stunning, look no further than these DIY Freeze-Dried Candy Flowers. Made with vibrant, crunchy treats and a little hot glue magic, this proje...

Apr 30, 2025

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The STEAM of Freeze-Drying: A Full-Circle Recap

Freeze-drying isn’t just a process—it’s a perfect blend of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)! Each element plays a crucial role in transforming candy into the light, cr...

Apr 21, 2025

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The Mathematics of Freeze-Drying: Crunching the Numbers

Behind every crunchy, puffed-up piece of freeze-dried candy, there’s a world of math at play! From energy calculations to expansion ratios, mathematics is essential in optimizing the freeze-drying ...

Apr 19, 2025