Hi there! I'm a food processing worker. I heard you run a candy store. How's business?

Hi! Yes, I am a candy store owner. Business has been good despite the pandemic. People still have a sweet tooth.

That's great to hear. So what type of candy do you sell here?

We sell traditional Chaozhou candy. It's made from maltose syrup and is known for being chewy and sweet.

Sounds delicious! I work with food all day, and it's nice to see that there are traditional and authentic candy makers out there.

Yes, we pride ourselves on keeping the traditional methods of candy making alive.

That's really admirable. So, can you tell me more about maltose syrup and how it's used in candy making?

Sure thing! Maltose syrup is a natural sweetener made from malted grain, usually barley. It's heated and broken down into a syrup that's perfect for candy. We mix it with water and other ingredients like flavorings to make different types of candy.

Hmmm, that's really interesting. I wouldn't have guessed that maltose syrup came from barley!

Yes, it's quite fascinating how different ingredients can come together to make something so tasty.

Speaking of which, can I try one of your candies?

Of course! Which one would you like to try?

Hmm, how about the coconut flavored one?

Great choice! Here you go.

*chewing* This is really good!

I'm glad you like it. It's one of our best sellers.

I can see why. This would be a perfect gift for my friends and family.

Definitely! We have many different flavors to choose from, so you can mix and match to make a gift basket.

That sounds like a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with me.

No problem at all. It's always nice to chat with someone who appreciates traditional candy making.

It was a pleasure meeting you. Have a good day!

You too! Don't forget to come back and try some other flavors.