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The Candy Cook Book
Table of Measures, Weights, and Food Values (Cont.)
| Measure | Calories | Protein Grams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. molasses | 1½ cups | 1301 | 10.88 |
| 1 lb. eggs | 9 large | 595 | 53.98 |
| 1 lb. chocolate | 16 squares | 2772 | 58.51 |
| 1 lb. shelled almonds | 3 cups | 2936 | 95.25 |
| 1 lb. shelled walnuts | 4 cups | 3199 | 83.46 |
| 1 lb. shelled peanuts | 2¾ cups | 2487 | 117.03 |
| 1 lb. shelled pecans | 4 cups | 3330 | 43.55 |
| 1 lb. dates | 2 cups | 1416 | 8.62 |
| 1 lb. raisins | 2 cups, packed solidly | 1563 | 11.79 |
| 1 lb. shredded cocoanut | 8 cups | 2675 | 25.85 |
| 1 lb. corn syrup | 1¼ cups | ||
| 1 lb. marshmallows | 4 cups | 1034 | |
| 1 lb. milk | 2 cups | 314 | 14.96 |
| 1 lb. heavy cream | 2⅙ cups | 1724 | 9.98 |
| 1 lb. popcorn | 2 cups | 1826 | 48.57 |
| 1 lb. almond paste | 1½ cups | ||
EQUIPMENT FOR HOME CANDY-MAKING
Many varieties of candy can be made without any other utensils than are found in the average kitchen. The following list will be sufficient for the preparation of any candies found in this book. when candy is to be made commercially on a large scale, many other pieces of equipment will be found desirable.
