How Do Pop Rocks Work?

Learn how oral pop rocks and popping candy create their crackling sensation by releasing trapped carbon dioxide when the candy dissolves.

Popping candy contains tiny pockets of pressurized carbon dioxide trapped inside the candy. When the candy dissolves in moisture, those pockets open and release the gas, creating the familiar crackling sound and sensation.

Why moisture matters

Humidity can make popping candy lose its effect before you open it. That is why sealed packaging and dry storage are important.

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