sleeper83 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just started vending Mike and Ikes and have been running into problems with the candy sticking and clumping (humid midwest weather). I've read on here that some spray PAM. Is this the only solution to this problem? I'm worried that spraying PAM on my candy would ruin the taste or make them even more sticky. I would like to get a solution because it is selling like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just started vending Mike and Ikes and have been running into problems with the candy sticking and clumping (humid midwest weather). I've read on here that some spray PAM. Is this the only solution to this problem? I'm worried that spraying PAM on my candy would ruin the taste or make them even more sticky. I would like to get a solution because it is selling like crazy. I've also heard that sprinkling a very light amount of corn starch would also help with the sticking problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 if you spray a small amount on a wooden spoon and stir the candy with it you should resolve the issue.you dont need much.if you can taste pam in the candy you used too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacho Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 What I do is spray the inside of a gallon sized ziploc. One small squirt on each side is plenty. Be careful not to spray too much in the baggie because it will make the candy look too shiny. Then transfer the candy into the ziploc and shake it up to coat the candy. Putting them in ziplocks also makes it easier to transfer the candy to the machine. It eliminates the use of a scissors at the customers establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper83 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 What I do is spray the inside of a gallon sized ziploc. One small squirt on each side is plenty. Be careful not to spray too much in the baggie because it will make the candy look too shiny. Then transfer the candy into the ziploc and shake it up to coat the candy. Putting them in ziplocks also makes it easier to transfer the candy to the machine. It eliminates the use of a scissors at the customers establishment. thanks for the tips guys! btw, bacho, love the decals! thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacho Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 thanks for the tips guys! btw, bacho, love the decals! thanks again. You're most welcome, sleeper83. I'm glad you like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvend Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Be aware that some manufacturers have different springs for soft candy (at least Beaver machines do). This does make a major difference in consistent vends of Mike/Ike and Hot tamales. I run in a very humid climate and have to be very careful with these two products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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