The video is an experiment to see what unusual items can be turned into cotton candy using a cotton candy maker. The host tries various items, including Jell-O, ramen noodles, Mentos, Diet Coke, Tootsie Rolls, Smarties, Pop Rocks, Kool-Aid, Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, and Nerds. The results show that items with high sugar content, such as Jell-O, Mentos, Kool-Aid, Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, and Nerds, can be successfully turned into cotton candy. However, items with low or no sugar content, such as ramen noodles and Diet Coke, do not work. The host also notes that the items need to be ground into fine particles to work properly. The video is an entertaining and informative experiment that showcases the versatility of a cotton candy maker.
Here are the key facts:
1. A cotton candy maker can turn sugar into cotton candy.
2. Jello can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces and heated in a cotton candy maker.
3. Ramen noodles cannot be turned into cotton candy, likely due to the lack of sugar.
4. Sugar is the main factor in making cotton candy.
5. Mentos can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces.
6. A tootsie roll can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces, but it also produces fudge due to the chocolate content.
7. Smarties cannot be turned into cotton candy, likely due to the lack of sugar.
8. Pop rocks can be turned into cotton candy, but they lose their popping sound when ground into small pieces.
9. Kool-aid can be turned into cotton candy.
10. Jolly Ranchers can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces.
11. Skittles can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces.
12. Nerds can be turned into cotton candy when ground into small pieces, but the result may not be as consistent as other candies.