Esquilo Candies sells premium freeze-dried candy in Denver, started by the “original” WiFi Baby, our son! Now a teenager, our son Dylan and his friend Bennett have launched their own successful online business.
Denver Premium Freeze-Dried Candy
Esquilo Candies. Your favorite candies. Transformed. Get the Crunch!
What is Freeze-Dried Candy?
In short, freeze-drying transforms candy into new, intensified styles categorized by texture: crunchy, puffy. This process removes moisture, which concentrates the flavor.
Made in Denver
All candies are crafted in Denver, CO by using a top-quality Harvest Right freeze-dryer at ultra-low temps. Then, the vacuum chamber removes almost all moisture over a 24-hour process.
Youth-run business
Cherry Creek high school students Dylan and Bennett started Esquilo Candies after competing in Young Americans Bank’s entrepreneur competition. program.
They began selling their freeze-dried candy at school and local fairs and enjoyed all aspects of their hobby so much they opted to take it next level.
Freeze-Dried Candy Styles
Puffy candies
Freeze-drying gummies, fruit chews, and other moist, soft candies causes them to expand significantly. The ice crystals that form inside the candy during the process sublimate into vapor, leaving behind air pockets that create a larger, lighter, and more porous texture.
Examples: Saltwater Taffy, Gummy Worms, Rings
Crunchy candies
Many classic hard-shelled candies develop a unique, satisfying crunch when freeze-dried. During the process, the filling expands and cracks the hard outer shell, resulting in an airy, brittle texture.
Combo texture candies
Some varieties of candy develop a more complex texture that combines crunchy and chewy elements.
Examples: Freeze-dried ice cream, marshmallows, chocolates
While all the flavors are delicious, we especially love the Freeze Dried Rainbow Drops and Happy Farmers.