Conversation hearts typically consist of sugar, corn syrup, and Gelatin, along with flavoring agents and food coloring to create their distinct colors and tastes. The candies are usually flavored with fruity tastes like cherry, orange, and wintergreen. They often have short messages printed on them, which adds to their appeal during Valentine's Day. Overall, their simple ingredients contribute to their crunchy texture and sweet flavor.
Conversation Hearts were invented by the NECCO candy company.
Necco
Conversation Hearts ==== The link below has their history.
Necco makes between 10 and 14 million pounds of conversation hearts per year.
If 3 pounds of conversation hearts cost 18, one can buy 5 and have some balance.
Goat Hearts
1,000
The number of conversation hearts that would fill a 4-quart bowl can vary based on the size of the hearts and how tightly they are packed. On average, a quart can hold about 4 to 5 cups of small candies like conversation hearts. Therefore, a 4-quart bowl could hold approximately 16 to 20 cups of hearts, translating to roughly 800 to 1,200 hearts, depending on the specific dimensions and packing method.
Valentine's Day
2011
they didn't show it in the film ( :-( ) but in the book, Jacob gives Bella some conversation hearts (or chocolates) on valentines day, when he comes over her house
The first conversation hearts were made by the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) in the 1860s. Originally known as "Motto Hearts," these candies were printed with phrases and messages, making them popular for Valentine's Day. NECCO's production of conversation hearts continued for over a century, becoming a staple of the holiday. However, NECCO went out of business in 2018, and production was later picked up by a different company.