Freeze-dried candy is fun to eat straight from the bag. The puffy shapes, bright colors and loud crunch also make it a great add-on for parties, gifts and nights in. Here are five easy ways to share the crunch.

1. Build a crunchy candy board for your next party

Grab a big tray or cutting board and fill it with small piles of different treats: puffy Rainbow Fruit Chews next to crackly Hard Fruit Candies, airy Salt Water Taffy, and Gummy Clusters for color. Add little labels so guests know what they’re grabbing. It looks great on a dessert table and starts plenty of “wait, what IS this?” conversations.

2. Upgrade movie night

Pour a few favorites into bowls before the movie starts and let everyone build their own snack mix. Try pairing something sweet, like Fruity Chew Squares, with something tangy, like Sour Rainbow Chews. A little goes a long way, since every bite is extra crunchy and full of flavor.

3. Give it as a gift

A bag of freeze-dried candy makes an easy, colorful gift for birthdays, teachers, coaches, coworkers and stocking stuffers. Tie a ribbon around a bag or two, add a handwritten tag, and you’re done. Bonus points if you pick the recipient’s favorite candy so they can taste it in a whole new way.

4. Throw a taste-test challenge

Put the same candy side by side in its original form and freeze-dried. Have friends or family rate the crunch, flavor and “wow” factor on a scorecard. It’s a fun party game, a hit at sleepovers, and a sneaky little science lesson about what happens when moisture leaves candy in a vacuum.

5. Make party favors and goodie bags

Small scoops of freeze-dried candy in clear treat bags make bright, memorable party favors. Match the colors to your party theme: think rainbow for a birthday, red and green for the holidays, or a mix of sour flavors for a game night crowd.

A quick crunch tip

Air and humidity are the enemies of crunch. Keep bags sealed until you’re ready to serve, and close them tightly afterward so your treats stay light and crispy.