Freeze-drying candy is an excellent method to try old favorites in an exciting new way. Here's everything you need to know to do it at home.

Exploded Sweets, based in Bottesford, set out to introduce a new twist to the UK sweet scene by offering freeze-dried sweets - a novel, crunchy take on classic favourites.

You may notice freeze-dried candies are a lot more expensive than their traditional counterparts. So what explains this difference in pricing between the two?