Classic Candy Corn
Classic Candy Corn
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Candy Corn is, quite literally, indescribable. It seems like a retro treat but was actually invented in the 1880s. It’s sweet, which everyone agrees. The flavor is soft, much like a marshmallow, or maybe, a Circus Peanut, or, quite possibly, a softer version of the Charms in Lucky Charms. As for the colors: the classic candy corn was white, orange and yellow, although newer versions abound. Perhaps the greatest debate among Candy Corn Lovers is how to enjoy it. Throw the whole thing in your mouth? Eat it color by color? Starting at the bottom? Or is that the top? One thing is certain, with candy you’re eating a classic. AND guess what? It wasn’t just for Halloween! It was a favorite year-round.
Product Details
Product Details
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Glycerin, Egg Whites, Confectioners Glaze, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Mineral Oil, Honey, Carnauba Wax, Coconut Oil, Artificial Colors (FD&C: Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1). Packaged in the same facility as: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Wheat, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Shellfish, Egg, and Sulfites
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
The Secret Life of Candy Corn – the Most Controversial Candy Around
People love candy corn. And they hate it. They love and hate candy corn so much, it ranks as one of the most controversial candies around. This hasn’t always been true although its heritage and purpose is somewhat confusing.
Candy corn was invented in the late 1800s by the Wunderle Company of Philadelphia. No one knows when the company founder, George Renninger, created the sweet, a blend of sugar, water, corn syrup, marshmallow, and vanilla. But two things are certain – Renninger called the candy “Chicken Feed” and, when he came home from work, sometimes threw the candy to his chickens, figuring if they liked it, the name “chicken feed,” worked.
Other companies sold chicken feed – Brach’s Candy, now Ferrera, and Goelitz Confectionery Company now known as “Jelly Belly” who started making the candy in 1898. The name changed in the 1940s when the Goelitz Company sold it as “Candy Corn.” Never mind that Brach’s was already selling their “Candy Corn” in 1935, plenty of “candy corn” was already around, made at home and manufactured by the Butter-Kist company or the many stores that bought machinery to make it.
The original “Candy Corn” was actually well-marketed sugar-coated corn, much like Cracker Jacks, and other sugar-based popcorn that had been around since the late 1800s. Other iterations on the candy corn/corn candy theme included CANDY CORN TAFFY. It’s not complicated to make and was a favorite in 1910. So much a favorite that early Halloween festivities had taffy pulls as their main event.
As for the candy: that was more demanding. Early commercial candy-makers combined 45-pound batches of sugar, water, and corn syrup in large kettles, then added fondant and marshmallows to smooth out the texture. Next, the confectionery workers poured the warm candy into buckets, then into kernel-shaped molds, walking backward, a routine they repeated three times for the white, yellow, and orange colors.
Their efforts were not in vain – candy corn was a year-round candy that more-than-doubled as a candy-condiment/food decoration all year round. Today, of course, we consider candy corn a Halloween treat. Perhaps the time has come to embrace Candy Corn for all it is!
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The Sweet History of Candy Corn: From 'Chicken Feed' to Halloween Favorite
Candy corn was invented in the late 1800s by the Wunderle Company of Philadelphia. No one knows when the company founder, George Renninger, created the sweet, a blend of sugar, water, corn syrup, marshmallow, and vanilla. But two things are certain – Renninger called the candy “Chicken Feed” and, when he came home from work, sometimes threw the candy to his chickens, figuring if they liked it, the name “chicken feed,” worked. Little did he know the wild and ever-changing life his candy would embark on…and still does today!
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
