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So what is the remarkable thing about Sugar Babies? Yes, they’re small pieces of caramel – one of the nation’s favorite sweets. And, yes, they’re packaged in a handy bag, easy to carry and stash in the drawer. As for the name – Sugar Babies. Easy to remember for sure. But the name – like the candy itself, is memorable for another reason. Sugar babies were one the first marketing endeavors to feature “brand extension” of products. There was the Sugar Daddy, a caramel lollipop, followed by the Sugar Mama, a chocolate covered Sugar Daddy (no longer in production), and their delightful off-spring, Sugar Babies. Buy one, buy all. Quite a family!
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Size: One 1.7 ounce package
Sugar, corn syrup, invert sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, dry whole milk, modified food starch, whey, natural and artificial flavors, confectioner's glaze, salt, caramel color, artificial colors (FD&C yellow 5, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1), soy lecithin, white mineral oil.
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The Sugar Babies Family: Sugar Daddy, Sugar Mama, and More
Another caramel favorite with a spicy name was the Sugar Daddy, invented by Robert Welch, a chocolate salesman for his brother's James Welch Co. This Sugar Daddy was named for the other sugar daddy, an older gentleman who obliges a younger woman, wife, mistress, or whoever she may be, with all the comforts his fortune can supply. Apparently, that sugar daddy originated with one Alma Spreckels. It’s the pet name she gave her considerably older husband and heir to the Spreckels's sugar fortune in 1908. Originally, the candy was called the “Papa Sucker.” We’re all glad they changed it. Can you imagine calling it “Papa Sucker” today? It’s almost too embarrassing to talk about. And you do know what I mean.
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.
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