True Treats Candy
Valentine's Day Fun Box
Valentine's Day Fun Box
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Rainbow Gummy Hearts
These Gummy Hearts are most definitely modern, as the tart taste is relatively new. The backstory of the gummy is very old, beginning with the 10th-century Turkish delight, used as a medicine for sore throats as well as a tasty confection. Iterations of the Turkish delight abounded, including the Gum Drop of 1805. In the 1860s, someone who likely lived in Boston, added a sugar shell to make the jellybean. Flash forward to the 1920s, and the delight took on yet another life as the gummy candy. Perhaps the most beautiful of all was the romantic gummy hearts.
Sour Peach Gummy Hearts
Tart and Tasty! These modern candies are perfect for kids and grown-ups with a soft gummy texture, just loaded with flavor. Comes in a 4-ounce bag and tied with a ribbon. A True Treats favorite. We’re lobbying to have them all year round!
Retro Sweethearts (AKA Conversation Hearts) Started As… NECCO Wafers?!
The Sweetheart candy were made in the mid-1800s by Daniel Chase, a confectioner who invented a machine that stamped sayings onto candy. Previously, the sayings were long and printed on paper wrapped around the sweet – then called “Wedding Candy”. In case the taste is familiar – Daniel’s brother, Oliver, invented the “Chase Lozenge” AKA Hub Wafer in 1847, now known as the NECCO wafer. Originally made as a medicine. Comes in a 4-ounce bag with the history on the label.

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.