Candy Corn

halloween · candy · autumn · american

Three colorful sections. Candy corn is divided into three layers, typically yellow on bottom, orange in the middle, and white on top. This classic design has stayed almost the same since it was first made in the 1880s.

Waxy and sweet. The candy has a smooth, waxy texture and tastes like honey, sugar, and vanilla all mixed together. That waxy feel comes from ingredients like cornstarch and special waxes used to give it that unique crumbly-but-smooth texture.

Fall favorite. Candy corn is most popular during autumn and Halloween in North America, when you see huge bags of it in stores and at trick-or-treat events. It's been a Halloween tradition for well over a hundred years.

Simple ingredients. The candy is made from basic ingredients like corn syrup, sugar, honey, and wax, all mixed together and shaped into tiny kernels that look like corn. No chocolate or nuts needed, which makes it simple but also pretty unique among candies.