Candy is a broad category of sweet confections made primarily from sugar, syrups, and other flavorings. It spans various textures and types, from chewy treats to hard lozenges.
Popular Types of Candy
- Chocolate Bars: Made from cocoa, milk, and sugar, often filled with nuts, caramel, or wafers.
- Gummies: Chewy, gelatin-based treats available in various fruit flavors and shapes like bears or worms.
- Hard Candies: Crystallized sugar drops designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, including lollipops and mints.
- Caramels & Toffees: Made by cooking sugar with milk and butter to create a rich, chewy, or crunchy texture.
- Licorice: Chewy ropes or bites flavored with licorice root extract or synthetic fruit flavorings.