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]]>Tootsie Roll Industries stands tall as one of the globe’s largest candy manufacturers, making over 65 million Tootsie Rolls daily. According to them, the secret is a recipe that includes a bit of the previous day’s batch, which is a tradition dating back to the candy’s inception.
Early Beginning
The story begins with founder Leo Hirschfield, a Jewish-Austrian immigrant, the descendant of a family of candy makers, who started his candy career in a small New York City shop in 1896. After dabbling in jelly powders, he perfected the Tootsie Roll in 1907, naming it after his daughter Clara, aka “Tootsie”. The first rolls hit the market in September 1908.
Later Incarnation
Though Hirschfield’s journey ended tragically in 1922, his legacy endured. In 1935, Joseph Rubin & Sons rescued the company from financial woes, with Bernard Rubin appointed as its president. He revamped the formula and size, propelling sales twelvefold by the time of his passing in 1948.
Today
Ellen Rubin Gordon, daughter of William B. Rubin (Bernard’s brother), took over in 2015 and has been steering the ship since. Today, she serves as chairman and CEO, proudly continuing the Tootsie Roll legacy.
But enough history—let’s talk flavor. Alongside the classic cocoa, Tootsie Roll offers a rainbow of fruity options like cherry, orange, vanilla, lemon, and lime in their Tootsie Fruit Chews.
So, next time you’re craving a sweet pick-me-up, grab your Tootsie Roll of choice and savor a piece of sweet history.
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These candies are a game-changer for anyone looking to cut down on sugar and calories. Smart Sweets are made with plant-based ingredients and are free from artificial sweeteners. They offer a variety of flavors, from gummy bears to peach rings, providing the classic candy experience with a healthy twist.
(@smartsweets)Chewys
Another excellent option for health-conscious candy lovers is Chewys. These candies are made with real fruit juices and natural flavors, free from artificial additives. With fruity flavors and a satisfying chewy texture, they’re sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Yum Earth
For those with dietary restrictions, Yum Earth has you covered. They offer organic and allergen-free candies made with real fruit extracts and without any artificial dyes or flavors. Their assortment of lollipops, gummy bears, and licorice is a guilt-free delight.
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]]>Dulce de Leche: The Creamy Caramel Delights
Let’s start our journey with dulce de leche, a beloved staple of Mexican candy. These creamy caramel treats are made by slowly simmering sweetened condensed milk until it transforms into a rich and luscious caramel. From cajeta to leche quemada, discover the variety of flavors and textures that make dulce de leche a true indulgence.
Tamarind Treats: A Tangy and Tropical Adventure
Prepare your taste buds for a burst of tangy goodness with tamarind candies. Tamarind, a tropical fruit with a unique sweet and sour flavor, is transformed into mouth-puckering treats such as tamarind balls, tamarind pulp candies, and tamarind-flavored lollipops. Experience the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tropical notes that make tamarind candies a refreshing delight.
Chili and Chocolate Fusion: The Spicy-Sweet Sensation
Mexico is renowned for its love of combining chili with chocolate, creating a unique and irresistible flavor combination. Dive into the world of spicy chocolate treats, where the heat of chili peppers intertwines with the richness of cocoa. From chili chocolate bars to chili-spiced caramels, discover the surprising harmony of sweet and spicy in Mexican candy.
Pulparindo and the Magic of Tamarind-Chili Paste
One cannot talk about traditional Mexican candy without mentioning Pulparindo, a popular candy made from tamarind pulp and chili. Its unique blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors creates a taste experience like no other. Unwrap a Pulparindo, feel the soft texture, and savor the explosion of flavors as the sweetness of tamarind meets the kick of chili.
Alegría and Amaranth: A Nutritious Delight
End our journey with a taste of alegría, a traditional Mexican candy made from amaranth seeds, honey, and sometimes peanuts. These crunchy and wholesome treats are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Explore the history and cultural significance of alegría, as well as its modern variations that incorporate different flavors and ingredients.
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Try saying “Peeps Pepsi” five times fast. Whether or not you’re successful, you’re sure to enjoy this vanilla marshmallow-flavored cola. Pepsi’s usual red and blue branding is replaced with bright yellow on its Peeps cans and bottles, so they’ll fit right in as part of any Easter basket.
(@dontfeedthewolf)Oreo Peeps
Oreo has developed a bit of a reputation for its weird and wacky flavors in recent years, but its Peeps variety is a delicious treat for Easter snacking. The cookies are made with a pink marshmallow-flavored filling with a subtle granulated sugar texture reminiscent of traditional Peeps.
Kellogg’s Peeps Cereal
If Froot Loops and Lucky Charms had a vanilla marshmallow-flavored baby, it would be this cereal. It contains a mix of crunchy O’s and bunny and chick shaped marshmallows in fun pastel colors perfect for Spring.
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]]>Candies like these are made with milk chocolate, meaning that many of the potential trick-or-treaters you may receive will be unable to enjoy what you have to offer. Fortunately, there are some popular candies available that are coincidentally free of common allergens as well as products specifically made for those with dietary restrictions.
Skittles
Luckily, one of the most popular candies on the market just so happens to be free of the top 8 most common allergens. The company that manufactures Skittles also takes great care to make sure no cross-contamination occurs during production, so these are a pretty safe option.
Enjoy Life Halloween Chocolate Minis
Enjoy Life makes some of our favorite allergy-friendly and vegan baking chocolates, so we were psyched when we discovered that they’d entered the Halloween Candy market. They offer packages of individually-wrapped chocolates in 3 flavors that are perfect for giving any trick-or-treaters with food allergies.
Sour Patch Kids
Another old favorite, Sour Patch Kids are a fun and tasty option that also happens to be free of the top 8 most common food allergens as well as sesame. For even more fun, try adding packets of Sour Patch Watermelons to your candy bowl so that trick-or-treaters can choose their favorite.
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]]>M&M’S Caramel Cold Brew has been described as “a delicious combination of smooth, robust coffee flavor and sweet, chewy caramel, covered in classic M&M’S milk chocolate and wrapped in a colorful, candy shell.” It will follow the chocolate company’s limited-edition Espresso flavor for the holiday season but will become M&M’s first permanent coffee-flavored product.
“More and more coffee drinkers are exploring new flavor combinations, with cold brew ranking as one of Gen Z’s most purchased drinks,” explained Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Senior Marketing Director at Mars Wrigley. “Mars’ M&M’s brand decided to tap into the booming cold brew coffee scene and pair it with a confectionary favorite — caramel. The result? A fun twist to an on-trend favorite that delivers an exceptional coffee flavor experience, all within a classic bag of M&M’S — perfect to enjoy on the go while catching up with friends or sharing a taste of the M&M’S Caramel Cold Brew candies to make new ones.“
The new flavor will be in stores from February 2023, so if eating M&Ms for breakfast is your guilty pleasure, at least now you can get your coffee, too!
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With their chewy texture and fruity flavor, Starbursts are naturally a win. Last year, the square candy was chosen as the most popular, but this year the chews were dethroned by Kit Kats. The chocolate wafers were named the favorite by 6 states, more than any other candy.
Candy vs Chocolate
Far be it from us to choose between chocolate and candy, but such things must be done to determine the true winner. 22 states chose a gummy or fruit chew as their top choice, while 28 went in favor of chocolate.
We’re Worried About Some States
Not that we’re judging, but… Tennessee likes Runts best, Oklahoma chose Circus Peanuts, West Virginia prefers Candy Corn, and Colorado has a penchant for black licorice. Thankfully, some states are normal like New York, Virginia, and Ohio which went for Reese’s.
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]]>Is your partner a foodie? If so, one of the best treats that you can gift them is chocolate-covered snacks. Here are three to have in mind when making this year’s Valentine’s Day purchases.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine’s Day treat, and they should definitely be on your list for this year’s festivities. We especially like dark chocolate-covered strawberries, whose slightly bitter quality lets the tartness and sweetness of the strawberry be the protagonist of the snack.
Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Did you know that National Almond Day is celebrated the week after Valentine’s Day? Get two things done in one fell swoop and gift your lover chocolate-covered almonds for the holiday! They are sure to love their delectable, sweet flavor.
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
If you are looking for an alternative chocolate-covered fruit to strawberries, cherries are a great option for Valentine’s Day. Possessing many of the same qualities as strawberries, namely sweetness and tartness, these fruits are a great option to be dipped in chocolate.
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]]>Junk food is engineered to be the most delicious food you can eat. Every piece of junk food, whether it’s a fast-food burger, a can of soda, a salty snack, a candy bar, or a donut, contains perfectly proportioned ingredients like fat (usually saturated), sugar, and salt, a combination your brain loves. The tricky thing with junk food is that the more you eat it, the more you crave it. Eating these foods that were designed to hit all the right spots in your brain makes you want more of them, and once you get going, it can be difficult to stop.
You can learn a bit more about junk food in the video below.
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