Many peoplesfavorite Halloween treat, candy corn has been around for ages!
This iconic candy has a storied history, including a few who-knew facts behind the trick-or-treat sensation.
Theres a Candy Corn Day
Did you know Candy Corn has its own holiday?
And its not Halloween!
Dont forget to tag them with #NationalCandyCornDay.
It Was Originally Handmade
Today, commercial machines form each kernel.
But, back in the 1880s, the original candies were mixed and formed by hand.
Workers would cook up the mixture in a large kettle and pour the mixture into kernel-shaped trays.
It might have been bought out, but the candy production never stopped since 1880!
First, they do white, followed by the yellow and the orange.
Then, they finish the candies with confectioners glaze to give each candy its characteristic shine.
Its a Low-Calorie Snack
Each piece of candy corn has only seven calories.
They do contain a lot of sugar, though, so its not the ideal choice for dieters.
Thats a 3,500 percent price increase in less than 140 years!
Thats more than 35 million pounds!
There are a few people who start at the bottom and work their way up.
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