Facts About Candy

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Candies are delightful treat desired and craved by every person around the globe. There can be no kids or adults who can resist the sweet taste of this yummy colorful sugary candy. They are considered as the best ideal gift for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Christmas and more.

CandyOriginally candy was not made with sugar but pure honey. During the middle ages, these candies were exclusively prepared for cooling and soothing sore throat. Another invention was the candies blended with spices like ginger, cloves, almonds, aniseed etc. dipped in honey syrup or sugar coating for healing digestive problems. Children love to lick this delicious candy and are sensually attached to the ecstasy taste that lingers within their soul.

Every year an average American is estimated to feast on more than 20 pounds of candy. Most of the candies are consumed during Holiday Seasons as a sweet treat. More than 2 billion dollars are spent by them on candies during holidays. Following is the list of 7 most popular candies that have captured the hearts of millions across the world and in the US.

Snickers
Reese’s Peanut Buttercup
Kit Kat
Butterfinger
Milky Way
3 Musketeers
Hershey Bar
Let us explore these varieties of delicious flavors in detail-

Snickers

Snickers‘Snickers’ is the topmost famous candy bar that was first manufactured by the Mars, Inc. Snickers has achieved global sales every year of more than 2 billion dollars exclusively. The yummy bar is made by combining nougat with sweet caramel and topped with crunchy peanut, and then soaked in milk chocolate for delicious result. This candy derived its name from the favorite pet horse of the Mars family in the year 1942.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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...oated on top with yummy rich chocolate. This delicious bar is made in an exotic taste is available only in US. The 3 Musketeers Bar is available in diverse flavors such as Truffle crisp, Hot Chocolate, Mint etc.

Hershey’s Chocolate Bar

Hershey’s Candy BarHershey’s Candy Bar was invented by Milton Hershey who is the founder of Hershey Company, in the year 1900 and it has achieved great success and has gained more popularity in the United States. Hershey’s Candy Bars are available in fabulous flavors such as Cookies N Crème, Dark Chocolate, Krackel and more. Every bar is wrapped with creamy fluffy chocolate and less calories

These candy bars are used as desert recipe and delicious gifts idea for making your day tastier. With crispy nuts and caramel fillings or as plain fluffy chocolate, either ways they are simply loved and enjoyed by candy lovers across the globe.

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