Is Candy Corn Good?

With Halloween and National Candy Corn Day both right around the corner, everyone wants to know the truth—is candy corn good? Candy corn is a wildly divisive treat, prompting annual debates all over social media. Will you be having the most polarizing candy in the U.S. at your next spooktacular party?

Let’s find out what this infamous candy is all about, from its history and how it’s made to the classic question—is candy corn good? Learn this and so much more about one of the most controversial holiday candies around with Fetch.

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How to turn your sweet tooth into sweet rewards with Fetch this Halloween

Make sure you use Fetch when stocking up for Halloween this year. With our free shopping rewards app, you’ll earn Fetch Points on every receipt, and you can turn around and redeem those points for free gift cards to all sorts of places you love to shop.

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• Shop your personalized candy offers: Take advantage of offers on candy brands that’ll earn you points in the app. 
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• Order online using Fetch Shop: With Fetch Shop, you’ll earn points per dollar on your online purchases with our participating retailers, so we recommend skipping the trip to the store and ordering that candy corn right from your couch.

Where can I buy candy corn?

In September and October, you can find candy corn at just about any grocery or convenience store. Be sure to check your candy offers near you or pick up your candy corn from one of the following Fetch Shop stores to turn this Halloween staple into rewards with Fetch:

• CVS
• Sam’s Club
• Target
• Walgreens
• Walmart

Most frequently-asked candy corn questions and trivia

When was candy corn invented?

Would you believe candy corn was originally called “chicken feed”? In the 1880s, when Wunderle Candy Company employee, George Renninger, invented the recipe, he came up with that name because before WWI most people didn’t think of corn as human food.

As candy corn gained popularity in the United States, a lack of machinery made it a seasonal treat typically produced in late summer through fall. This Halloween staple hasn’t altered in over 100 years and is still made at the Goelitz Candy Company (now Jelly Belly Candy Company) since production began at the start of the 20th century.

What is candy corn made of?

What is candy corn, exactly? Well, contrary to popular belief, it is not just pure sugar with food coloring. Candy corn is typically made up of several ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, confectioner’s glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil, artificial flavor, honey, yellow 6, yellow 5 and red 3. 

Is candy corn gluten free?

While the candy itself is gluten free, make sure to look for a specific gluten-free label, like with this candy corn from Amazon, as these candies are otherwise known to be exposed to non-gluten free products in factories.

Is candy corn vegan?

Since gelatin is a protein made from animal products, most candy corn isn’t actually vegan. Still, there are vegan candy corn recipes like this one should your diet require it. And if you do make your candy corn at home, make sure to pick up the ingredients you need with Fetch.

What does candy corn taste like? / What flavor is candy corn?

Fans love candy corn’s creamy and almost marshmallow-y texture and its classic hints of vanilla.

Why is candy corn orange?

Traditional candy corn colors of yellow, orange, and white represent the fall harvest or corn on the cob, but today it comes in several fun varieties.

How many pieces of candy corn are in a bag or jar? 

This will, of course, depend on the size of the bag. An 11 oz bag of Brach’s Candy Corn will contain approximately 155 pieces, while a 16 oz bag will have closer to 225.

To calculate the amount of candy corn pieces in a container:

1. Look at the nutrition label. 
2. Find the serving information.
3. Multiply the serving size by the estimated amount of servings.

How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

More than 35 million pounds (or 9 billion pieces) of candy corn are produced each year!

Can dogs eat candy corn?

No matter how sad those puppy dog eyes staring at you may be, dogs should never eat candy corn; not only is it high in sugar, which can really upset a dog’s stomach, but even sugar-free candy corn often contains xylitol, a sugar substitute that is hazardous to dogs and has the potential to cause seizures. 

When is National Candy Corn Day?

Did you know that this divisive treat even has its own holiday? National Candy Corn Day is celebrated annually on October 30th, the day before Halloween.

So, is candy corn good?

While candy corn is consistently among the top 10 best-selling candies every Halloween, the answer is ultimately up to you, of course! Ignore the haters and give candy corn a try if you haven’t already. You might love it!

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