What is Candy Corn?
Candy corn is probably one of the most famous of Halloween treats! Children and adults love them and would do everything for a sweet candy kernel. Moreover, many think that the Halloween was precisely invented so that people could eat as many candy corn kernels as they pleased!
Of course, candy corn is far younger than Halloween. Their production started in the 1880s, when George Renninger from Wunderle Candy Company mixed together water, corn syrup, sugar, marshmallow and fondant. Then placed 3 different layers into a corn kernel mold and called it a candy corn. The candies were an instant hit among farmers and entered the Halloween tradition quite quickly.
In the early 1900s the Goelitz Candy Company (the nowadays Jelly Belly Candy Company) started producing the tricolor candies in California. They were so popular among the mostly agrarian communities that other vegetables were used as models for different types of candies. Yet none of them reached the level of success that the candy corn did.
The recipe for the candy corn is simple. Mix the sugar, corn syrup, water, marshmallow and fondant until the blend is homogenous, then pour each layer of candy, one by one. At the beginning this process was done manually, from March until November. Yet, nowadays this is a computerized process which takes place all year round in the candy corn factories from all over the world.
Types of Candy Corn
There are four types of candy corn available on the market. By far the best known type is the Halloween candy corn featuring yellow, orange and white layers. Then there are the Indian candy corn with brown (chocolate), orange and white layers, the Reindeer corn featuring red, green and white layers, specific for Christmas, the Cupid corn with pink, red and white layers specific for Halloween, as well as the Easter corn which is made up of pastel color layers. Each one of them has its own flavor and looks, adapted to the holiday which it addresses.
Candy Corn Costumes
Apart from being extremely appreciated for their look, taste and texture, the candy corns are also a great source of inspiration for Halloween costumes. The candy corn costumes, featuring dresses with the three layers of color are extremely praised by both children and adults because their playful look and their resemblance to their favorite Halloween treat. There are also candy corn witch costumes, candy corn fairy costumes and candy corn princess costumes, so there are plenty of options for those looking for a costume inspired by those delicious candies. Moreover, you can also find cute candy corn costumes for your dog, so that they too can join the party!
Toys Inspired by Candy Corn
Halloween costumes are not the only things that the candy corns have inspired. Different types of toys, ranging from stuffed candy corn to candy corn dolls and games have been produced in honor of the traditional Halloween candy. And children just love them, so if you are planning on purchasing them a candy corn-inspired costume this year you can also purchase them a matching toy 
Candy corn should not miss from any house for Halloween. Whether you choose to give them away to trick-or-treaters or eat them all yourself make sure you have a large container filled with such goodies! All your friends will want a kernel or two!
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