- Altoids Altoids are small, strong peppermint mints sold in a distinctive rectangular tin, originally produced in Britain in the late 18th century and now owned by Mars, Inc. They are known for their intense mint flavor and are available in several varieties.
Amezaiku Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese candy-sculpting art form in which heated candy is hand-pulled and shaped into intricate animal and flower figures. The candy itself is made from sugar and starch syrup and is edible, though it is prized as much for its artistry as its flavor.
Aniseed ball Aniseed balls are small, hard round British sweets with a strong aniseed flavour, typically dark red-brown in colour with a tiny aniseed at their centre. They are a traditional penny-sweet staple in the UK.- Apple drops Apple drops are hard boiled sweets with a sharp apple flavour, a traditional British confection. They are typically small, faceted drops in green or red colouring.
- Applehead Appleheads are small, round hard candies with a sweet and tart apple flavor, produced by the Ferrara Candy Company. They are part of a family of fruit-flavored "head" candies that includes Lemonheads and Grapeheads.
Army & Navy sweets Army & Navy sweets are small, dark hard-boiled British confections flavoured with liquorice and a distinctive medicinal-herbal taste. They have been a traditional British sweet for over a century.
Astro Pops Astro Pops are large, rocket-shaped hard candy lollipops with a distinctive tapered point, originally created in the 1960s to celebrate the Space Age. They feature multiple layered fruit flavors including cherry, passion fruit, and pineapple.
Barley sugar Barley sugar is a traditional hard candy made by boiling sugar with a barley infusion, giving it a slightly malty flavor. It is typically amber-colored and formed into twisted sticks or drop shapes.
Berwick cockle Berwick cockles are small, hard sugar-shell sweets traditionally made in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, flavoured with peppermint. They are shaped to resemble cockle shells and have been produced since the 19th century.- Black Bullets Black Bullets are small, hard, oval-shaped boiled sweets with a strong anise and peppermint flavour, traditional in the north of England. Their dark colour comes from liquorice or anise flavouring.
- Brain Licker Brain Licker is a sour liquid candy sold in a small rolling-ball bottle, designed so the consumer rolls the ball across their tongue to dispense the intensely sour flavoured liquid. It is popular with children and is available in several fruit flavours.
Breath Savers Breath Savers are sugar-free hard mint candies made by Hershey, sold in a distinctive ring shape and designed to freshen breath. They come in several mint flavours and are sweetened with sorbitol rather than sugar.
Butterscotch Butterscotch is a confection made primarily from brown sugar and butter, typically sold as hard candies or used as a flavoring. It originated in Doncaster, England, in the 19th century.
C. Howard's Violet candies C. Howard's Violet Candies are small, square violet-flavored mints that have been produced since the late 19th century. They are notable for their distinctive floral violet flavor and are sold in a classic flat tin.- Campino Campino are fruit-and-cream hard candies made by Storck, most famously in a strawberry-and-cream variety. They have a distinctive two-tone swirled appearance and a mildly tangy dairy-fruit flavor.
Candy apple A candy apple is a whole apple coated in a hard sugar or cinnamon-flavored candy shell, typically served on a stick. They are a classic fairground and Halloween treat popular in North America and the UK.- Certs Certs are small breath-mint tablets that contain Retsyn, a trademarked blend of copper gluconate and partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, which became iconic in the brand's advertising. They were introduced in 1956 and have been sold as both a candy and a breath freshener.
- Cherryhead Cherryheads (also known as Cherry Heads) are small, round, hard cherry-flavored candies with a sweet-tart taste, part of the "Heads" family that includes Lemonheads. They are made by the Ferrara Candy Company and packaged in a small yellow box.
Chick-O-Stick Chick-O-Stick is a crunchy peanut butter and toasted coconut candy made by Atkinson Candy Company, with a flaky, aerated texture similar to the inside of a Butterfinger. It is dairy-free and has been made in Texas since the 1950s.- Chlormint Chlormint is an Indian mint candy by Perfetti Van Melle known for its strong menthol and chlorophyll flavour. It is widely available across India and famous for its long-running TV advertising campaign.
- Chupa Chups Chupa Chups is a Spanish brand of hard-candy lollipops founded in 1958, now one of the best-selling lollipop brands in the world. The iconic logo was designed by Salvador Dalí in 1969.
Coltsfoot Rock Coltsfoot Rock is a traditional British hard rock candy flavoured with the coltsfoot plant, giving it a distinctive herbal, slightly anise-like taste. It is typically made in stick form and is a specialty of Yorkshire confectionery.
Confetti di Sulmona Confetti di Sulmona are Italian sugar-coated almonds (dragées) made in Sulmona, Abruzzo, a town renowned for this confection since the Renaissance. They are traditionally given as wedding favours and are often crafted into elaborate floral arrangements.
Dolly mixture Dolly mixture is a traditional British pick-and-mix candy consisting of small, colorful fondant shapes and jelly pieces in a variety of pastel hues. The assortment typically includes small cylinders, rectangles, and other miniature shapes in fruit and mint flavors.
Dum Dums Dum Dums are small, round hard candy lollipops made by Spangler Candy Company, available in a wide variety of flavors including a mystery "? flavor." They have been produced since 1924 and are a staple of American candy culture.- Energy mint Energy mints are small mint candies that contain added stimulants such as caffeine, B vitamins, or other energy-boosting ingredients. They are marketed as a portable, low-calorie alternative to energy drinks.
Everlasting Gobstopper Everlasting Gobstoppers are multi-layered hard candies that change color and flavor as they are sucked. Originally inspired by Roald Dahl's novel, they were produced by the Willy Wonka Candy Company (now Ferrara Candy).
Extra Strong Mints Extra Strong Mints are a classic British hard mint candy known for their intense peppermint flavor. They are widely available under various brand names, including Trebor, and are a popular impulse purchase in the UK.
Fisherman's Friend Fisherman's Friend are strong menthol and eucalyptus-flavored hard lozenges originally created in 1865 in Fleetwood, England. They were initially formulated to relieve cold and respiratory symptoms and are now sold in many flavors worldwide.
Fox's Glacier Mints Fox's Glacier Mints are clear, hard-boiled peppermint sweets that have been made in the UK since 1918. They are known for their glassy transparency and clean, cool mint flavour.- Frisk Frisk are small, intensely flavoured hard mint pastilles sold in a slim pocket tin, popular in Japan and parts of Europe. They come in several mint varieties and are used primarily as a breath freshener.
- Fruit Tingles Fruit Tingles are Australian fizzy, tangy hard candy discs made by Nestlé, known for their effervescent, sherbet-like sensation on the tongue. They come in a variety of fruit flavors and bright colors.
- Gibraltar rock Gibraltar rock is a traditional British hard candy (rock) associated with the territory of Gibraltar. Like other seaside rock, it is a stick-shaped boiled sugar sweet typically flavored with peppermint.
Gobstopper Gobstoppers (also called Jawbreakers) are very hard, multi-layered round candies that change color and flavor as they are slowly dissolved. The Willy Wonka branded Everlasting Gobstopper is among the most well-known versions.- Good & Plenty Good & Plenty is one of the oldest branded candies in the United States, featuring a licorice-flavored chewy center coated in a hard pink or white candy shell. It is marketed by Hershey and is known for its distinctive cylindrical shape.
- Grapehead Grapehead (originally called Grapeheads) is a small, grape-flavored hard candy with a slightly chewy center, sold in a small box. It is part of the same family as Lemonhead and Alexander the Grape candies.
Holy Spina Holy Spina is an Italian hard candy. Specific flavor and form details are not widely documented outside Italian confectionery sources.- Hot Tamales Hot Tamales are a cinnamon-flavored chewy candy produced by Just Born since 1950. They have a distinctive spicy-sweet cinnamon heat and are sold in a red oblong piece.
Humbug Humbugs are a traditional British hard-boiled mint candy with a distinctive black-and-white striped pattern. They have a strong peppermint flavor and a slightly chewy sugar center.
Ice Breakers candy Ice Breakers is a brand of mints and sugar-free gum produced by the Hershey Company, launched in 1994. The mints are typically small, intensely flavored pellets sold in a distinctive hinged tin or plastic container.
Jaffas Jaffas are small round candies with a milk-chocolate centre coated in a hard, bright-orange-flavoured red shell. They are a long-standing classic in New Zealand and Australia, famous for being rolled down movie theatre aisles.
Jelly bean Jelly beans are small, oval-shaped candies with a firm sugar shell and a soft, chewy interior, available in a wide range of fruit and novelty flavours. They became widely popular in the US in the early 20th century and are produced by many manufacturers worldwide.- Jelly Drops Jelly Drops are brightly coloured, water-rich jelly sweets originally designed to help people with dementia stay hydrated. Each drop is mostly water set with sugar and gelatin, presented in an easy-to-pick-up gumdrop shape.
- Jolly Rancher Jolly Rancher is an American brand best known for its intensely fruity, long-lasting hard candies available in flavours like watermelon, cherry, and blue raspberry. The brand, now owned by Hershey, also produces chews, lollipops, and gummies.
Jujube Jujubes are small, firm, gum-drop-style chewy candies with a very dense, almost hard texture and fruit or floral flavours. The Heide brand version has been sold in the US since the early 20th century and is a classic movie-theatre candy.
Kendal Mint Cake Kendal Mint Cake is a sugar-based confection flavored with peppermint, traditionally produced in Kendal, Cumbria, England. Despite its name it is not a cake but a firm, white or brown sugar bar, long associated with mountaineering and outdoor pursuits.- Klene Klene is a Dutch confectionery brand best known for its wide range of licorice candies, including both salty and sweet varieties. The brand has been a staple of Dutch candy culture for over a century.
- Kopiko Kopiko is an Indonesian coffee-flavored hard candy brand produced by Mayora Indah, available in classic coffee and cappuccino varieties. It is one of the best-selling coffee candies in the world, widely distributed across Asia and internationally.
Lacabòn Lacabòn is a traditional Spanish hard caramel candy. It is a regional confection known in Catalonia and surrounding areas.
Läkerol Läkerol is a Swedish brand of small pastille-style hard candies, originally formulated as throat lozenges, available in licorice, mint, and various fruit flavors. They are produced by Cloetta and are widely sold across Scandinavia and Europe.
Lemon drop Lemon drop candies are small, hard, oval-shaped sweets with a tart lemon flavor and a sugary coating. They are a classic American confection found across multiple brands.- Lemonhead Lemonhead is a round, hard candy with a sweet outer shell and a tart lemon-flavored center, produced by Ferrara Candy Company. First introduced in 1962, it remains a popular sour candy in the United States.
- Life Savers Life Savers are ring-shaped hard candies introduced in 1912 by Clarence Crane and now owned by Mars, Inc., available in a wide range of fruit and mint flavors. Their distinctive donut shape was inspired by a life preserver ring.
Liquorice Liquorice confectionery is made using extract from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, giving it a distinctive sweet, anise-like flavor. It is produced in many forms worldwide, including soft chews, hard pastilles, and salty varieties common in Scandinavia.
Lollipop A lollipop is a hard candy mounted on a stick, intended to be sucked or licked. They come in a wide range of flavours and shapes and are made by numerous manufacturers worldwide.
London drops London Drops are traditional British hard-boiled sweets, typically lemon or peppermint flavoured. They are a classic Victorian-era confection still produced in small quantities by artisan sweet makers.
Love Hearts Love Hearts are small, compressed sugar tablets embossed with short romantic messages, made by Swizzels in the UK since the 1950s. They come in a roll of assorted fruity and minty flavours.- Mentos Mentos are small oval-shaped chewy mints sold in rolls, produced by Perfetti Van Melle, available in mint and various fruit flavors. They are widely known for the "Mentos and soda" science experiment.
Necco Wafers NECCO Wafers are one of America's oldest candies, produced since the 1840s as chalky, pastel-coloured discs in a roll of eight assorted flavours. They were briefly discontinued in 2018 when NECCO closed, but production was later revived.
Needler's Needler's was a historic British confectionery company based in Hull, England, known for its boiled sweets, chocolates, and violet-flavoured candies. The brand has largely faded from retail, though it retains nostalgic recognition in the UK.
Nerds Nerds are tiny, irregularly shaped, crunchy sugar candies sold in a distinctive dual-compartment box with two different flavors. Introduced in 1983 under the Willy Wonka Candy Company brand, they are now produced by Ferrara Candy.- Nero Nero is a licorice-flavoured confection with a dark colour and strong anise taste. Specific details about its manufacturer and origin vary by regional market.
Ossa di morto Ossa di morto ("bones of the dead") are traditional Italian hard biscuit-like sweets associated with All Souls' Day. They are made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites and shaped to resemble bones.
Parma Violets Parma Violets are small, round, violet-flavoured compressed sugar sweets made by Swizzels in the UK. They have a distinctive floral taste and have been sold since the 1950s.- Pass Pass Pulse Pulse is a hard candy brand from Pass Pass (DS Group) that became a viral sensation in India for its raw mango and kachcha aam flavors with a tangy, spicy powder center. It is one of India's fastest-selling hard candies.
Pastiglie Leone Pastiglie Leone are small, pressed sugar pastilles made by the Italian confectioner Leone since 1857, available in a wide range of floral and herbal flavors. They are a classic Italian candy sold in distinctive vintage-style tins and paper rolls.
Pear drop Pear drops are a classic British hard boiled sweet shaped like a small pear and typically dusted with sugar, with a distinctive pear-and-banana ester aroma. They are traditionally two-toned in yellow and pink.
Penguin Mints Penguin Mints are small caffeinated breath mints sold in a distinctive penguin-shaped tin, available in peppermint, spearmint, and cinnamon varieties. They gained a cult following in the late 1990s tech and gaming communities partly due to their caffeine content.- Peppermint Crisp Peppermint Crisp is a South African chocolate bar containing a filling of crispy, mint-flavoured toffee strands enrobed in milk chocolate. It is particularly popular in South Africa and Australia.
Pez PEZ are small, brick-shaped hard candies dispensed from novelty plastic dispensers with character heads. Originally peppermint-flavoured and marketed as an adult mint in Austria, they later became fruit-flavoured and aimed at children.
Pihlaja Pihlaja is a Finnish confectionery by Fazer featuring rowan berry–flavoured hard candy or pastilles. The rowan berry (pihlaja in Finnish) flavour gives it a tart, distinctive taste popular in Nordic countries.
Polo Polo is a British brand of hard mint sweet recognisable by its white, ring-shaped form and the hole in the centre. First sold in 1948, it is available in original peppermint and several other flavours.
Pop Rocks Pop Rocks are carbonated sugar candies that create a popping and crackling sensation in the mouth when they dissolve. They were invented by General Foods chemist William Mitchell in 1956 and first sold to the public in 1975.
Push Pop Push Pop is a hard candy lollipop packaged in a plastic tube that allows the candy to be pushed up for licking and then capped for later, produced by Bazooka Candy Brands. It was introduced in the late 1980s and remains popular with children.
Ramune candy Ramune candy is a Japanese confection inspired by the classic Ramune marble soda, typically sold as small fizzy or hard tablets in a variety of fruit flavors. It is widely available in Japan and through Asian import stores worldwide.
Ribbon candy Ribbon candy is a traditional hard candy pulled and folded into thin, wavy ribbon-like strips, typically in bright multicolor patterns. It is closely associated with Christmas holiday traditions in the United States.
Ring Pop Ring Pop is a fruit-flavored hard candy mounted on a plastic ring that can be worn on the finger while eating. It was introduced in 1979 and comes in a variety of flavors.
Rock Rock is a type of hard stick candy traditionally sold at British seaside resorts, typically cylindrical with the name of the resort running through its center. It is most commonly peppermint-flavored with a pink or red exterior and white interior.
Runts Runts are small, hard candies shaped like miniature fruits such as bananas, strawberries, and oranges, each with its own corresponding flavor. Introduced by Wonka in 1982, they are now made by Ferrara Candy Company.
Sakuma drops Sakuma Drops are Japanese hard fruit candies sold in a distinctive oval tin, featuring an assortment of fruit flavors. They have been produced since 1908 and gained wider international recognition through the anime film Grave of the Fireflies.- Sauerkraut candy Sauerkraut candy is a novelty confection flavored with or inspired by fermented cabbage, offering a sour and tangy taste. It is a niche product often found in specialty or novelty candy shops.
Sen-Sen Sen-Sen are tiny, black licorice-flavored breath-freshening candies that have been sold since the late 19th century. They come in small paper packets and are known for their strong anise taste.- Silvermints Silvermints are small, hard mint-flavoured sweets popular in the UK, typically white or silver in colour with a cool peppermint or spearmint taste. They are commonly sold as breath fresheners.
Sisu Sisu is a Finnish hard candy known for its intensely sour and salty salmiak (ammonium chloride) flavour. It is a popular confection in Finland and is considered one of the stronger salmiakki-style candies available.
Sixlets Sixlets are small, round chocolate-flavoured candies coated in a crisp candy shell, sold in tube-shaped packages. They are similar in concept to M&Ms and have been available in the United States since the 1960s.
Skittles Skittles are fruit-flavored chewy candies with a hard sugar shell sold in a rainbow of colors. They are among the best-selling non-chocolate candies in the United States.
Smarties (tablet candy) Smarties (tablet candy) are small, pastel-colored compressed sugar tablets sold in cellophane rolls, made by the Smarties Candy Company in the US and Canada. They are a popular Halloween trick-or-treat candy with a mildly tart, fruity flavor.
Spangles (sweets) Spangles were square, fruit-flavored hard boiled sweets sold in the UK by Mars from the 1950s. They were discontinued in 1984, though briefly revived in the 1990s.
Spree Spree are small, tangy fruit-flavored candies with a hard outer shell and a chewy center, sold in rolls or bags. They are made by Nestlé and come in several fruit flavors.
Stick candy Stick candy is a classic hard candy formed into long, thin rods, often with twisted stripes and flavors like peppermint or fruit. It is one of the oldest confectionery forms, commonly sold in jars at old-fashioned candy shops.
Sugar mice Sugar mice are small, mouse-shaped sugar confections traditionally sold in the UK, often with a thin string tail. They are a nostalgic sweet commonly found in traditional British sweet shops.- Sunnyboy Sunnyboy is an Australian frozen confection in a distinctive triangular pyramid shape, typically fruit-flavored and made from flavored ice. It has been a popular summertime treat for Australian children for decades.
SweeTarts SweeTarts are tart, chalky pressed-sugar tablets originally introduced by Sunline Inc. in 1963, now made by Ferrara Candy Company. They come in multiple formats including original rolls, chewy bites, and gummies.- Sweethearts Sweethearts are small heart-shaped conversation candies stamped with short romantic phrases, sold especially around Valentine's Day. Originally produced by Necco, they are now made by Spangler Candy Company.
Tameletjie Tameletjie is a traditional South African hard candy made from caramelised sugar, often flavoured with aniseed. It is a Cape Malay confection with a long history in South African food culture.- Tart 'n' Tinys Tart 'n' Tinys were small, tart pressed-sugar candies sold under the Wonka brand, similar in texture to SweeTarts but in tiny bite-sized form. They were discontinued and later briefly revived before being pulled from shelves again.
Terva Leijona A Finnish hard candy shaped like a lion, combining liquorice with a distinctive pine-tar flavour. Made by Fazer, it is one of Finland's most iconic traditional sweets.- Tic Tac Small, hard, oval-shaped breath mints made by Ferrero, sold in a distinctive transparent snap-lid plastic box. Available in a wide range of flavours, the classic varieties are mint and orange.
- Tootsie Pop Tootsie Pops are hard candy lollipops with a chewy Tootsie Roll chocolate center, famous for the long-running "How many licks?" advertising question. They come in a wide range of fruit and chocolate flavors.
- Toxic Waste Toxic Waste is an intensely sour hard candy sold in novelty barrel-shaped tins. It is known for its extreme initial sourness that gradually gives way to a sweet center.
Tyrkisk peber Tyrkisk Peber (Turkish Pepper) is a Finnish hard candy by Fazer with an intense salmiak and pepper flavor, filled with a sharp sour salmiak powder center. It is popular across the Nordic countries and is known for its very strong, acquired taste.
Uncle Joe's Mint Balls Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are hard peppermint-flavored spherical sweets made by William Santus & Co in Wigan, England, sold since the late 19th century. They are a classic British confection with a strong mint flavor and a distinctive sugar-dusted appearance.
Victory V Victory V are small, dark hard lozenges from the UK with a distinctive sharp flavour derived from liquorice, ether, and chloroform (now replaced by menthol). They have been sold since the late 19th century and are traditionally used to soothe sore throats.- Vigroids Vigroids are small British liquorice lozenges traditionally used as throat pastilles. They have a strong, medicinal liquorice flavour.
- Warheads Warheads are intensely sour hard candies coated with malic acid that gives a sharp initial burst of sourness before mellowing to a sweet centre. Originally created in Taiwan in the 1970s, they are now produced by Impact Confections in the US.
Weed World Candies Weed World Candies is a US company that sells hemp-themed novelty candies, often marketed and packaged with cannabis imagery but containing no THC or marijuana. The company has been noted for controversy surrounding its street vending operations in New York City.
Werther's Original Werther's Original are classic butter caramel hard candies made with real butter and cream, first produced in Werther, Germany in 1909. They are sold worldwide in both hard candy and soft caramel varieties.
Whistle Pops Whistle Pops are novelty hard candy lollipops shaped so that blowing through them produces a whistle sound. They come in various fruit flavours and are popular with children.- Wonka Xploder Wonka Xploder was a popping-candy style confection sold under the Wonka brand. It was known for its fizzing or exploding sensation in the mouth.
Yellowman Yellowman is a traditional Irish honeycomb toffee candy with a distinctive bright yellow color and brittle, aerated texture. It is a historic treat closely associated with the Auld Lammas Fair in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
Zotz Zotz are hard candies with a fizzy, sour powder center that creates an effervescent sensation when dissolved on the tongue. They were originally an Italian product and are available in several fruit flavors.
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