- Pacers Pacers were a spearmint-flavoured chewy sweet made by Mars in the UK, similar in style to Opal Fruits but with a distinctive green-and-white striped appearance. They were discontinued, though there have been periodic limited re-releases.
Pal-o-mine Pal-o-mine is an American candy bar made by Palmer Candy Company featuring a peanut butter filling coated in chocolate. It has been produced since the 1920s and is a regional favourite in the Midwest.
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.
Pasta reale di Erice Pasta reale di Erice is a traditional Sicilian marzipan confection from the town of Erice, made from ground almonds and sugar. It is often shaped and painted to resemble fruits, vegetables, or other decorative forms.
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.
Pastila Pastila is a traditional Russian confection made from fruit purée (typically apple), sugar, and egg whites, beaten and dried into soft, pillowy slabs. It originated in the Kolomna region and has been produced since at least the 19th century.- Payday (confection) PayDay is an American candy bar consisting of a caramel and nougat center rolled in salted peanuts, with no chocolate coating. It was introduced in 1932 and is notable for being one of the few mainstream candy bars without chocolate.
- PB Max PB Max was a candy bar by Mars consisting of peanut butter and whole grain oat cookie topped with milk chocolate, introduced in 1990. Despite strong sales it was discontinued around 1994, reportedly because Mars family members personally disliked peanut butter.
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.- Pecan log roll A pecan log roll is an American confection consisting of a nougat or cream center coated in caramel and rolled in chopped pecans. It is a common roadside souvenir candy, particularly in the American South.
Peeps Peeps are sugar-coated marshmallow candies made by Just Born, most commonly shaped as chicks or bunnies and associated with Easter. They come in a wide variety of seasonal flavors and colors throughout the year.
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.- Penuche Penuche is a fudge-like confection made from brown sugar, butter, and cream, giving it a rich caramel-like flavor distinct from standard chocolate fudge. It is especially popular in New England and the American South, often made with pecans.
Pepero Pepero are thin, biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, made by Lotte Confectionery in South Korea. They come in many varieties including almond, strawberry, and white chocolate.- 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.
- Percy Pig Percy Pig is a pig-shaped gummy sweet sold exclusively by Marks & Spencer in the UK, first introduced in 1992. They are soft and chewy with a fruity flavour, and have become one of M&S's best-known food products.
Petha Petha is a translucent, soft candy made from ash gourd (winter melon) cooked in sugar syrup, originating from Agra, India. It is commonly eaten plain or flavoured with rose water or saffron.
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.- Picnic Picnic is a Cadbury chocolate bar made with caramel, peanuts, biscuit, and rice cereal all coated in milk chocolate. It has a distinctively chunky, rough-topped appearance due to its layered ingredients.
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.
Pinky Pinky is a South African candy bar made by Nestlé consisting of a strawberry-flavoured nougat and caramel centre covered in milk chocolate. It has a pink-coloured interior that gives the bar its name.- Pixy Stix Pixy Stix are straws filled with flavoured powdered sugar candy meant to be poured directly into the mouth. They come in a variety of fruit flavours and are often tart or sour in taste.
- Polly Waffle Polly Waffle was an Australian chocolate bar consisting of a wafer tube filled with marshmallow and coated in chocolate, produced by Nestlé. It was discontinued in 2009 but remains fondly remembered, and a revived version was re-released in the 2020s.
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.
Pontefract cake Pontefract cakes are small, round, flat black licorice sweets traditionally made in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. They are made from liquorice extract and have been produced in the town since at least the 17th century.
Pootharekulu Pootharekulu is a traditional Indian sweet from Andhra Pradesh made from thin rice-starch sheets filled with sugar and ghee or dry fruits. It is a delicate, paper-thin confection often prepared for festivals.
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.- Poppets (sweets) Poppets are small, bite-sized chocolate-covered sweets sold in a distinctive push-up carton, produced by Paynes in the UK. They come in various centre varieties including toffee, mint, and caramel.
Potato candy Potato candy is a traditional homemade American confection made from mashed potato mixed with powdered sugar to form a dough, which is then rolled out, spread with peanut butter, and sliced. Despite containing potato, it tastes primarily of sugar and peanut butter.- Princessa Princessa is a Polish chocolate bar made by Nestlé consisting of layers of crispy wafer, cream filling, and a chocolate coating. It is available in various flavours including hazelnut and caramel.
Ptasie mleczko Ptasie mleczko (Bird's Milk) are soft, airy soufflé-like confections covered in chocolate, produced by E. Wedel in Poland. The filling is made from egg whites and is similar to a marshmallow or meringue, making them non-vegan.- Pulparindo Pulparindo is a Mexican tamarind candy made by De la Rosa, with a chewy texture and a distinctive combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy chili flavours. It is made from real tamarind pulp and is popular throughout Mexico and the United States.
- PÜR Gum PÜR Gum is a Canadian sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol rather than aspartame, and is marketed as allergen-free and non-GMO. It is available in a range of flavours and is popular with health-conscious consumers.
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.
Candy That Starts With P
35 candies that start with P — from Pez onward. Mostly other, hard, chocolate.
Frequently asked questions
How many candies that start with P are there?
This page lists 35 candies that start with P that we've catalogued, from well-known brands to regional favorites. We add more over time.
What are some popular candies that start with P?
Some recognizable ones include Pez, Polo, Peeps.