- Abba-Zaba A chewy taffy bar with a peanut butter center, featuring a distinctive black-and-white checkered wrapper. It has been produced since the 1920s and is considered a retro American candy classic.
- 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.
Apteekin Salmiakki Apteekin Salmiakki is a Finnish salmiak (salted licorice) candy with a strong ammonium chloride and licorice flavor. It is a well-known variety of the distinctly Nordic salmiak confection.
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.
Black Jack Black Jack is a small, chewy anise-flavoured confection sold in the UK, notable for its jet-black colour and strong liquorice-anise taste. It has been made since the late 19th century and is currently produced by Trebor Bassett.
Bournville Bournville is a dark chocolate bar made by Cadbury, notable for its slightly sweet, rich cocoa flavour despite not being classed as a classic bitter dark chocolate. It has been produced since around 1908 and is named after Cadbury's factory village near Birmingham.
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.- Chewits Chewits are a brand of block-shaped chewy sweets sold primarily in the UK, made by Cloetta, available in a wide range of fruit flavors. They have been a popular British pick-and-mix staple since the 1960s.
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.
Chikki Chikki is a traditional Indian brittle made from jaggery and nuts or seeds, most commonly peanuts. It is sold in flat rectangular slabs and is widely popular across South Asia.
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.
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.
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.
Flying saucer Flying saucers are disc-shaped wafer shells filled with sherbet powder, sold as a classic British penny sweet. The edible rice-paper shell dissolves on the tongue, releasing the fizzy interior.
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.
Gajak Gajak is a traditional Indian sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery (or sugar), commonly eaten during the winter harvest festival of Makar Sankranti. It has a crispy, brittle texture and is popular in North India.- 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.
- Hajmola Hajmola is an Indian digestive candy tablet made with a blend of spices including cumin, black pepper, and tamarind, giving it a tangy, salty, and spiced flavor. Made by Dabur, it is widely consumed after meals as a digestive aid.
- 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.- 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.
Kaju katli Kaju katli is an Indian sweet made primarily from cashew nuts and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and garnished with a thin layer of edible silver leaf. It is diamond-shaped and widely popular during festivals such as Diwali.
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.
Königsberg marzipan Königsberg marzipan is a style of marzipan originating from the former Prussian city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad), distinguished from Lübecker marzipan by being lightly toasted on the outside without a chocolate coating. It is made from almonds, sugar, and rose water, and is typically shaped into rolls or loaves.
Liquorice allsorts Liquorice Allsorts are a mix of brightly coloured liquorice-based sweets in various shapes, produced by Bassett's since the late 19th century. The assortment includes layered, coated, and jelly varieties, all sharing a liquorice or anise flavour base.
Lonavala chikki Chikki is a traditional Indian brittle sweet made from jaggery and nuts or seeds, most famously associated with the hill station of Lonavala in Maharashtra. Peanut chikki is the most common variety, though sesame and cashew versions are also popular.
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.
Mamba Mamba is a fruit-flavoured chewy candy made by German confectioner Storck, sold in individually wrapped rectangular pieces. Common flavors include strawberry, raspberry, orange, and lemon.
Marzipan Marzipan is a confection made primarily from ground almonds and sugar, often shaped and colored into fruits, animals, or other figures. It is widely used in European confectionery and as a filling or coating in chocolates and cakes.- Marzipan pig A marzipan pig is a small pig-shaped marzipan confection traditionally associated with good luck in German-speaking countries, especially at New Year. It is made from the same almond-and-sugar paste as standard marzipan.
- Mike and Ike Mike and Ike are oblong, fruit-flavored chewy candies produced by Just Born and sold in a variety of fruity flavor assortments. They have been a staple American candy since the 1940s.
Now and Later Now and Later are firm, fruit-flavored taffy squares sold in a variety of flavors that soften as you chew them. Originally introduced in the 1960s, they are known for their long-lasting chew and bright fruit flavors.
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.
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.
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.
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.- 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.
Red Vines Red Vines are a classic American red licorice candy made by the American Licorice Company, sold as soft, chewy twists or rings with a light cherry flavor. They are one of the best-selling licorice-style candies in the United States.- Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles are small, round, sugar-coated chewy sweets with fruit flavors, sold in tubes or bags. They have been produced since 1881 and are now made by Nestlé; the UK version is notably vegan.
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.
Sour Patch Kids Sour Patch Kids are soft, chewy candies coated in sour sugar that dissolves into a sweet finish, sold in fruit flavors like lime, lemon, and orange. Originally called Mars Men, they were rebranded and rose to wide popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
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.
Swedish Fish Swedish Fish are chewy, fish-shaped candies originally developed by Swedish candy maker Malaco in the late 1950s for the North American market. The classic red variety has a unique berry (lingonberry-like) flavor distinct from typical fruit gummies.
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.
Tilgul A traditional Indian sweet made from sesame seeds (til) and jaggery or sugar (gul), typically formed into small rounds or laddoos. It is closely associated with the Makar Sankranti festival and is exchanged as a goodwill gesture.
Twizzlers Twizzlers are twisted, chewy licorice-style candy sticks made by Hershey, most popularly in strawberry flavor. They contain no actual licorice root in the strawberry variety and are often enjoyed as a movie-theater snack.
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.- 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.
- Wham Bar The Wham Bar is a chewy, sour raspberry-flavoured bar with a fizzy sherbet texture, popular in the UK since the 1980s. It is a long-standing budget penny-sweet favourite produced by Barratt.
Zooper Dooper Zooper Dooper is an Australian brand of flavored ice confection sold in a long plastic tube that is squeezed up to eat. It comes in a wide variety of fruit-flavored varieties and is especially popular with children in summer.- Zoute drop Zoute drop is a traditional Dutch salty licorice candy flavored with ammonium chloride, giving it a distinctively sharp, briny taste. It is a staple confection in the Netherlands and broader Scandinavia, though its intense saltiness can be surprising to those unfamiliar with the style.
.jpg)
.JPG)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)