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| '''Candy corn''' is a ] popular in the ], particularly around ]. Created in the 1880s by ] of the ], the three colors of the candy are meant to mimic corn.<ref>{{cite news|last=Saeger|first=Natalie|date=29 October 2007|work=]|title=History of candy corn. With new colors and flavors, a treat for all seasons.|section=Showcase|accessdate=18 October 2008|url=http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2007/10/29/Showcase/History.Of.Candy.Corn-3061237.shtml}}</ref> Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel of corn, as if it fell off a ripe or dried ear of ]. The ] is usually tri-colored with a yellow base, orange center, and white tip, although the color combinations may vary. |
'''Candy corn''' is a ] popular in the ], particularly around ]. Created in the 1880s by ] of the ], the three colors of the candy are meant to mimic corn.<ref>{{cite news|last=Saeger|first=Natalie|date=29 October 2007|work=]|title=History of candy corn. With new colors and flavors, a treat for all seasons.|section=Showcase|accessdate=18 October 2008|url=http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2007/10/29/Showcase/History.Of.Candy.Corn-3061237.shtml}}</ref> Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel of corn, as if it fell off a ripe or dried ear of ]. The ] is usually tri-colored with a yellow base, orange center, and white tip, although the color combinations may vary. The yellow, broader part is the top, while the white point is the bottom. The most common alternate color scheme, called "Indian corn", is white, orange, and brown, and is sometimes associated with the ] holiday.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} | ||
| A ] variant is often sold, marketed as "reindeer corn".<ref>http://www.candy4u.com/chrisreincor.html</ref> | A ] variant is often sold, marketed as "reindeer corn".<ref>http://www.candy4u.com/chrisreincor.html</ref> | ||
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Candy corn is a confection popular in the United States, particularly around Halloween. Created in the 1880s by George Renninger of the Wunderle Candy Company, the three colors of the candy are meant to mimic corn. Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel of corn, as if it fell off a ripe or dried ear of corn. The candy is usually tri-colored with a yellow base, orange center, and white tip, although the color combinations may vary. The yellow, broader part is the top, while the white point is the bottom. The most common alternate color scheme, called "Indian corn", is white, orange, and brown, and is sometimes associated with the Thanksgiving holiday.
A Christmas variant is often sold, marketed as "reindeer corn".
Sale
The National Confectioners Association estimate 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year. October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. Although regular candy corn is most popular at Halloween, it is available year-round.
According to Brach's Confections, Inc., the top branded maker of candy corn, each year Americans eat enough Brach's candy corn that if the kernels were laid end to end, they would circle the Earth 4.5 times.
Production
Candy corn is made primarily from sugar, corn syrup and honey. Originally, candy corn was made by hand. Manufacturers first combined sugar, corn syrup, and water and cooked them into a slurry. Fondant was added for texture and marshmallows provided a soft bite. The final mixture was then heated and poured into shaped molds. Three passes were required during the pouring process, one for each colored section. Few changes have been made to the process or recipe, with machines now performing the tasks formerly done by people. Candy Corn can be found at most popular grocery food stores in the USA.
References
- Saeger, Natalie (29 October 2007). "History of candy corn. With new colors and flavors, a treat for all seasons". The Spectator. Retrieved 18 October 2008.
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- Brach's Confections, Inc. 2004. "Brach's for Halloween. Press release. Retrieved 2006-10-03.
- http://www.farleysandsathers.com/FunFacts/FunFacts.asp#zz1
- "Unwrapped Bulk Candy Ingredients". Candyfavorites.com. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- "Candy Corn Bulk Candy". Candyfavorites.com. Retrieved 4 October 2009.