I still remember when I was small, my grandma used to give me a tri-colored candy that had a marshmallow-like flavor. She called it candy corn and that’s how it is known.

She also explained me some facts about candy corn which not many people know.

Candy corn is a confectionary item popular in Canada and the United States, primarily around Halloween. A candy company named Wunderlee created candy corn in 1880s. According to the estimates of the National Confectioners Association, every year more than 9,000 tons (20 million pounds) of candy corn are sold.

My Grandma added that the colors as well as flavors of the candy corn change according to the holiday season. Candy corn for Thanksgiving consists of brown, orange and white colors whereas for Christmas it changes to green, white and red. The Valentine’s Day candy is made up of pink, red and white colors whereas there is a Pastel-colored Bunny corn for Easter.

It is made chiefly from binders, artificial colors, corn syrup and sugar. Candy corn pieces are usually produced in tri colors: a pointed white tip, a tapered orange center, and a wide yellow end. Now-a-days, confectioners introduce new color variations in the candy according to different festivals.

Candy corn was originally made by hand. Since 1880s, the recipe for candy corn hasn't altered much but the way its prepared has altered to a certain extent. Today, machines have replaced the handmade procedure.

For homemade candy corn preparation, you will just have to follow few easy steps, and a large plump candy kernel will be ready. While preparation, you can infuse your favorite flavor in the candy. This delicious candy corn will cheer up your Halloween party.