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	'''Candy ~~Corn~~''' is a type of ~~[[confectionery]]~~ popular in the [[United States]] and [[Canada~~]], particularly during~~ the [[Halloween]] season. It is made ~~primarily~~ from [[sugar]], [[corn syrup]], ~~and [[~~confectioner's wax]], and ~~is characterized by its distinctive shape and color, which resemble a kernel of corn~~.		==Candy Corn==
			[[File:Original_candy_corn.jpg\|Original candy corn\|thumb\|right]]
			'''Candy corn''' is a type of small, triangular candy primarily popular in the United States and Canada. It is typically associated with the Halloween season due to its colors and shape, which resemble kernels of corn. The candy is made from sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's wax, and artificial coloring.

	== History ==		==History==
	Candy ~~Corn~~ was ~~first produced~~ in the 1880s by the Wunderle Candy Company. ~~The process~~ was ~~labor-intensive, with workers hand-pouring the ingredients into cornstarch molds. In the early 20th century,~~ the [[Goelitz Confectionery Company~~]] (~~now known as the Jelly Belly Candy Company~~) began mass-producing Candy Corn~~, ~~making it more widely available~~.		Candy corn was created in the 1880s by George Renninger, an employee of the Wunderle Candy Company. It was later popularized by the Goelitz Confectionery Company, now known as the Jelly Belly Candy Company. Originally, candy corn was made by hand, but the process has since been mechanized.

	== Production ==		==Production==
	The production of ~~Candy Corn~~ involves a ~~multi-step~~ process. ~~First, a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and other~~ ingredients is heated ~~until it reaches~~ a ~~liquid state. This mixture~~ is then poured into kernel-shaped molds~~, which have been dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking~~. The candy is ~~colored~~ in a three~~-step process~~, with ~~the~~ white ~~tip added first~~, ~~followed by the~~ orange ~~center~~, and ~~finally the~~ yellow ~~base~~. ~~Once~~ the candy ~~has cooled and hardened,~~ it ~~is removed from the molds and packaged for sale~~.		The production of candy corn involves a process called "corn starch molding." The ingredients are heated and mixed to form a slurry, which is then poured into kernel-shaped molds. The candy is made in three layers, each with a different color: white, orange, and yellow. After cooling, the candy is polished with edible wax to give it a shiny appearance.

	== ~~Cultural Significance~~ ==		==Varieties==
	~~Candy Corn has become a cultural icon in North America, particularly~~ associated with ~~the fall season and~~ Halloween. It is ~~often used in arts and crafts projects~~, and is a ~~popular theme~~ for ~~decorations~~ and ~~costumes. Despite its popularity~~, ~~Candy Corn~~ is ~~also known~~ for ~~being a divisive candy,~~ with ~~people tending to either love it or hate it~~.		[[File:Easter_candy_corn_(6918360384).jpg\|Easter candy corn\|thumb\|left]]
			While the traditional candy corn is associated with Halloween, there are other varieties available for different holidays. For example, "Indian corn" is a variant with a chocolate-flavored brown end, and "Reindeer corn" is a Christmas version with red and green colors. "Cupid corn" is made for Valentine's Day with red and pink colors, and "Bunny corn" is available for Easter with pastel colors.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		==Cultural Significance==
	* [[~~List of confectionery brands~~]]		Candy corn is a staple of Halloween celebrations in the United States. It is often used as a decorative element in Halloween-themed displays and is a common treat given to trick-or-treaters. Despite its popularity, candy corn is a polarizing candy, with some people loving its unique taste and texture, while others dislike it.

			==Modern Uses==
			[[File:Oreo_Cookies_Candy_Corn_(13982361173).jpg\|Oreo cookies candy corn\|thumb\|right]]
			In recent years, candy corn has been used as an ingredient in various recipes and products. For example, candy corn-flavored Oreos and other snacks have been introduced to capitalize on its seasonal popularity. It is also used in baking and as a topping for desserts.

			==Nutritional Information==
			Candy corn is primarily composed of sugar and corn syrup, making it a high-calorie treat with little nutritional value. It is typically consumed in small quantities due to its sweetness.

			==Related Pages==
	* [[Halloween]]		* [[Halloween]]
			* [[Confectionery]]
	* [[Jelly Belly]]		* [[Jelly Belly]]

	[[Category:Candy]]		[[Category:Candy]]
	[[Category:Halloween]]		[[Category:Halloween food]]
	~~[[Category:American cuisine]]~~
	~~[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]~~

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	~~File:Original_candy_corn.jpg\|Original candy corn~~
	~~File:Easter_candy_corn_(6918360384).jpg\|Easter candy corn~~
	~~File:Oreo_Cookies_Candy_Corn_(13982361173).jpg\|Oreo cookies candy corn~~
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	~~File:Candy-Corn.jpg\|Candy corn~~
	~~File:Original_candy_corn.jpg\|Original candy corn~~
	~~File:Easter_candy_corn_(6918360384).jpg\|Easter candy corn~~
	~~File:Oreo_Cookies_Candy_Corn_(13982361173).jpg\|Oreo cookies candy corn~~
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'''Candy Corn''' is a type of [[confectionery]] popular in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], particularly during the [[Halloween]] season. It is made primarily from [[sugar]], [[corn syrup]], and [[confectioner's wax]], and is characterized by its distinctive shape and color, which resemble a kernel of corn.

== History ==
Candy Corn was first produced in the 1880s by the Wunderle Candy Company. The process was labor-intensive, with workers hand-pouring the ingredients into cornstarch molds. In the early 20th century, the [[Goelitz Confectionery Company]] (now known as the Jelly Belly Candy Company) began mass-producing Candy Corn, making it more widely available.

== Production ==
The production of Candy Corn involves a multi-step process. First, a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and other ingredients is heated until it reaches a liquid state. This mixture is then poured into kernel-shaped molds, which have been dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking. The candy is colored in a three-step process, with the white tip added first, followed by the orange center, and finally the yellow base. Once the candy has cooled and hardened, it is removed from the molds and packaged for sale.

== Cultural Significance ==
Candy Corn has become a cultural icon in North America, particularly associated with the fall season and Halloween. It is often used in arts and crafts projects, and is a popular theme for decorations and costumes. Despite its popularity, Candy Corn is also known for being a divisive candy, with people tending to either love it or hate it.

== See Also ==
* [[List of confectionery brands]]
* [[Halloween]]
* [[Jelly Belly]]

[[Category:Candy]]
[[Category:Halloween]]
[[Category:American cuisine]]
[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]

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