Candy Buying Guide

Chocolate,  lollies,  confectioneries,  sweets --whatever you call them, the fact remains that they are delicious. What could be sweeter than your favorite candy,  perfectly wrapped and ready to be eaten? Candy is made by dissolving sugar in water or milk, thereby forming a syrup. The syrup is then boiled to a specific temperature until it starts to caramelize. The temperature and sugar concentration in the mixture will determine the type of candy and consistency of the sweet. When looking for candy, don't forget that there are sugar-free,  vegan  and vegetarian  options for the sweet tooth that needs alternatives. There's so much to explore in the wide world of candy that there is truly something out there to satisfy any and every candy lover. Read on!

Suck On Candy

Assorted Flavors  These suck on candies come in flavors aplenty, ranging from sour to sweet. Which one is your favorite? Jolly Ranchers  Blow Pops  Tootsie Roll Pops  Life Savers  Strawberry Delights  Jawbreakers  Gourmet Lollipops	Sweet Sensations  These candies contain lots of sweet taste and flavor in one tiny piece. Cremesavers  Butterscotch  Root Beer Barrels  Soda Bottle Candy  Runts Candy  Werther's Caramels  Sweet Hearts	Refreshing Mint  Fortunately, there's lots of candies that cleanse your palate and give your mouth a nice minty taste. Peppermints   Candy Canes  Mentos  Andes  Peppermint Patties  Junior Mints	Sour Suckers  The more you suck on these, the more sour they get! Think you can handle it? Lemon Drops  Sour Balls  Cry Babies  Warheads  Sprees  Sweet Tarts

Chocolate Candy

Solid Chocolate  These chocolates give you the rich, pure taste you've grown to love with nothing in between. Hershey's Kisses  M&Ms  Fudge  Nestle Milk Chocolate  Dove Chocolate  Reese's Pieces  Nonpareils  Chocolate Coins  Galaxy Bar  Cadbury Mini Eggs  Hershey's Chocolate Bars  Hershey's Bliss  Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate  Godiva Chocolate	Crunchy Chocolate  Chocolate can be fun when it's crunchy. Luckily, there's lots of choices out there for you to choose from. Whoppers  100 Grand  Baby Ruth  Nestle Crunch  Chunky  Ferrero Rocher  Kit Kat  Butterfinger  Take 5  Heath Bar  Payday  Krackel  Mr. Goodbar  Twix	Gooey/Chewy Chocolate  If chewy is your thing, then these mouth-watering selections will leave you wanting more. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups  Marshmallow Chocolate  Liquor Candy  Milk Duds  Truffles  Tootsie Rolls  Mounds  Almond Joy  Fast Break  Rolo  3 Musketeers  Caramello  Milky Way  Snickers

Chewy Candy

Those with cavities, beware! While these sweet treats may satisfy your sugar craving, they are so chewy they might get stuck in your teeth--which isn't fun for anyone. However, if you think you can handle it, go ahead, take a big bite!

Jelly Beans  Starburst  Peanut Brittle  Pez  Twizzlers  Gummy Bears  Gumdrops  Candy Corn  Skittles  Sour Patch Kids  Sour Punch Straws  Now and Laters  Swedish Fish  Mike & Ikes  Gummi Worms

Artful Candy

So you've got the candy, and you want to arrange it in an artful way inside your home. Fresh out of options? Consider a few of these.

Candy Dish  What could be a better way to arrange your candy that in a pretty crystal dish or an art deco glass bowl?	Candy Bouquet  This is a great way to arrange your candy to give as a gift to someone or put on display. Lollipops work well in addition to round candies that can make clusters.	Candy Centerpieces  These are a good idea for weddings  or simply a fun idea for home.Think foam, ribbons, and a small pail or candle holder for the candy.	Candy Ornaments  Think about candy trains,  candy trees,  dough ornaments,  chocolate spoons  and much more this holiday.

Related Guides

Lollipops	Bubble Gum	Chocolate	Food and Beverage	School Lunches

External Links

• Ehow.com: How to make candy centerpieces.
• Kaboose.com: Step by step guide to making candy Christmas decorations.
• Wikipedia.org: Candy specifics.