Why does Candy Corn not taste better?

[The Newswire]

Gingerdead's Calan Ree asks the important questions. Why is candy corn so emblematic of Halloween and why does candy corn taste...

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[ForrestBlack]

I really like Candy Corn. I particularly like the texture of slightly stale Candy Corn.

[HeadlessBill]

I think that the Brach's candy corn is okay, but I've liked the candy corn that Goelitz (Jelly Belly) makes. Very creamy in texture and buttery in taste, but very hard to find in the stores.

Last week I was eating some of the Brach's candy corn and one of my cats came over to see what I was eating. I held out a piece of candy corn for him to sniff. Once he sniffed it, he immediately backed away from it, ears folded back, then turned and ran out of the room.

[One Eyed Cat]

My guess is some brands have a food coloring to which you may be averse. I like it, but I'm mainly in it for the sugar rush when I do partake

OEC

[SyntheticShock]

Candy corn is yummy, its kind of addicting, I start eating some and before I know it I ate too much and I feel sick.

[Rockwulf]

[athenahollow]

What's funny about that video is that, yes, it's an exaggeration, but my friend's dad used to work in a factory that made nothing but candy corn, and it sits for EVER before you ever see it at home.

[Lady Alias]

I loooove candy corn. Especially the pumpkin ones. Mmmmm.

[LeilaHazlett]

Originally Posted by ForrestBlack

I really like Candy Corn. I particularly like the texture of slightly stale Candy Corn.

There is such a thing as NOT stale candy corn?

[nathanmbailey]

Candy corn is pure awesomeness. It goes great with hookers and cocaine.

[KessM]

Originally Posted by ForrestBlack

I really like Candy Corn. I particularly like the texture of slightly stale Candy Corn.

oh oh me too!

[Aza]

I'm under the impression that, despite what the manufacturers may tell us, all Candy Corn was made in the same year back in the 70's, and ever since it has sat in a huge pile on the floor of a warehouse somewhere waiting for Halloween. Then it gets swept up, sealed in bags, and distributed to our mouths.

It would explain both the questionable texture and taste.

[Rockwulf]

Originally Posted by Aza

I'm under the impression that, despite what the manufacturers may tell us, all Candy Corn was made in the same year back in the 70's, and ever since it has sat in a huge pile on the floor of a warehouse somewhere waiting for Halloween. Then it gets swept up, sealed in bags, and distributed to our mouths.

It would explain both the questionable texture and taste.

You should watch that video I posted.

[Aza]

Originally Posted by Rockwulf

You should watch that video I posted.

*lol* Damn... so much for MY originality.

1911, eh? Yeah, that sounds about right.

[RubyViolence]

Yummy candy corn!

[mystoo]

I must be the only one who doesn't like candy corn. Yuck.

[keiko]

Because vegetables were not meant to be candied.

~K

[Rockwulf]

Originally Posted by keiko

Because vegetables were not meant to be candied.

~K

My mom's yams respectfully disagree.

Disclaimer: First one to say one goddamned thing about my mother will be cyber-murdered.

[Mr Karl]

I'm aware of it, but if I've got no memory of ever trying it

[toxicat]

Originally Posted by HeadlessBill

I think that the Brach's candy corn is okay, but I've liked the candy corn that Goelitz (Jelly Belly) makes. Very creamy in texture and buttery in taste, but very hard to find in the stores.

Last week I was eating some of the Brach's candy corn and one of my cats came over to see what I was eating. I held out a piece of candy corn for him to sniff. Once he sniffed it, he immediately backed away from it, ears folded back, then turned and ran out of the room.

Who, Ishwacket?

[Ajax Knucklebones]

I think they make candy corn in the same factory that they make fruit cakes.

[HeadlessBill]

Originally Posted by toxicat

Who, Ishwacket?

No, the conspiracy theorist cat, Monty.

[keiko]

Originally Posted by Rockwulf

My mom's yams respectfully disagree.

Disclaimer: First one to say one goddamned thing about my mother will be cyber-murdered.

okay i'll concede Candied Yams... but they're a naturally sweet root, not so much the same can be said about corn, spinach, onions, brussel sprouts, somehow I can't see putting honey on any of the above let alone making candy out of it.

~K

[Mr Karl]

candied spinach...............that would be interesting