Candy has been making people smile for generations, and here in Lexington, Kentucky, there are plenty of sweet treats worth learning more about. From classic chocolate bars to colorful fruity candies, these fun facts might make your next trip to the candy aisle even more interesting.
1. M&M’S Were Designed for Easy Snacking
M&M’s are famous for their colorful shells, but those shells serve a practical purpose: they help keep the chocolate from melting as easily in your hands. That makes M&M’S a particularly convenient treat for snacking.
2. Pop Rocks Really Do Pop
Pop Rocks get their famous crackling sensation from tiny pockets of carbon dioxide trapped inside the candy. When the candy dissolves in your mouth, the gas is released, creating those little popping sensations.
3. Gummy Bears Started in Germany
Haribo introduced its famous Goldbears gummy candy in Germany in the early 20th century. The bear-shaped candy became an international favorite and helped make gummy candy a staple of candy aisles around the world.
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