Last Updated on March 27, 2022 by Jim Edwards
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What is Brach’s Candy Corn?
The original Brach’s Candy Corn consists of three colorful layers – orange, yellow, and white. As the name suggests, the candy is in the shape of corn. However, the size of the candy is much bigger than a little piece of corn. They are very colorful, very sweet, and kids LOVE them. They are one of the most popular candies during the Halloween season.
History of Brach’s Candy Corn
A man named George Renninger created candy corn in 1880 under the flagship of Wunderle Candy Company. In 1898, the Jelly Belly Candy Company (earlier known as Goelitz Confectionary Company) purchased the recipe. It sold it as “Chicken Feed.”
After World War II, Brach’s concentrated on the production of candy corn. It was fall-themed and marketed mostly around Halloween for trick-or-treating purposes. Brach’s introduced a Pick-A-Mix concept in 1958. The different flavored candy corns were placed in bulk containers. The customers had the freedom to choose from the different containers and mix and match their candies.
In 2007, Brach’s Confections was bought by Farley’s & Sather’s Candy Company. In 2012, it merged with the Ferrara Pan Candy Company. Ferrara Candy Company currently owns Brach’s Confections.
What is the Taste and Flavor of Brach’s Candy Corn like?
The candy corn has a wax-like texture. It is smooth. It has multi-colored layers with the same taste. The different colors are mainly to mimic an ear of actual corn. The original Brach’s Candy Corn, also know as Brach’s Classic Candy Corn has three layers of orange, yellow, and white color. It is sweet in taste.
The candies are hard and take time to dissolve in your mouth. Different tastes are depending on the different flavored packets. Some of the prominent tastes are honey, pumpkin spice, vanilla, caramel, maple syrup, to name a few.
Different Flavors of Brach’s Candy Corn
There are 12 different flavors of Brach’s Candy Corn.
- Brach’s Brunch Favorite Candy Corn
- Brach’s Peanut Butter Cup Candy Corn
- Brach’s Apple Mix Candy Corn
- Brach’s Sea Salt Chocolate Candy Corn
- Brach’s Caramel Candy Corn
- Brach’s Pumpkin Spice Candy Corn
- Brach’s Indian Corn Candy
- Brach’s Birthday Cake Candy Corn
- Brach’s Caramel Macchiato Candy Corn
- Brach’s Celebration Candy Corn
- Brach’s Classic Candy Corn
- Brach’s Autumn Mix Candy Corn
Another fun Halloween Candy are Wax Lips – they always make everyone smile and laugh!
Brach’s Candy Corn – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the ingredients in Brach’s Candy Corn?
The ingredients in Brach’s Candy Corn are corn syrup, sugar, salt, Confectioner’s Glaze (Shellac), hydrogenated palm kernel oil, sesame oil, honey, cocoa powder, gelatin, dextrose, artificial flavors, Yellow %, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1, and Soy Lecithin.
Nutritional Facts of Brach’s Candy Corn
The nutritional facts mentioned below are for a serving size of 15 pieces (31 g).
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Saturated Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Trans Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Cholesterol (0 mg) | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates (28 g) | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber (0 g) | 0% |
| Total Sugar (22 g) | |
| Includes 22 g of added sugar | 44% |
| Sodium (55 mg) | 3% |
| Protein (0 g) | 0% |
| Calcium (0 mg) | 0% |
| Iron (0 mg) | 0% |
| Potassium (0 mg) | 0% |
| Vitamin A (0 mcg) | 0% |
| Vitamin C (0 mg) | 0% |
| Vitamin D (0 mcg) | 0% |
Is Brach’s Candy Corn Gluten-free?
Yes, they are gluten-free. However, the candy corns are manufactured in a facility that processes other products containing wheat.
How many calories are there in Brach’s Candy Corn?
Fifteen pieces of Brach’s Candy Corn contain 110 calories.
Is Brach’s Candy Corn Vegan?
Brach’s candy corn contains Confectioner’s glaze, which contains secretions of lac bugs. If you are a vegan or a vegetarian, you should probably skip having the candy.
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Video – How Candy Corn is Made
This is a really fun video if you really want to see how the Candy Corn is made!
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Image Credit: “Candy Corn Rows” by andrewmalone is licensed under CC BY 2.0
I’m Jim Edwards and I started this website to share my love of Junk Food. We cover new junk food, desserts, snack foods, fast food secret menus, candy (of course!) and other related news. We love trying “secret menus” at restaurants. And we love trying new products too. So, we are trying to have some fun with our hobby and share some useful information with you, our community. Please feel to send us your suggestions and feedback through the contact form. And if you have products you would like us to try, let us know…!