Whether you love it or hate it, candy corn lives in all our minds rent-free during October. Debate surrounds the divisive treat every spooky season, with opinions falling on all ends of the spectrum.
However, according to a recent study by the oral care platform Byte, candy corn is Ohio's favorite Halloween treat this year. It also reigns supreme in Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. But despite these new results, many people are still not on the candy corn bandwagon. Byte reports that more than one out of three (34%) Americans hate candy corn, and a little more than one out of five (22%) love it. The other 44% are indifferent.
The teeth aligner startup surveyed 1,056 Americans about candy to determine the results of its study. Survey respondents ranged in age from 18 to 84, with an average age of 36. The company also analyzed Google search data for 529 terms related to candy in the top 30 most populous U.S. cities.
Continue below to see the most interesting results of the study.
Americans buy an average of two bags of Halloween candy a year.
52% of Americans are not planning to give out candy to trick-or-treaters this year.
Top reasons for not handing out candy include: inflation/desire to save money, they don't celebrate Halloween and their health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the study, Americans hate to receive candy corn the most on Halloween. However, it's not that sticky treat that's the most dangerous to eat on Halloween. The Jawbreaker is actually the top candy American's admitted to not eating because of its potential dental impacts.
1: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. This perennial favorite easily finished first in the candy derby, earning the title of most popular Halloween candy in 18 states, including densely populated ones like California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Buckeye candies are Ohio's official state candy. Due to the state's large production of buckeyes, they are a favorite snack of locals and travelers alike.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States, consisting of white fudge, milk, or dark chocolate cups filled with peanut butter.
It's simple yet mouthwatering for adults and children alike. Reese's is so beloved that it's the top-selling candy brand in America, with more than $2 billion in annual sales.
The Wright Brothers were born in Ohio, marking the state's pivotal role in the history of aviation. The Buckeye State: Ohio's nickname, the Buckeye State, honors its state tree, the Ohio buckeye, known for its distinctive nut resembling a buck's eye.
In Colorado specifically, Milky Way bars sold the most. Hershey's Kisses and Twix followed in second and third place. However, Colorado's taste may be changing. FOX31 polled its readers, the majority from Colorado, about the best Halloween candy.
According to Candystore.com, the most popular candy in Michigan is Starburst. Following that, Candy Corn ranks as the No. 2 most popular candy in the state. Candy Corn took the top spot in previous years but was surpassed by Starburst in 2022.
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