(NEXSTAR) — Is there a trick or treat goodie that makes you say “boo”? We all have our likes and dislikes when it comes to sweets — but according to data from CandyStore.com, an online wholesale and bulk candy retailer, some are more likely to get “yucks” than “yums.”
To rank its “worsts,” CandyStore surveyed over 15,000 customers and combined that with 12 other “best” and “worst” Halloween candy lists from outlets like Buzzfeed, Business Insider and Bon Appétit.
CandyStore explains Circus Peanuts have previously been no. 1 on its “worst” list and were in second place last year.
Unfamiliar with some of these candies? Here’s a little breakdown (flavor/year introduced, if known) for ones you may not have heard of: Mary Jane (peanut butter-molasses taffy, 1914); Smarties (sweet-hard coated chocolate, 1937); wax cola bottles (gummy cylinder containing sweet syrup in various flavors); and Necco Wafers (chalky wafers in various flavors, 1847).
Interestingly, two of the candies on this list are very similar.
Peanut Butter Kisses have no relation to Hershey’s Kisses, despite the name. They are, however, a variant of Mary Jane candies, as explained by food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson. Like Mary Janes, PBKs are peanut butter and molasses flavored. Unlike Mary Janes, PBKs come in orange and black wrappers — which may be part of why they’re so often associated with Halloween.
In case you’re wondering, CandyStore didn’t reserve all its research to finding the candy people love to hate. The site also named its 10 Best Halloween Candies, with one major winner reigning supreme for another year: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
“This is the perennial blowout of the century,” CandyStore writes.
It’s important to note, likes and dislikes are subjective. All candy has someone who likes it. Enjoy your favorites this Halloween!
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Using sales data for the time period before Halloween, the distributor determined which candy was the most popular with the winner being: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Here are the top 10 most popular candies in America, according to CandyStore.com: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. M&Ms.
Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930. M&M's are small, candy-coated chocolates that are produced by Mars, Inc.
Some Halloween mainstays, like candy corn and Tootsie Rolls, draw low marks. In fact, not one 11, 12, 13 or 14 year old considers Tootsie Rolls as their favorite.
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.
Instacart says every year, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, peanut M&M's and regular M&M's end up in the top three of their most popular candy list. In the month leading up to last Halloween, they tracked the top sellers by total weight sold, and these were the Top 10: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
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.
Between the 1880s and early 1900s, candy corn was invented and made in large quantities. It was designed to look like chicken feed since half of Americans at the time worked on farms.
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