For an innocuous little treat, candy corn sure sparks strong opinions. The Goelitz Candy Co. began making it in 1900 before the family-run operation changed its name to the Jelly Belly Candy Co., which still produces candy corn today. But many people believe that candy corn, like Oreos, should be nibbled in a certain manner. Wisconsin's Westallion Brewing Company rolled out their Candy Corn Cream Ale, which was "brewed to smell and taste like candy corn with notes of vanilla and cream." Manufacturers now produce "Indian corn" (with a brown end instead of yellow) for Thanksgiving, "Reindeer corn" (red and green) for Christmas, "Cupid corn" (red and pink) for Valentine's Day, "Bunny corn" (white and various bright colors) for Easter and "Freedom corn" (red, white and blue) for July 4.

Source: The Nation October 31, 2020 11:03 UTC