Facts about Candy Corn

Who doesn't love candy corn? I decided to do a bit of research on the candy, so that you didn't have to. You can thank me later.

• Candy corns were invented in 1880.
  
• They were originally handmade by men (not women) for 8 months out of the year.
  
• Sugar, corn syrup and honey continue to be the main ingredients. 
  
• Three passes for each mold is how they get the tri-color. 
  
• 35 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year. That is approximately 9 billion individual candy corns.
  
• Most people eat them in 3 bites - white is usually first. 
  
• Candy corn is naturally fat free.
  
• One serving of candy corns is only 140 calories. 
  
• Each candy corn has 3-1/2 calories.
  
• 26 pieces is one serving.
  
• We aren't going to talk about the sugar content. 
• Or the carbs.

Better go getcha some quick. Only two days remain until National Candy Corn Day - October 30. 

Your welcome.