(WSYR) – Halloween is a time to dress up, carve some pumpkins and indulge in eating some sweet treats after trick-or-treating.
Although hundreds of different kinds of candies are handed out on Halloween, one thing’s for sure:there are favorites, and there are candies that many people hate.
A new study by Shiny Smiles Veneers, surveyedover 1,000 Americans to find the most hated and loved candies of the season.The results are below.
The ‘Worst’ Halloween Candies
Candy
Percent of American’s who hate receiving that candy
Candy Corn
36%
Hot Tamales
26.1%
Atomic Fireball
23.9%
Jawbreaker
21.7%
Bit-O-Honey
21.6%
Peeps
21.5%
Hot Tamales Fire & Ice
20.1%
Branch’s Pumpkin
18.5%
Dots
17.7%
Almond Joy
16.7%
Red Hots
14.9%
Cadbury Creme Egg
14.6%
Mentos
14.3%
Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles
13.9%
Tootsie Roll
13.8%
Jelly Beans
13.6%
Smarties
12.9%
Laffy Taffy
11.4%
Double Bubble
10.9%
Lemonheads
10.7%
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.
If you want to avoid a trip to the dentist, take a look at the following candies that have caused Americans dental issues, according to the study:
Jawbreaker
Jolly Rancher
Bit-O-Honey
Starburst
Tootsie Roll
Laffy Taffy
Snickers
Atomic Fireball
Butterfinger
Blow Pops and Milk Duds
Although dental issues can be scary, almost half of the Americans surveyed admitted to a fear of someone putting razor blades, poison or glass in candy, and said they check the treats because of it.
Methodology
Shiny Smiles Veneers surveyed 1,002 Americans on August 25, 2023, to ask about Halloween candy and how it impacts their teeth. According to the survey, respondents ranged in age from 18 to 76 years old and were 47% female, 50% male, and 3% nonbinary.
According to the study, American's hate to receive candy corn
candy corn
Candy corn is a small, pyramid-shaped candy, typically divided into three sections of different colors, with a waxy texture and a flavor based on honey, sugar, butter, and vanilla. It is a staple candy of the fall season and Halloween in North America.
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.
Anyone looking for a “trick” in exchange for their “treats” should absolutely buy up all the Circus Peanuts they can get their hands on. According to candystore.com's annual survey, these orange, peanut-shaped sugar nuggets are the most reviled Halloween candy in the United States.
For the second year in a row, Circus Peanuts have reclaimed the throne as America's “worst candy” after being replaced by candy corn four years ago. To determine the best and worst candies ever, Candy Store used rankings from multiple websites, as well as surveying over 15,000 customers on their favorite candies.
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.
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.
CandyStore.com has analyzed its sales data for the past 15 years and has determined that the top 10 Halloween candies are, in order from No. 1 to No. 10, Reese's Cups, M&M's, Hot Tamales, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst, Hershey's Kisses, Candy Corn, Hershey's Mini Bars, and Snickers.
One surefire prediction for the balance of 2024 is that the perennial favorites will remain at the top of consumers' want lists. They include such famous names as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst and Hershey's Kisses.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the country's favorite Halloween candy, especially beloved in California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Wyoming, where they are No. 1.
While the top candies vary from state to state, CandyStore estimates that Reese's Cups, M&Ms and Hot Tamales are the country's three “most popular” candies overall (and in that order) based on sales per pound between 2007 and 2022.
The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. 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.
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.
Candies such as Lemonheads, Red Hots, and Atomic Fireballs are each individually wrapped, which creates a barrier and protects the candy from the hot temperatures outside. And, because pan candy is on the harder side itself, it's less likely to melt when you take it out of its packaging.
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.
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