North American Confectioneries

These tiny, bean-shaped sugar candies are an indelible part of the childhood memories of millions of Americans. The chewy jelly beans have a stiff exterior shell and a gelatinous interior, and they come in numerous colors and flavors. Corn syrup, ... READ MORE

What once started out as chicken feed (the original name of the candy), has over the years become the quintessential American sweet treat called candy corn. Orig... READ MORE

Cajeta is a sweet Mexican confectionery product that is most often made from caramelized goat's milk. The liquid is mostly consumed on its own, either as a sauce or as a filling for pastries. It is believed that the name cajeta refers to the woode... READ MORE

Saltwater taffy is Jersey Shore's trademark souvenir, a chewy assortment of pastel-coloured candies, each one individually wrapped in wax paper. The sweet treat has a British origin and its name is an Americanized version of the word toffeeREAD MORE

Maple butter is a traditional confection made from maple syrup that's heated, cooled, and whipped until it develops a smooth consistency. This confection was first made in the early 1950s. Maple buttter is also known as maple cream. The consistenc... READ MORE

A creation that has been attributed to a San Francisco-based chocolatier called Joseph Schmidt, and believed to date back to the 1980s, the American chocolate truffle is a variation on the classic chocolate truffles originating in France. Molded i... READ MORE

Oaxaca chocolate is a traditional Mexican chocolate from Oaxaca, known for its rustic, slightly grainy texture and unique blend of spices. Unlike European-style chocolate, it is coarsely ground and mixed with ingredients like cinnamon, almonds, va... READ MORE

Modjeska is a traditional confectionery product originating from Louisville, Kentucky. It consists of a marshmallow that's dipped in buttery caramel. This sweet treat was invented in the 1880s by Anton Busath, a confectioner who named Modjeska aft... READ MORE